Emergency Response - The Vital First Minutes

We all know that the world of ships and all those who sail on them has changed.  There are new rules, and many countries and organizations demand new levels of excellence from seafarers.  This is especially true in a maritime emergency.  What happens in those vital first few minutes can turn a problem into a disaster unless there is an emergency response plan.  Everyone on board should be involved in one way or another.  This program shows and encourages any ship's crew how to get involved in a thought-through emergency response plan - before the emergency happens.

• Minimize incidents caused by human error
• Improve your crew's accident response
• Learn specific MARPOL regulations regarding accident response

Topics

• Human error
• Emergency Response Plan
• Reporting the incident
• Working off a pre-plan checklist