Unit 6.

Musters and Drills

Part I
Crew training

Vocabulary

to issue Basic Safety Training

1. видавати сертифікат БПТБ
Certificate
2. sufficient level of knowledge достатній рівень безпеки
3. to conduct a drill проводити навчання з тривог
практикувати збори та навчання з
4. to practice musters and drills
тривог
5. to compile the muster list складати розклад по тривогам
6. to be exhibited in conspicuous places бути розміщеним у помітних місцях
7. to allocate duties розподіляти обов’язки
8. skylight палубний ілюмінатор
9. side scuttle бортовий ілюмінатор
10. to become disabled стати непрацездатним
to improve and gain proper покращити та отримати належні
11.
knowledge знання
12. remissness недбалість
13. a contingency plan план екстрених заходів
журнал реєстрації спрацьовування
14. an alarm log book
сигналізації
15. to be previously unannounced раніше оголошений
16. to sound alarm system дати звуковий сигнал тривоги
17. supplementary signal додатковий сигнал
18. to be distinct from відрізняти від
19. to detect malfunction виявити несправність
to assemble at their designated
20. зібратися у вказаному місці
stations
21. to muster (summon) everyone зібрати усіх
22. fuel tank valves клапани паливного танка
23. fire dampers протипожежні заслінки
24. leakage витік
25. collision зіткнення
26. oil spill розлив нафти
27. foundering втрата плавучості
28. capsizing перекидання
29. grounding посадка на мілину
30. flooding затоплення

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Warm-up
➢ What refers to SHIPBOARD FAMILIARIZATION?

SHIPBOARD
FAMILIARIZATION

➢ Discuss with your partner.

• Where can you get information about the duties in case of an emergency on board?
• What knowledge is required before joining the vessel?
• Why is it important to conduct drills regularly?

Task 1. Scan the text and compose the list of requirements to onboard training.
According to the STCW 78/95 Convention every person working on board of the
vessel has to obtain a Basic Safety Training Certificate issued by the authorized party. This
certificate followed by a familiarization on board for some crew members is the sufficient
level of knowledge. Crew members should realize that, although they went through the
training on land, every vessel is different and equipped in various ways.
During the familiarization the most important pieces of
information are given, but only personal training will provide the
crew member with the necessary skills. Drills and their different
scenarios are a perfect opportunity of gaining and improving the
knowledge and give the ability of finding the best solution in case
of real emergency.
The Regulation19 from Chapter III Safety of Life at Sea 74
Convention prescribes minimum standards of training and
instruction. It is particularly required to provide on board training in the use of ship’s fire
appliances and life-saving appliances including launching and embarkation equipment;
instruction in methods of survival and in the use of personal protective equipment. An
essential part of such training and instruction involves participation in periodic practice
musters and drills. On-board training in the use of the ship’s life-saving appliances, survival
craft equipment, fire-extinguishing appliances, emergency escape routes and breathing
devices shall be given as soon as possible but not later than two weeks after a crew member
joins the ship.
(From: SOLAS Consolidated Edition 2009)

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 List of requirements:
__________________________________;
__________________________________;
__________________________________;
__________________________________;
__________________________________;
__________________________________;
__________________________________;
__________________________________;

Task 2. Scan the text “What is Muster List and Emergency instructions” and note what
Muster List contains.
The Master is responsible for compiling the muster list,
keeping it up to date and ensuring that copies are exhibited in NOTE!
conspicuous places throughout the ship, including the MUSTER LIST –
navigating bridge, engine room and crew accommodation. provides clear
The muster list should contain details of the general instructions to
emergency alarm and other emergency signals and the action follow in the event
to be taken by the crew and passengers. Where appropriate, of an emergency
communication equipment, channels and reporting chain to be for every person
used during abandonment or other emergency should be on board.
specified. The means by which the order to abandon ship is to
be given must also be included.
The muster list must show the duties to be carried out by each member of the ship’s
complement in an emergency. Such duties include the preparation, swinging out or deploying
of survival craft and other life-saving appliances, the closing of watertight and fire doors, and
all other openings such as skylights, portholes and side scuttles and any openings in the hull.
Duties in connection with fire-fighting, the use of communication equipment and the
supply of survival craft must also be shown. As far as practicable each person should only be
allocated one duty, or series of duties related to one emergency party. When allocating
substitutes for key personnel, should they become disabled, care must be taken to ensure that
emergency parties are not left without a leader or seriously undermanned.
The muster list must show the name or rank of the officers whose duty is to ensure that
the life-saving and fire-fighting appliances are maintained in such condition as to be always
ready for use.
(From: Marine guidance notes (MGN 17), published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency)

