Fire in Port

In port, most of the actions taken at sea also apply.

• Sound alarm (advice Master and officer on watch)
• Stop cargo operations
• Muster alarm list to be followed and operation centre to be established
• Notify terminal, and if relevant, request external extinguishing help
• close doors and stop ventilation
• Localize fire and notify personnel concerned with the seat of fire
• Identify cargo, dangerous cargo and substances in the vicinity
• Analyse method of extinguishing
• If necessary consider evacuation of vessel and prepare all documents to be saved
• Message to be sent to the Company and if required to any other third parties (e.g. the P & I Club, Hull underwriters, receiver of cargo, etc. If the Company hasn't done so yet)
• Once extinguished, message to all parties contacted
• Enter all measures and actions taken in logbook

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