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Action in case of fire in Port during Cargo or Bunker Operations.
- Raise the alarm.
- Inform port authorities.
- Inform the Master.
- Cease cargo or bunker operations & Caste off bunker barge that is alongside.
- Non essential persons to be sent ashore.
- One man standby at the gangway with cargo plan, fire wallet, international shore connection to act as a guide for shore fire party.
- Muster all crew- head count. Fire party briefed.
- Proceed to scene off fire and investigate.
- Shut down all ventilation.
- Start emergency fire p/p.
- Try to fight the fire by conventional means.
- Try to fight the fire by conventional means.
- Maintain boundary cooling at all times.
- After fire brigade comes-Hand over fire wallet.
- Co-ordinate closely and assist as required.
- Constant check on stability at all times.
- If cargo space fire- close and batten down hatches.
- If accommodation fire then isolate all electrical circuits.