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Task 3. Match the synonyms. Use the following words in the sentences of your own.
1. vital a) disaster
2. regarding b) preparation
3. hazard c) security NOTE!
4. discipline d) acquaintance In case of any
5. regulations e) forbidden conflict between the
6. familiarization f) danger requirements given in
7. prohibited g) rules the Muster List
8. emergency h) self-control always follow your
9. protection i) concerning company’s SMS.
10. training j) accident
11. distress k) very important

__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

Task 4. Look at the sample of the “Muster List” and fill in the table. Tick the
responsibilities of the crewmembers according to the Muster List. (See Annex 3)
RESPONSIBI- RANKS
LITIES
CH/EN 2nd 3rd
MASTER CH/OFF BOSUN AB OS
G OFF OFF
ensures safe
navigation
/GMDSS operator

in overall
command

in command of ER.
releases CO2 as
ordered by the
master

assists preparation
of fire party for
entry

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davit operator for
rescue

sounds ballast
tanks as required

sends an
emergency
message/lookout
on bridge

removes lashing
from STB
lifeboat/prepares
STB embarkation
ladder as required

in command of
rescue boat
party/prepares
boat for launching

brings oil spill

equipment

sends distress alert

brings safety
harness for
embarkation
ladder preparation

ensures power
management
system is active

leader for fires

outside the ER

brings SOPEP
pump

Task 5. Answer the questions.

1. What certificate should seafarers have according to the STCW 78/95 Convention?
2. What should crewmembers realize after they went through the training on land?

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 3. What will provide the crewmember with the necessary skills?
4. What is the best way for seafarers to improve and gain proper knowledge and skills?
5. How can they gain the ability to find the solution in case of real emergency?
6. What does The Regulation19 from Chapter III Safety of Life at Sea 74 Convention
prescribe?
7. What does this training include?
8. What is an essential part of training and instruction?
9. When is it important to give on-board training for seafarers?
10. Who is responsible for complying Muster List?
11. What are the most conspicuous places for the Muster List on board?
12. What information should the Muster List contain?
13. What kind of duties does the Muster List show?

Part II
Emergencies and drills

Warm-up
➢ Read and comment on the possible emergencies at sea.

Emergencies
at sea

leakage foundering

collision capsizing M.O.B. grounding

fire/explosion flooding oil spill

➢ Discuss with your partner.

• How can dangerous situations be avoided?
• Do you think you are well trained to deal with possible emergencies?
• What can be done to improve ship’s safety?
➢ Match the definitions with the emergencies from the diagram.
1. A common and one of the most dangerous situations when the person falls into water
while working or by some accident is called __________________ .
2. A dangerous situation when a vessel gets a serious impact of the seabed or sunken
rocks is called _______________.

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 3. Uncontrolled flame which breaks out at any part of the ship and may damage or
destroy her crew and cargo is called ______________.
4. A situation in which a great amount of water gets into the ship is known
______________.
5. A situation when a vessel has a list to one side and it is difficult to return her to the
previous position is called ______________.
6. A dangerous situation when a ship has serious damages with offshore structures or
other ships is called ________________.

