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