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PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS
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182. Peaks,
bilges and /or wells are to be sounded not less than twice daily, or more
frequently at such intervals as the Commander may decide in prevailing
conditions of weather and /or integrity of the ship.
 The
Carpenter, Quartermaster or Secunny, as the case may be, will report the
soundings to the Officer of the Watch who will ensure that the soundings
are entered in the Log Book.
Double
bottom tanks are to be sounded at least twice daily, viz. at 0700 and 1700
hours, when the same procedure is to be followed as for peaks and bilges.
An
Officer is to be deputed occasionally to cheek the soundings taken, as and
when considered necessary by the Commander.
All
soundings are to be entered in the Deck and Engine Room Log Books.
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183. When
filling peaks and double bottom tanks, or when bilge pipes are being
tested, the wells or bilges adjacent are to the kept constantly sounded.
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184. The
Chief Engineer Officer is to examine regularly the Telemotor System and
Steering Engine and to maintain them in proper working order. Before
entering and leaving Port and approaching narrow waters the steering gear
is to be tested as may be practicable, and at other times, at intervals
not exceeding fourteen days. Accumulator emergency sets are to he tested
at intervals not exceeding one week.
Whilst
at sea, in addition to the Watchkeeper's examination of the steering gear
before every Watch or every four hours, the Chief or the Second Engineer
Officer will examine the gear closely every day and note such examinations
in the Engineroom Log Book.
While
at anchor awaiting entry to the Suez Canal the telemotor is to be tested
by putting the helm hard over to port and starboard for fifteen minutes
each way.
A
report of the result of each test is to be handed to the Commander by the
Chief Engineer Officer on the prescribed form, and a corresponding note
made in the Deck and Engineroom Log Books and Voyage Reports. (See also Reg.
74).
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185.
Watertight doors and fire doors require frequent attention. Ratchets and
spanners are to be kept in close proximity. Ship's personnel are to make
themselves acquainted with the mechanism of the doors and instructions
regarding the method of working are to be exhibited in a convenient place.
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186.
Watertight doors are to be kept closed whenever practicable and
particularly when navigating in dangerous waters and during thick weather.
It is recognised, however, that the closing of all watertight doors will
he the exception rather than the rule.
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187. Before
turning propellers in port the Engineer Officers are to inform the Officer
in charge of the Deck in order that he may see that they are clear and
obtain his signature in the Propeller Turning Book. During the time they
are being turned a constant watch must he kept by the Deck Department.
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188. When
hatches are closed locking bars must he secured in position, although an
exception may be made at the Commander's discretion during fair
weather when it is customary to raise side hatches for ventilation during
daylight hours.
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189. In port, care must be
taken to ensure that the ship is adequately moored, and frequent checks
will he carried out to prevent the moorings from slackening and to avoid
all accidents which may result from slack moorings in swell, bad weather,
passing ships and other causes.
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190. Shore gangways are to be
shipped under the supervision of an Officer who will satisfy himself as to
their safety before allowing the gangways to be used. The safety of
gangways must be kept under cheek at all times and particular care must he
taken in adverse conditions, e.g., swell, bad weather, passing ships, etc.
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191. The
safety of the ship at drydocking, undocking and whilst in Drydock, is the
responsibility of the Commander, and he must ensure that the following pre
cautions are taken in addition to any other precautions which he may
consider necessary :-
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The stability and trim of the ship is
maintained during the time the ship is on the blocks and no action which
might affect it, e.g., transfer of stores to and from the ship, transfer
of fuel or water from one tank to another or any other similar steps, is
undertaken without his knowledge and his permission in writing.
The Commander will issue instructions in writing to the Heads of all
departments on this point, and obtain confirmation in writing that his
instructions will be carried out.
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As soon as the ship has taken the blocks
fore and aft in Drydock all tanks are to be sounded and the condition of
boilers, etc., to be placed before the Commander at the same time.
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Work on sea connections will not be started
before the Drydock has been pumped dry.
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During the period of drydocking all openings
on the ship's side below the freeboard deck will at all times be kept
closed if not required to be opened for repair work and, if opened for
repair work, will be closed immediately after the work has been completed.
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Every endeavour must be made to ensure that
at the time the Drydock is flooded the ship bears the same condition of
trim and stability as when she was docked.
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Before flooding of the Drydock commences
prior to unlocking, the Chief Engineer Officer and the Chief Officer will
confirm in writing to the Commander that all shell openings, doors, double
bottom drain plugs and all other openings below the freeboard deck are in
place and are effectively closed against entry of water and that the ship
is in all respects ready for flooding.
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The other Instructions detailed in the
Company's Drydocking Report are to be adhered to
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The
Commander will ensure that the above Instructions are clearly understood
by his senior Officers who are to report to him insofar as the various
steps come within their province.
The
above Instructions shall apply to the Senior Deck Officer on board when
the Commander is not present.
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