Task 1. Skim the text for general information and outline the importance of drills.
In spite of technological development, the number of
accidents at sea is not decreasing. Majority of the incidents
occur due to miscommunication, lack of knowledge or
experience, poor training, remissness, wrong management
system and etc.
Understanding the role of the human element within the
system is essential for safety improvement. One of the ways of
finding out about the dangers, which can occur onboard because
of the human factor, is to check crew skills in practice and improve them with onboard training
and drills.
Drills and trainings on boards of the ships are the essential part of seafarer’s
professions. There are many regulations which describe the way and frequency of drill
conducting. Regulations 25 and 26 from Chapter III Safety of Life at Sea 74 Convention
specify muster lists and drills practice on board of cargo and passenger vessels.
Abandon ship drill, firefighting drill, MOB and general emergency alarm drill are
the most important and require much training. Every ship has a contingency plan concerning
a procedure practice for a variety of situations that may occur on board of the vessel.
Every crew member has to be acquainted not only with their duties but also with the
emergency signals and procedures. For every conducted alarm or drill there has to be an
entry to the alarm log book, which is required on board by Regulation 26a of Chapter III of
SOLAS 74/78 Convention. If the drill was not conducted, the circumstances have to be given.
According to the SOLAS Convention drills on cargo ships with permanent crew have
to be conducted at least once a month and on passenger ships at least once a week. The person
in charge of planning and conducting of the drills is a master of a ship. It is up to master’s
decision when, how and what kind of the drill is going to be performed. The information about
a drill might be given to the crew earlier or may be previously unannounced. In case of an
unannounced drill it should be clearly stated that there is no real emergency, only a drill!
(From: SOLAS Consolidated Edition 2009)

Task 2. Match the terms with their definitions.

1.muster station a) to move forward or travel in a particular direction.
2.muster list b) to do or complete something.

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 3.drill c) detailed information about how something should be done or
operated.
4.to carry out d) guidelines and instructions that assist in making an efficient
response if a ship is involved in an accident or emergency situation.
5.to conduct e) an activity which trains a particular crew skills and knowledge in
case of real emergency.
6.to participate f) clear instructions to follow in the event of an emergency for every
person on board.
7.instruction g) to organize and perform a particular activity.
8.to proceed h) to take part in something.
9.contingency i) a place assigned to every person to assemble in the event of an
plan emergency.

Task 3. Fill in the gaps with the terms from task 2.

1. For every person on board the __________ is
to give clear instructions to be followed in the event of
an emergency. NOTE!!!
2. A well prepared _______________ for various Ship owners can
scenarios could save lives. introduce their own
3. Each crew member must___________ in at company requirements
least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every concerning the conduct
month. of the alarms and drills.
4. At the ______________ they should ensure
that passengers have donned their lifejackets correctly or give instruction in donning as
appropriate.
5. For passenger ships the______________ must be in the language or languages
required by the flag state of the ship and in English.
6. An abandon ship drill was _________________ while the ship was at anchor.
7. The master, who is in charge of the __________ being performed, should monitor
the crew’s actions.
8. Muster List should be prepared before the ship _____________to the sea.
9. Management level officers are responsible __________ regular team and
safety meetings onboard ship.

Task 4. Study the information about “ALARMS on SHIPS” and complete the table
below.
Emergency signals
In case of any emergency situation on board the crew and passengers must be aware of
it with the help of sounding alarm system. Alarm is a specific sound signal which is given in
case if any dangerous situation occurs. In accordance with the regulations stated in LSA Code
(paragraph 7.2.), and SOLAS (Chapter II, regulation 51) all ships should be equipped with
emergency alarm system.

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 The general emergency alarm

The general emergency alarm comprises

seven or more short blasts followed by one long
blast on the ship’s whistle or siren and on an
electrically operated bell or other warning system.
The system must be operable from the navigation
bridge and also from the strategic points and the
alarm must continue until manually turned off
temporary interrupted by a message on the public
address system. In case of general emergency alarm
signal all crew and passengers should muster to
their assembly or muster station as appropriate and
for initiating the actions shown in the muster list.

Abandoning ship alarm

Public Address System – is a
The abandon ship signal will be specified on loudspeaker installation
the muster list and is usually a verbal command enabling the broadcast of
given by the Master or his substitute through the messages to all spaces where
PA system, or supplementary signal on the general crew members are normally
emergency alarm system. present, and to muster
station.

Fire alarm

All vessels must have a fixed fire detection and alarm system including manual call
points which initiate audible and visual alarms that are distinct from any other alarms. If there
is continuous ringing of either the ship’s electrical bell or horn, seafarers know that there is
fire on the ship. All must then go to their respective stations as the location of the fire is
announced through the PA system.

MOB alarm

When a man falls overboard, the ship sounds a signal which comprises of vessel’s
internal alarm bell for three long blasts to notify the crew on board, along with three long
blasts to notify the other ships in the nearby vicinity.

