As part of their Good Catch series, American P&I Club has published an animation titled “Ready for a Rescue? – Engine Room Fire Rescue” to inform viewers about safety practices for locating and rescuing crew members during engine room fires.
According to the the American Club, a successful plan for locating and retrieving missing crew members in the engine room during a fire requires regular practice. This ensures that the crew can effectively implement their responses in an emergency.
The smooth operation of the engine room is paramount for the ship’s overall performance and daily operation. Safety Management Systems (SMS) should include specific actions and procedures to ensure these requirements are met. Industry standards for ship management, such as the Tanker Management and Self Assessment (TMSA) for liquid cargo and the Dry Bulk Management Standard (DryBMS) for dry cargo, have specific sections and KPIs for safe engine room operations, which should be effectively implemented within an SMS.
Ship managers and operators should have clear instructions and procedures within their Safety Management Systems or additional guides to cover all aspects of engine room activities and emergencies.
Make a Good Catch by developing a search and rescue plan and having the crew practice these procedures during drills.
