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Merchant ship grounding is a serious maritime emergency that demands immediate, precise, and coordinated action from all departments. [00:00:00]

This comprehensive video provides a step-by-step, ISM Code compliant guide on the critical protocols to execute after a vessel runs aground.

We emphasize crew safety, thorough damage assessment, mandatory communication procedures, and the specific responsibilities of the Bridge, Engine, Deck, and Damage Control Teams. Understanding these protocols can make the difference between a minor incident and a catastrophic casualty.

🚢 Ship Grounding: Critical 7-Step Emergency Response

Step (Action)

Key Procedure & Team Responsibility (Video Timestamp)

1. Confirmation & Propulsion Stop

Confirm grounding by checking speed drop, hull vibrations, and depth sounder readings [00:00:09]. STOP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY and alert the crew [00:00:28].

2. Damage Assessment & Safety

Activate the general alarm. Check fuel tanks/ballast compartments for leaks. Secure all watertight doors/hatches. Prioritize watertight integrity [00:00:36], [00:00:45].

3. Environmental Monitoring

Implement continuous monitoring for oil spills and potential flooding. If feasible, prepare for immediate underwater inspection [00:00:56].

4. Communication Protocol

Bridge Team: Document the precise GPS coordinates and time. Activate distress signals (if threat exists) and inform nearby vessels [00:01:15], [00:01:44].

5. Authority Reporting

Inform Port Authorities, Coast Guard, and the Company (DPA) immediately. Report any environmental hazards and log all mitigation efforts [00:01:25], [00:01:35].

6. Team Responsibilities

Engine Team: Assess propulsion/power damage. Deck Team: Secure cargo. Damage Control Team: Implement flooding control and temporary repairs [00:02:10], [00:02:30].

7. Refloating Strategy

Discuss common refloating methods only after stabilization: adjusting ballast (de-ballasting), utilizing tugboats, and conducting hydrographic surveys of the seabed [00:02:38].

Note: Maintaining a detailed Log Book of all events and communications is essential for official records and subsequent investigations [00:02:01].

If you are a seafarer, cadet, or maritime professional, this guide to precise execution of emergency procedures is invaluable.
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