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 Navigational Alarm
Navigational equipment mostly comes with a failure
alarm. Once any malfunction is detected, the alarm will
immediately activate.

Other alarms NOTE!

Other emergency signals may include manually or A designated area on
automatically activated. These signals may be accompanied the ship where all
by the general emergency signal sounded on the ship’s crewmembers and
whistle or siren. passengers must
(From: Life-Saving Appliances Including (LSA) Code come to in case of
2017)
emergency.

Task 5. Match the parts of the table to complete the extracts about different types of
emergency alarm. Follow the example.
e.g. The general emergency alarm consists of seven or more short blasts followed by one
long blast on the ship’s whistle and on an electrically operated bell. All crew must proceed
to the designated muster station and follow the instructions and actions which are shown in
the muster list.

Alarms It consists It’s used Actions of the crew

of………. for/when……

1. General 3 long blasts to For defining the •Raise the alarm by shouting.
emergency inform the crew location of fire “Man overboard”
alarm
•Immediately throw the nearest
lifebuoy overboard.

• Inform the bridge immediately

that there is a man overboard.

2.Fire General alarm, For paying •Put on warm clothing;

alarm Master’s orders attention to any
• Don a life jacket and carry an
‘Abandon ship’ emergencies
immersion suit.

• Proceed to the muster station.

• Avoid longer routes to the

muster station.

• Wait for the Master’s further

orders.

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 3. M.O.B. 7 or more short For survival • Check which equipment the
blasts followed operation in case of alarm is concerning to.
by one long blast flooding, sinking
• Try to locate the fault due to
on the ship’s etc., when a ship is
which the alarm is coming.
whistle and on not under crew’s
an electrically control • Set against the equipment or
operated bell switch the standby equipment if
needed.

4. Abandon Alarm signal For checking which • Sound the alarm.

ship activated by the equipment the alarm
• Proceed to the muster station.
bridge/problem is concerning to
displayed on the • Open the cabinet of the CO2
navigation panel operating system in the fire
station.

5. A continuous For protecting the •Proceed to the fire station.

Navigation blast on the machinery space
•Perform the duty listed in the
alarm whistle, an
muster list.
electrical bell
(not less than 10 • Confirm the location of the fire.
seconds)

6.CO2 A sound and To inform ships in •Proceed to the designated

alarm visual alarm the nearby vicinity muster station.
and the crew
Follow the instructions in the
muster list.

Task 6. Choose the suitable preposition.

1. Many emergencies can be avoided by/with/of care and knowledge about/of/at the
dangers encountered.
2. Suitable instructions will be given on/through/by the public address system or
at/by/of any other effective means available.
3. Every crew member must be familiar upon/about/with all duties before the voyage
begins.
4. Posters providing instructions and warnings specific to/at/in the survival crafts and
other equipment must be on/from/of board.
5. The Manual should explain all other functions contained in/out/from the muster list
and emergency instructions.
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 7. People assigned the duty of preparing survival craft for/during/at launching should
go immediately to the emergency stations and begin their duties.
8. When the order to abandon ship is given, all crew members should make their way
to/at/up their survival craft embarkation area.

Task 7. Match the words from column A with the words from column B. Make up the
sentences of your own.

A B
1.warning a. in emergency
2.Muster b. poster
3.Muster c. duties
4.emergency d. actions
5.to don e. plan
6.to abandon f. the ship
7.safety g. list
8.to inform h. station
9.to throw i. system
10.essential j. instructions
11to carry out k. error
12.to assist l. a life-jacket
13. contingency m. alarm
14. to follow n. attention to
15. human o. a lifebuoy
16. to pay p. the bridge

CASE STUDY
➢ Read and analyze four case studies from MARS (Mariners’ Alerting and Reporting
Scheme). Fill in the table with appropriate information according to each type of
emergencies.
Discuss each emergency situation with your partner. Why did this happen?

