NP 009 Rev 0, ERP ME Breakdown, STW

1. Emergency

Main Engine Failure

2. Application

3. Situations and Action on Board

3.1 On the Bridge

Situation	Responsibility	Action	Comments
Traffic	Officer of the watch	Assesses danger of collision with other ships. If danger perceived, sounds signal 'Attention !' ___ Day: two black balls Night: two red all-round lights Fog: _ • • In traffic separation zone: utilises remaining speed to leave compulsory track. When obstructed, SECURITE message via VHF channel 16.
Position	Officer of the watch	Establishes position and time, records both items	Scrap log
Informing Master	Officer of the watch	Advises Master of situation	Telephone
Anchoring	Officer of the watch Master	Given sufficient depth of water: prepares for dropping anchor In charge of anchoring manoeuvre
Announcement	Master	Makes announcement via intercom
Establishing drift	Master	Establishes drift of ship based on current and wind.	Tidal atlas Weather report
High Sea	Chief Mate Chief Engineer	Discontinue work on and below deck: have loose parts secured. In a high sea: have ship secured, May bring the ship into the sea using bow thruster.
Weather report	Navigation Officer	Obtains weather report / forecast
Informing engine	Officer of the watch	Informs Chief Engineer and engine control room about weather conditions	Telephone

Situation

Responsibility

Action

Comments

Tug(s)

Master

Considers necessity of tug assistance. In any case informs headoffice by uncoded cable (tugs will come to the scene without having been requested).

If circumstances so require, takes tow

uncoded

telephone call

Documentation

Master

Records incident and writes report

Ship's log,

Voyage report

3.2 The Engine Dept.

Situation	Responsibility	Action	Comments
Engine stops	Engineer of the watch, Engineer on stand-by	Switch engine to manual/Stop Check and maintain main propulsion cooling system Take immediate action to avert danger (fuel piping, turbo charger)	Main engine control
Information	Engineer of the watch, Engineer on stand-by	Inform Chief Engineer and bridge
Cause	Chief Engineer	Establishes cause; Assesses extent of damage; Records data; Assesses possibilities of effecting repairs, time required; Checks spare parts; Informs Master/bridge	Engine scrap log
Emergency Operations	Chief Engineer and Master	Spare parts required not on board: consider continuation of voyage with reduced output (port of refuge).

Situation	Responsibility	Action	Comments
Informing Headquarters	Master Chief Engineer	Appraise headoffice of situation and of prospects	Telephone Fax
Spare parts	Master Chief Engineer	If necessary, assess possibilities of obtaining spares from ashore
Repairs	Engineroom crew	Carries out repairs
Documentation	Chief Engineer	Record incident and write report	Engine log Engine voyage report
Next port	Chief Engineer Master	May request surveyor. Request P & I survey Apply for confirmation of class.

4. Training on Board

5. Situations and Action Ashore

Situation	Responsibility	Action	Comments
Spare Parts required	Fleet Manager / Technical Superintendent	agrees with Chief Engineer on board, spare parts urgently required	Main engine manual
Purchasing of spare parts	Fleet Manager / Technical Superintendent	Commences purchasing routine, places urgent order. Delivery through nearest supplier.
Informing agents	Fleet Manager	Instructs agent nearest to the scene to organise speedy delivery to ship (by launch or helicopter).	Fax
Keeping ship informed	Fleet Manager / Technical Superintendent	Keeps Master/Chief Engineer closely informed about action taken.	Telephone/Fax
Tug(s)	Fleet Manager	Contacts salvage companies, ascertains whether tugs available close to ship. Agrees outline contract as precautionary measure	Telephone Fax

6. Training Ashore

Prepare and have ready all plans of engine plant and additional information, manuals, etc. from main engine manufacturers.
Have instantly accessible worldwide list of suppliers of sensitive spare parts.
Perhaps maintain a supply of sensitive and-difficult-to-get spare parts.
Joint exercises with ship.