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Manoverboard Procedure

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You can also Download this as a PDF the link is -  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1f6CryfQVXy5iOetMEv2JeoZznbl6biCW Man overboard. Initial Response 1) Release bridge lifebuoy with light & smoke signal on the side the person has fallen overboard. 2) Take immediate avoiding action so as not to run over the man. 3) Sound emergency alarm signal, followed by Man overboard announcement. If you are on deck and has seen man falling overboard then shout man overboard man overboard and mention the side he has fallen. (example Starboard or Portside)   4) Sound three long blasts. 5) Call the Master, be ready to brief him on arrival. 6) Execute GPS M.O.B position function 7) Note position and time. 8) Post a look-out with binoculars & instructions to maintain a continuous watch on the man overboard. 9) Inform the engine room, & put engines on standby. 10) Commence recovery manoeuvre, such ...

Main Engine Failure Procedure

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   You can also Download this as a PDF the link is -  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ac_LIv5h_70OLDWZULPF834gnUHKr-91 Initial Response 1) Call Master. 2) Display NUC Lights or Shapes. 3) Change over to Manual/Hand Steering. 4) Steer clear of obstruction, If required,  while vessel still has steerageway. Post-Initial Response 1) Communicate with Engine Room and ask for problem? 2) Plot position on chart. 3) Obtain updated weather report. 4) Estimate drift rate under current conditions . 5) If near land, prepare anchors. 6) Contact company designated person. 7) Depending on the situation, consider the use of jury anchor to slow down     drift. 8) If possible early decision to anchor at safe depth should be made. 9) If on-board repair not possible, or length of time for repairs too long     request for shore assistance (tugs,etc). 10) Maintain proper and timely deck log-book entries.     ...