1. A tanker was berthing at a terminal. At the aft mooring station, a crew member saw that
the slack mooring rope was not feeding out the fairlead and he tried to expedite the feed to
the mooring tug. While he was handling the rope slacks on deck, the rope started to pay
out and then accelerated outboard through the fairlead. The officer in charge (OIC) of the
aft mooring station did not notice the developing hazard of the fast-moving mooring line
as his attention was on the attending mooring tug. The rope caught the crew member’s arm
as it slid out, causing a fracture to his left forearm. First aid was provided and the crew
member was sent for shore examination, where it was recommended that he be repatriated.

MARS Report No 325 November 2019 (201975)

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2.A 20,000 gross tonnage ro-ro passenger ferry, with 203 passengers, 32 crew members
and a full load of cargo units on board, was on a voyage which normally takes about 20
hours. About two hours after departure and just a few minutes before midnight fire broke
out in one of the cargo units in the garage deck. The manually-operated drencher system
was activated from the bridge but did not deliver any water. An attempt was then made to
start the drencher system from the engine control room but this was also unsuccessful. The
fire spread rapidly. Fire-fighting was difficult due to the thick smoke and eleven minutes
after the first alarm the Master ordered the evacuation of the ship. While all passengers
and crew were safely evacuated 23 people were injured, mostly from smoke inhalation.

“Lessons learned for presentation to seafarers” (FSI 21)

3. A large container vessel was arriving at port in heavy weather; approx 40 knot winds
and almost four metre swells. The vessel manoeuvred at about 10 knots to make a lee in
preparation to embark a pilot via the side shell access door, 3.9 metres above the water.
Two crew members were in the process of opening the pilot access door when the vessel
was hit by heavy seas that forced the door open and flooded the embarkation space. As the
seawater swirled and splashed in the space it swept one crewman out of the door and into
the sea. Another crew member was injured. Extensive search and rescue operations failed
to locate the lost crew member, who was not wearing a personal flotation device.

MARS Report No 325 November 2019 (201970)

4. A crew member was transporting a large quantity of provisions from the refrigerator
room to the galley. The weight meant he had to hold the tray with both hands. Condensation
had made the metal cover of the refrigerator room door area slippery. As the crew member
stepped on it, he slipped and fell. He put his right hand down to try to break the fall and
severely injured his middle finger. The next day, with his finger now swollen and sore, the
crew member informed the Chief Officer about the incident. He was given first aid and
assigned light duties. When he visited a shore clinic at the next port of call, his right middle
finger was found to be fractured. He was classified as unfit for duty and repatriated for
further treatment and recovery.

MARS Report No 320 June 2019 (201940)

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 Type of Place of the Sea/weather Reasons of Consequences
Emergency emergency conditions emergency of emergency
situation
1.

2.

3.

4.

Task 8. Answer the questions.

1. Why do incidents happen?
2. How can you find out about the danger?
3. What is the essential part of seafarer’s professions?
4. What do Regulations 25 and 26 from Chapter III Safety of Life at Sea 74 Convention
specify?
5. What should every ship have in case of various emergency situations on board?
6. What information should each crew member be acquainted with?
7. What does Regulation 26a of Chapter III of SOLAS require?
8. Who is responsible for planning and conducting the drills and alarms?
9. When should the information about the drill be given to the crew?
10. When should it be clearly stated that there is no real emergency?

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 11. What does the general emergency alarm comprise?
12. What actions should be taken by the crew in case of general emergency alarm?
13. What kind of alarm signal is usually given by a verbal command?
14. What is the kind of emergency signal if there is a continuous ringing on board?
15. What is PA system?
16. What signal should be sounded if there is a man overboard?
17. What emergency signal is usually sounded in case of other alarms on board?

Part III
Types of Drills

Task 1. Scan the texts about the different types of drills and highlight the stages of the
drill.
Abandon ship drill

The importance of abandon ship drills cannot be overstated. Lives depend on knowing
how to abandon ship correctly, and familiar with the operations and procedures which will
help everyone handle a real emergency much better than they would otherwise have done.
Abandon ship drills should take place at least once a month, or 24 hours of leaving port if
more than 25% of the crew have not participated in abandon ship drills on your ship in the
previous month.
Such drill should be as realistic as possible and should include:
• sounding the alarm followed by Muster’s verbal order;
• mustering (summoning) everyone at the designated Muster station;
• reporting to stations and preparing for the duties described in the muster list;
• checking that everyone is suitably dressed;
• checking that life-jackets are correctly donned;
• checking the emergency lighting;
• preparing and lowering at least one life-boat;
• starting and operating the lifeboat engine;
• instruction in how to use the radio life-saving appliances (VHF radio and SARTs);
• debriefing session at the end of the drill to identify lessons learned.
(From: SOLAS Regulation 19)

Task 2. Match the titles with the vital actions preparing to abandon ship. Discuss the
pictures.
• On hearing the emergency signal;
• Preparation of survival craft;
• Boarding from deck;
• Boarding from water.

