7. Safety Familiarisation

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7.1 Basic safety familiarisation

This section needs only be recorded once. However, it is good practice to run through these tasks for each vessel.

Duty or Tasks Performed Satisfactorily (Check off signature and date):

• Locate muster and embarkation stations and emergency escape routes.

• General vessel layout understood.

• Carry out muster list responsibilities in case of fire or emergency.

• Demonstrate recognition of the alarm signals for: FIRE, EMERGENCY and ABANDON SHIP.

• What to do if: A person falls overboard.

• What to do if: Fire or smoke is detected.

• What to do if: The fire or abandon ship signal is sounded.

• Location and ability to don life jacket.

• Ability to raise alarm and use portable fire extinguishers. Ability to recharge portable extinguishers if vessel equipped.

• Ability to take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency before seeking further medical assistance on board.

• Ability to operate the fire, weathertight and watertight doors.

• Captain's and Chief Engineer's Standing Orders read and understood. Company's Fire and Safety Requirements read and understood.

• Medical supplies and first aid equipment located on board vessel.

• Fire fighting equipment: alarm activating points, alarm bells, extinguishers, hydrants, fire axes and hoses located on vessel and their use explained.

• Rocket line throwing apparatus, distress rockets, flares and other pyrotechnics located on vessel.

• Breathing apparatus and fire-fighter's outfits located on vessel.

• Immersion suits, life rafts and life boats located and their use explained.

• Emergency stops for all machinery located and their use explained.

• Emergency fire pump located and operation explained.

• Hard hat, hearing protection, protective eye wear and other hazardous areas located and dangers understood.

• Company policies and procedures relating to Marine Occupational Health and Safety read and understood.

• Procedures for the disposal of engine room waste and pollutants understood.

• Dangers and procedures for entry into confined spaces understood.

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