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Marineserv LTD.: Main Engine Failure Check List

This document contains a checklist for responding to a main engine failure on a vessel. The checklist includes 16 steps to take, assigning responsibility to personnel like the Master, Duty Officer, and Chief Engineer. These steps include assessing safety hazards, notifying authorities via VHF radio, fixing the vessel's position, determining the cause of failure and repair plan, and notifying interested parties if a delay is anticipated. The form is meant to guide drills but can also be used in an actual contingency situation by the Master.

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Marineserv LTD.: Main Engine Failure Check List

This document contains a checklist for responding to a main engine failure on a vessel. The checklist includes 16 steps to take, assigning responsibility to personnel like the Master, Duty Officer, and Chief Engineer. These steps include assessing safety hazards, notifying authorities via VHF radio, fixing the vessel's position, determining the cause of failure and repair plan, and notifying interested parties if a delay is anticipated. The form is meant to guide drills but can also be used in an actual contingency situation by the Master.

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MARINESERV LTD.

Main Engine Failure Check List

No. Description Personnel Responsible Yes No


1 Check for other vessels in the vicinity. Duty Officer
2 Check for navigational hazards in the vicinity. Duty Officer
3 Call Master. Duty Officer
4 Exhibit NUC lights/shapes. Master/Duty Officer
5 Switch on VHF - Channel 16. Duty Officer
6 Prepare for anchoring if water depth suitable. Master
7 Fix position of Vessel. Master/Duty Officer
8 Assess weather, sea conditions, currents and drift. Master
9 Note Date/Time of breakdown. Master/Duty Officer
10 Describe damage, establish cause of breakdown. Chief Engineer
11 Establish action taken. Master
12 Establish if repair is possible by Vessels Staff. Chief Engineer
13 Time required to repair. Chief Engineer
14 Establish if shore assistance is required. Chief Engineer/Master
15 Tug assistance required. Master
16 Notify interested parties if delay anticipated. Master

Masters Signature and date Ships Stamp

This form must be used during Emergency Drills (for training); however shall not be sent to DP. Master might use it during a contingency if required.

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