emergency procedures

FALMOUTH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Emergencies include:-

FIRE, COLLISION, STRANDING, POLLUTION and any other incident where risk to life or property occurs and must be reported immediately.

REPORTING: Vessel alongside - other than Falmouth Docks.

VHF "Falmouth Coastguard" - Channel 16 (24 hours)

Telephone: Coastguard, Fire, Police, Ambulance - Dial 999

Also inform Berth Operator

REPORTING: Vessel at anchor, moored to buoy or underway in the Port

VHF "Falmouth Coastguard" - Channel 16 (24 hours) AND “Falmouth Pilots” on Channel 9

MESSAGE

Vessel's name and position with as much information about the incident as possible including: Full details of immediate assistance required.

Type, size of vessel, cargo details including PRESENCE OF DANGEROUS GOODS If fire, what is on fire - extent - possible dangers.

Damage - extent - effect on stability and seaworthiness.

Casualties - number - extent and type of injuries.

Pollution - extent – type of oil - risk of further pollution.

DO NOT DELAY INITIAL MESSAGE IF FULL DETAILS CANNOT BE PROVIDED

VESSELS AT ANCHOR, MOORED TO BUOYS OR UNDERWAY WITHIN THE PORT ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A CONTINUOUS LISTENING WATCH ON VHF CHANNEL 16. MASTERS OF VESSELS AT ANCHOR ARE REQUIRED TO ENSURE THAT AN ADEQUATE ANCHOR WATCH IS MAINTAINED.

ACTION BY VESSEL IN EMERGENCIES

IN THE EVENT OF FIRE

Once the alarm has been raised, responsibility for initial fire fighting will rest with the Master until the Fire Brigade arrives. Ship's personnel should therefore start fighting the fire with all available appliances.

On arrival of the Fire Brigade control will pass to the Senior Fire Officer present.

IN THE EVENT OF OIL POLLUTION

Having raised the alarm, the Master is responsible for taking all immediate steps to minimise pollution by stopping any oil overflow or leak and containing as much escaping oil as possible on board. ON NO ACCOUNT IS OIL DISPERSANT TO BE APPLIED TO SPILT OIL WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE HARBOUR MASTER.

Harbour Office M J Sansom

44 Arwenack Street Harbour Master

Falmouth TR11 3JQ Falmouth Harbour Commissioners

Tel: (01326) 211395 Fax: (01326) 211352