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Collision Action

 COLLISION


1) Sound the general emergency alarm. 

2) Inform the master and engine room. 

3) Manoeuvre the ship to minimize the effect of collision. 

4) Mark the position by pressing the MOB button on the GPS and on the chart. 

5) Switch on RADAR (if not already on). 

6) Switch on the deck lights (if in night). 

7) Switch VHF to CH 16 and CH 13.

8) Assess the damage area. 

9) Establish the communication. 

10) Muster the crew and prepare for Damage Control Party. 

11) Ask the other vessels' if you need any assistance. 

12) Take sounding of all tanks, cofferdam and WBT. 

13) Minimize the ingress of water by using the bilge pump / other pump. 

14) Any oil leakage to be minimized. 

15) Keep record of all events. 

16) Give first aid to injured person. 

17) Broadcast urgency message or distress message (if in imminent or grave danger). 

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