FIRE AT SEA
1 | Raise alarm by using the nearest manual push button, and then announce on PA as to location of fire. | |
2 | Try to douse the fire with the nearest portable fire extinguisher | |
3 | Call the Master | |
4 | Muster crew in emergency head quarters for proper concerted response. | |
5 | Do a headcount | |
6 | Squad leaders to chalk out a response method , get approval from master and brief crew | |
7 | If the fire in in the ER , take the ship away from danger. | |
8 | Engines on standby | |
9 | Put on deck lights at night and show requisite NUC lights. | |
10 | Note time, date and position of ship, and send URGENCY signal of GMDSS | |
11 | Inform the Company and DPA | |
12 | Alter course and speed to reduce air draft and minimise fire spread | |
13 | Place the ship in the most advantageous position away from dense traffic flow and in a lee | |
14 | Slow down speed or stop if necessary | |
15 | Start additional AE | |
16 | Close automatic and manual fire doors | |
17 | Start fire pump | |
18 | Attack fire with spray hoses or foam or CO2 or water fog as applicable | |
19 | Roving squad to check for secondary dangers , evaluate and appraise master | |
20 | Cool or flood top face of compartment on fire. | |
21 | Shut down Fire Dampers, fuel valves, fuel pumps, fuel service tanks, settling tanks etc. | |
22 | Isolate electrical circuits and blowers individually NOT enmasse as firefighters require air and light | |
23 | Fire fighters with SCBA sets and firemans outfit to work in pairs. | |
24 | Keep first aid and oxygen resuscitator ready | |
25 | Report to nearest Coast guard and MRCC | |
26 | Prepare lifeboats | |
27 | Broadcast DISTRESS alert of GMDSS , if fire not under control on all distress frequencies | |
28 | Preserve VDR backup. | |
IF THE FIRE HAS BEEN PUT OUT | ||
29 | If fixed fire extinguishing system has been operated and spent , sufficient time has elapsed to allow cooling of the affected area | |
30 | Thorough examination of affected area has been carried out | |
31 | Ascertain there will be no flash back | |
32 | Area has been properly ventilated and all residual fumes blown out | |
33 | Electrical power mechanical ventilation has been restored | |
34 | Determine cause of fire | |
35 | Assess damage to own vessel | |
36 | If there is a spill of oil in connection with the fire, inform appropriate parties (refer to SOPEP or VRP plan if within USA territorial waters) | |
37 | If available, take photos of area damaged by the fire | |
38 | Notify if spare parts required | |
39 | Enter all times and facts in log book | |
40 | Class surveyor attendance/report if seaworthiness affected | |
41 | P & I and H&M attendance / report |
Note: In a compartment the fire spreads upwards in seconds, sideways in minutes and downwards in seconds.
CAPT AJIT VADAKAYIL
( 29 YEARS IN COMMAND )
Dear Captain,
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Thanks GURU...
HI VIJAYARAJ,
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capt ajit vadakayil
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ITS A TRUE BLESSING FOR ME CAPTAIN.... THANKS A LOT....
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