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 Fire drill

Effective fire-fighting demands the full cooperation of seafarers in all departments of

the ship. A fire drill should be held simultaneously with the first stage of the abandon ship
drill. Firefighting parties should assemble at their designated stations. Engine room personnel
should start the fire pumps in the machinery spaces and see that full pressure is put on fire
mains. The fire parties should be sent from their designated stations to the location of the
supposed fire, taking with them emergency equipment such as radios, axes, lamps and
breathing apparatus. The locations should be changed in successive drills to give practice in
differing conditions and in dealing with different types of fire so that accommodation,
machinery spaces, store rooms, galleys and cargo holds, and high-risk fire areas are all
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covered at regular intervals. The drill should extend, where practicable, to the testing and
demonstration of the remote controls for ventilating fans, fuel pumps and fuel tank valves,
the closing of openings and the appropriate isolation of electrical equipment.
All crewmembers should understand the basic knowledge of the fire drill such as:
• to train the crew in using FFA;
• to operate a particular fire-fighting system;
• to take all precautions while operating the FFE;
• to make the crew acquainted with the location of the emergency escape routes.

Each fire drill shall include:

• arising the alarm;
• reporting to the stations the location of the fire;
• preparing for the duties describing in the muster list;
• starting of a fire pump;
• using at least the two required jets of water to demonstrate that the system is in proper
working order;
• checking of fireman’s outfit and other personal rescue equipment;
• checking of relevant communication equipment;
• checking the operation of watertight doors, fire doors, fire dampers and main inlets
and outlets of ventilation system in the drill area.
(From: Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers 2019 SOLAS)

Task 3. Listen to an emergency situation on board. Tick the orders that you hear.
(“Emergency on board”)

Get fire extinguisher!

Call the Captain!
Put out the fire!
Do not attempt to extinguish the fire!
Post two lookouts!
Sound the alarms immediately!
Lower the lifeboats!
Man overboard!
Proceed to your muster stations immediately!
Go to your emergency stations!
Prepare to abandon ship!

Man overboard drill

Regular practice of a man overboard drill procedure is very important so that all
onboard are familiar with the correct process. The priority when a person falls overboard is
alerting the crew by shouting "Man overboard". As far as reasonably practicable, man
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overboard (MOB) drills involving the maneuvering of the vessel should be conducted at
regular intervals. Everyone on board should know the following essential requirement while
participating in such drill, as:
• marking the position of a person in the water;
• raising the alarm;
• thinking of rescue procedure and quickly briefs the crew;
• activate the MOB position function on the GPS;
• preparing and lowering a rescue boat.

Task 4. Study the sample of Ship’s Drill Report “MOB”. Fill in the gaps with the words
and word combinations from the box.

in sight, outboard motor, rescue squad, stretcher, muster station,

overboard person, rescue boat, casualty, equipped with, nearby, general alarm,
bridge, muster list, to launch, alongside, life-buoy, medical aids, drill

Ship’s drill report

IN CONNECTION WITH CONTINGENCY PLAN

MAN OVER BOARD
M/v “AGNES SCAN / V2BS7
1. Date and duration of the Drill: 17.06.2012
From: 16:15 To: 16:30
2. Ship’s position at time of the Drill:
3. Number of participants: 8 persons.
4. Number of absents for being on duty:1 person.
5. Number of absents for other personal reasons: NIL persons.
6. Assumed nature of Accident: MAN OVERBOARD DRILL
7. Time consumed from ready position to lower position: 6 min
8. Comments:
The 1. _____________is sounded by The Master. The crew assembled at the2.
_______________ adequately dressed and 3. ________________ immersions suits and
life-jackets. The Chief Mate reported to the 4. _________. The introduction was given:
accident - MOB. Crew started to prepare the 5. ________________ for launching
according to the 6. ___________ duties.
7. ________________ of the rescue boat has been checked.
Master ordered 8. _____________the rescue boat.
The boat lowered to the water surface, the engine started - OK .
The Rescue boat with the 9. ______________ on board made a short trip around the vessel
and came back 10. _____________ the vessel for lifting.
Imagined 11. __________________ is rescued and got first medical treatment.

