What is an Abandon Ship Drill ?

In this video, I want to talk about the abandon ship drill. I'll try to explain what an abandon ship drill is and why I consider these drills to be among the most important on board a ship.

We will explore the requirements set by SOLAS and IMO for conducting an abandon ship drill and how we carry out such drills on board a vessel.

This video covers various aspects, such as what a muster station is and where it is located. We will also discuss the duties and responsibilities of the crew during these training sessions.

We'll touch upon the topic of life rafts and lifeboats, as well as the importance of understanding and using all the safety equipment designed for emergency evacuation from a ship.


Timelink:

00:00 - What is an Abandon Ship Drill ?
00:21 - Purpose and Frequency Of An Abandon Ship Drill.

SCENE 1 - Abandon Ship Drill Announcement
01:16 - Abandon Ship Drill Announcement. Crew and Bridge Actions.
01:36 - What is Muster Station ? Where is Muster Station Location?
02:09 - Crew Muster List Duties and Responsibilities
02:23 - Muster Station - First Actions.
02:36 - SOLAS Requirements for Abandon Ship Drill 3.4.1.3 - 3.4.1.4
02:48 - Checking Duties and Responsibilities

SCENE 2 - Muster Station Reporting / Preparation for Lifeboat Launching.
03:31 - SOLAS Requirements for Lifeboat Launching and Maneuvering.
SOLAS - Regulation 19 - Emergency Training and Drills.
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04:56 - Familiarize with Lifeboat and Lifeboat Equipment

SCENE 3 - Lifeboat Ready for Launching and Maneuvering
06:05 - Lifeboat Launching and Maneuvering

SCENE 4 - Lifeboat Secured. Liferaft Launching Devices
06:27 - Liferaft Launching Devices / Liferaft Instructions.
06:57 - Abandon Ship Drill - Radio Life-Saving Appliances
07:12 - Abandon Ship Drill - Debriefing With Crew


Source of Information:

SOLAS - Regulation 19 & Regulation 21 and 31

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