Emergency Procedures
Fire Drill
Fire drills should be held:
- In port, just before the departure of the ship (especially if new crewmembers have embarked.
- At sea, at least once a week.
During the fire drills, attention should be paid:
- in showing the location of all fire equipment on board
- in properly explaining the working of the fire equipment
- in demonstrating the proper use of the fire equipment.
From time to time, a simulated fire-fighting drill should be organised in :>
- a cargo hold
- an accommodation
- the engine room
- the galley
- several store rooms
- etc.
Enter all drills and exercises in deck logbook