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[Hongde Information] How should a ship run aground when a ship runs aground?
Jan 05,2023
Hongde International has learned that on December 29, 2022, a general cargo ship, M.V. ONEGO, sank TRAVELLER near Wall Lighthouse in the Bahamas. According to local media reports, the ship sank after contacting coral reefs on the seabed.
Since December 25, the general cargo ship M.V.ONEGO is scheduled to sail TRAVELLER from Finland to New Orleans in the United States carrying steel, local media reported.
Local sources said that the TRAVELLER sinking of the ordinary cargo ship M.V.ONEGO was due to water in the hull. It is possible that the hull of the ship broke after hitting the reef. After the ballast tank was flooded, the ship was overloaded. Later, the ship sank and the cargo hold was flooded. Twelve crew members finally abandoned the ship and escaped, and the crew was rescued safely. It is reported that the ship salvage work is underway, at least two tugboats in the vicinity of the wreck.
Update January 1, 2023: According to the latest reports, the general cargo ship M.V.ONEGO TRAVELLER just started to take on water when the ship tried to sail to the bottom of the sand and ran aground, but failed and caused the ship to eventually run aground.
How to emergency ship stranded?
When a ship runs aground, the driver on duty should not blindly save himself. The master shall immediately report to the ship management company and the local maritime bureau. Waiting for professional rescue.
Emergency measures for grounding of a ship:
(1) Blind shallowing should not be taken off before the grounding situation is determined;
(2) Use all possible means to ensure the overall water tightness of the ship; The first officer shall send special personnel to measure the fresh water tank of the ballast tank and the sewage well of the cargo tank (WeChat public number: shipping elite circle) to check whether there is oil on the sea surface around the ship.
(3) The ship grounding signal that should be displayed by the ship; remind other ships to avoid.
(4) Notify the competent authorities and other relevant agencies.
(5) Make accident records and record all emergency measures taken. so as to provide a correct and necessary legal basis for maritime handling.
The chief engineer shall inspect the engine room equipment and oil tank in time:
(1) The chief engineer shall assign special personnel to measure the oil sump of the oil tank and the main engine. Special personnel should be assigned to inspect the engine room (WeChat public number: shipping elite circle) to check whether the ship is abnormal.
(2) The host should quickly lower the car or stop, and keep in touch with the bridge.
(3) The high-level seabed door is replaced to prevent the sea water pump from sucking sediment and blocking the sea water filter. Pay attention to whether the ship's cooling water system is normal.
(4) Check the temperature of the crankcase of the main engine, pay attention to the temperature of the intermediate bearing and the tail shaft.
(5) Conduct a steering test to check whether the steering is blocked. Check the rudder post for displacement and vibration during rudder turning.
Three captain of the stranded ship risk assessment:
(1) Safety of persons on board.
(2) Weather and water conditions, including forecasts.
(3) Current and tidal conditions.
(4) The bottom material and water depth of the waters around the ship.
(5) The damage to the ship and the risk of pollution and potential pollution that has occurred.
(6) Risk of further loss.
(7) Keep communication open.
(8) the force between the hull and the bottom of the water.
(9) The draught and trim of the ship after shallowing.
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