Diploma in Ship Superintendency - Module 8 - Lloyds Maritime Academy [2015, PDF]

Contents

CONTENTS
General Introduction and Learning Outcomes.................................................................................. 5
1.! LEGAL OBLIGATIONS ......................................................................................................... 6
1.1! Introduction .............................................................................................................. 6
1.1.1! IMO Guidelines............................................................................................... 6
1.1.2! International Law, Regulation of Shipping and Shipping Companies, and the
Implications for the Superintendent................................................................... 6
1.1.3! ISM Code Obligations ...................................................................................... 7
1.1.4! The Specific Requirements of the ISM Code........................................................ 7
1.2! IMO Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1! International Law, Regulation of Shipping and Shipping Companies, and the
Implications for the Superintendent................................................................... 7
1.3! International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)......................................... 8
1.3.1! Costa Concordia – Case Study .........................................................................11
1.4! ISM Code Obligations.................................................................................................17
1.4.1! The Specific Requirements of the ISM Code.......................................................17
1.5! Training for a Designated Person Ashore (DPA) .............................................................21
1.6! Conclusion ...............................................................................................................24
2.! EMERGENCY PLANNING ................................................................................................... 25
2.1! Introduction .............................................................................................................25
2.2! Preparation, Planning and Implementation......................................................25
2.2.1! Overall Plan ..................................................................................................25
2.3! Communication.........................................................................................................27
2.3.1! Knowledge....................................................................................................27
2.4! Typical Emergency Situations .....................................................................................29
2.4.1! Examples......................................................................................................29
2.5! Shipboard Personnel Training for Emergency Situations..................................................30
2.5.1! Relevance of Shore Side Training Relating to Emergency Management..................30
2.6! Procedure for Notification of Emergencies.....................................................................31
2.6.1! MAIB – European and IMO Requirements ..........................................................31
2.7! Identification of Potential Emergency Shipboard Situations .....................................34
2.7.1! Different Situations on Different Types of Ships .................................................34
2.8! Establishing Procedures to Respond to Identified Situations ............................................34
2.8.1! Tuned to Individual Ships................................................................................34
2.9! Emergency Management ............................................................................................35
2.9.1! Drills, Exercises and Safety Meetings................................................................35
2.9.2! Types of Exercises .........................................................................................36
2.9.3! Discussion-based Exercises .............................................................................36
2.9.4! Table Top Exercises........................................................................................36
2.9.5! Live Exercises ...............................................................................................36
2.9.6! Planning, Documentation and Records ..............................................................36
2.9.7! Safety Equipment Maintenance and Inspection ..................................................37
2.10! Structure and Function of Emergency Response Teams..................................................37
2.10.1! Introduction..................................................................................................37
2.10.2! Emergency Response Teams in the Event of Flooding .........................................38
2.10.3! Emergency Response Teams in the Event of Fire/Explosion..................................39
2.11! Conclusion...............................................................................................................41
3.! ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION ............................................................................................. 42
3.1! Introduction .............................................................................................................42
3.2! Conclusion ...............................................................................................................48
4.! HANDLING THE MEDIA..................................................................................................... 49
4.1! Preparation and Planning ...........................................................................................49
4.2! Crisis Management....................................................................................................49
4.3! Effective Communication Management .........................................................................50
4.4! Training and Practice .................................................................................................51
4.5! Conclusion ...............................................................................................................51
5.! CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................... 53
References................................................................................................................................54