- Sounding of the Fire Alarm:
- Immediately sound the fire alarm to alert all crew members on the ship about the fire emergency.
- Assembling the Emergency Party:
- Assemble the emergency response team to deal with the fire situation effectively.
- Ensure that all designated crew members are aware of their roles and responsibilities.
- Accounting for All Crew Members:
- Ensure that all crew members are accounted for, especially those who might be inside the space where the fire has occurred.
- If someone is missing, inform the emergency response team and take necessary action for search and rescue.
- Attempting Initial Measures to Contain the Fire:
- If safe to do so and depending on the type and size of the fire, attempt to use available firefighting equipment to contain the fire at its early stage.
- Crew members should follow fire safety procedures and use appropriate firefighting equipment as per their training.
- Implementing Proper Fire-Fighting Responses:
- Depending on the severity and location of the fire, activate firefighting systems such as CO2 flooding in enclosed spaces.
- Follow the ship’s fire-fighting plan and procedures for different types of fires and areas.
- Preparing Boats for Launching:
- Prepare lifeboats and other life-saving appliances for possible evacuation in case the fire cannot be controlled.
- Ensure that all necessary equipment is ready for quick and safe evacuation if required.
- All Other Necessary Support Actions:
- Take any other necessary actions as per the ship’s fire-fighting plan and emergency response procedures.
- Communicate with the bridge and provide regular updates on the fire situation and response actions.