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The crew were reminded how to react and what necessary actions should be taken in case
of a man overboard: immediately throw a 12.________ onto the water at the place of MOB,
immediately inform OOW, keep MOB person always 13. ____________, prepare the
rescue 14. ______________, inform all 15. ___________ vessels, MRCC, CG, of the
incident, know the side of approaching to the 16. _______________, get ready the 17.
_____________ in case of need.
Checked personal knowledge of duties – OK.
The Rescue boat recovered and secured on its staff position.
END OF DRILL.
All safety equipment which were used during the 18. ____________, returned back to their
prescribed location and ready for use.
9.Master’s remarks on result of the Drill: Satisfactory but should be improved by regular
training

Task 5. [00:00-06:13] Watch the video, study the information about rescue boats,
rescue operation and answer the following questions.

1. What are the SOLAS regulations on the rescue boats?

______________________________________________________________________
2. How fast should a rescue boat be launched?
_______________________________________________________________________
3. How many people should be in a rescue boat?
________________________________________________________________________
4. What is a rescue loop used for?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. What is the purpose of TPA?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. Why frequent exercises are essential for a rescue boat crew?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
7. What release mechanisms are the rescue boats fitted with?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
8. When is it better to use on- load and off-load release mechanism?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
9. When does the hook release automatically?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
10. What actions should a rescue boat crew take when making a recovery of a casualty?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
11. What type of PLSA should the crew done when the casualty in the rescue boat?
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12. What additional rescue equipment should be in the rescue boat?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
13. What is the next stage of the recovery?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5.1. [00:00-00:01:32] Watch the subsection. Fill in the table with relevant information.
What are characteristics of insulated and non-insulated suits?

Insulated suits non-insulated suits

✓ _____________________ ✓ _____________________
✓ _____________________ ✓ _____________________
✓ _____________________ ✓ _____________________
✓ _____________________ ✓ _____________________

Task 5.2. [04.30- 06.13] Watch the subsection and fill in the gaps. How should a casualty
be recovered?
When making a 1. ____________ the rescue boat should first make an approach
2._________ ___________ to get into the right position and to show that the help is at hand.
The casualty is then approached with the wind at about 3.______________on the bow. Then
two crew members go forward as the boat comes up on 4.______________of the casualty.
This direction of 5.______________ avoids the danger of the rescue boat with its greater
leeway being blown on to the person in the water. The two crew members get hold of the
casualty turning him if necessary so that his head points 6.________ ___________ of the
rescue boat. They then pull him into the boat so that his feet are pointing 7.______________.
In 8.______ _________ it is very likely that the casualty will be very cold. They should
be put into 9.______________as soon as possible. Once the boat makes way, the bow will
rise and the 10.______________will then be above the head – a correct position for first aid.
In 11. _________ rescue boats it may be necessary to use a 12._____________ or other
method to rescue a person from the water.
The next stage is the recovery of the rescue boat with its 13. ________ and _______.
This is not too difficult when the ship is stopped. If a sea is running, the master will 14.
___________ _________ to help the rescue boat. However connecting the boat to the 14.
______ in a sea way is never an easy task.

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Task 6. Complete the information with a missing word from the box.

entangled, recovery operation, recovered , release system,

throw overboard life-rafts, six months, swinging, manoeuvre,
manufacturer's instructions, preparation, lowered, mustering,
emergency

Survival craft drill

All Cargo ships are provided with totally enclosed lifeboats and
1._________________________. Some drills should include 2. ________________ for
abandonment involving use of life-rafts in conjunction with lifeboats. This may include
3.__________________at locations other than those used for embarkation into lifeboats

Free–Fall Lifeboat Drill

The monthly drills with lifeboats for free-fall launching should be carried out so that
the persons who enter the boat in an 4. _______________ are trained how to embark the
boat, how to take their seats in a correct way and how to use the safety belts and also are
instructed how to act during launching into the sea. Subsequently, they disembark the boat
and the boat is not released for free-fall. The 5.______________ should be tested while a
short wire is fitted so that the boat moves only a few centimeters down the ramp. The type of
wire and its fastening must be in accordance with 6. ________________________________,
and the wire must be fitted only in connection with drills and maintenance work. When the
lifeboat is free-fall launched as part of a drill, this should be carried out with the minimum
personnel required to7.________________the boat in the water and to recover it. The
8.______________________ should be carried out with special attention, bearing in mind the
high risk level of this operation.
SOLAS, chapter III, regulation 19.3.3.4, requires that free-fall lifeboats must be
launched every 9. _____________________ with its assigned operating crew on board.
(From Guidance no. 5 of 22 November2002 issued by the Danish Maritime Authority)

Davit launched Lifeboat Drill

During such drills, those responsible should be alert for potentially dangerous
conditions and situations and should bring them to the attention of the responsible person for
appropriate action. When drills are to be performed with persons on board the lifeboat, it is
recommended that the boat be lowered and 10._______________ without any persons on
board first to ascertain that the arrangement functions correctly. The boat should then be
11.__________________ into the water with only the number of persons on board necessary
to operate the boat. To prevent lashings or gripes from getting 12. ______________, proper
release should be checked before 13. ________________ out the davit.

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 Video Activity
“Shipboard Drill”
Task 1. [02:00- 02:43] Note down four key components for conducting shipboard drills.

1) ___________________________________________________________
2) ___________________________________________________________
3) ___________________________________________________________
4) ___________________________________________________________

Task 2. [05:57- 06:39] Put the actions of the sample scenario “Fire in a hold” in the
correct order, according to the speaker.
a) Simulated CO2 release after crew is re-mustered.
b) Hose teams are directed where needed.
c) Smoke is reported coming from a starboard cargo hold vent.
d) Throughout the process information is being relayed to the Master.
e) Boundaries are identified and checked for radiant heat and sources of combustion.
f) Crews muster and turnout. Hose teams readied and advance to secure vents.

Task 3. [07:39- 08:41] Fill in the gaps with the missing words.
Some tips for effective drills. First and foremost, safety must be the
1._________________in every drill or emergency. We don’t want the practiced emergency
become a 2.______________.Effective drills test the individual 3. _____________________
for each crewmember. A good scenario will involve everyone. They test 4.
_________________ among the bridge, muster stations, the sight of the emergency and
support groups on shore. Communication is the key to coordinating everyone’s activity.
Effective drills check the status of all 5. ____________________ and operate the
6._____________________. The equipment must be ready when it’s needed and people must
know how to use it. And finally drills can effectively be supplemented with the
7._________________ to work out problems and establish better procedures. Tabletop
scenarios can be more elaborate and complicated.

Task 4. [10:15- 11:34] Take notes on the Do’s for conducting effective shipboard drills.

1) ___________________________________________________________
2) ___________________________________________________________
3) ___________________________________________________________
4) ___________________________________________________________
5) ___________________________________________________________

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7) ___________________________________________________________

Task 5. Match the terms with their definitions.

Effective planning, drills, records, a scenario, tabletop simulation, debriefing

means creating varied and realistic emergency scenarios, involving as

many people as possible and coordinating with the ship’s regular schedule
is an outline, like the plot of a movie or a play
test the individual emergency duties for each crewmember
a procedure for working out problems and establishing better procedures
ensure that the lessons learned are recorded and corporate knowledge and
skills can be improved
is not a process of laying blame; it is the process for continuous
improvement.

Task 6. Answer the questions.

1. Why are regular drills and training required?
2. Who can check whether the drills have been conducted?
3. What is the purpose of drills?
4. Whose responsibility is that to plan an ongoing drill?
5. What makes planning of a drill effective?
6. How can more realistic scenario be achieved?
7. How often should drills be scheduled?
8. What is debriefing?
9. Where should the results of a drill be recorded?
10. What are the ways of improving the drills?

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Task 7. Look at the picture and discuss each step of the importance of personal safety.
What is “SAFETY FIRST” attitude?

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