INTEGRATED EMERGENCY DRILL
SCENARIO (DURATION: 2 HOURS)
Drill Sequence:
1. Main Engine Failure Drill (09:00 – 09:40)
2. Emergency Steering Gear Failure Drill (09:40 – 10:20)
3. Emergency Towing Drill (10:20 – 11:00)
1. MAIN ENGINE FAILURE DRILL
TIMEFRAME: 09:00 - 09:40
OBJECTIVE: Simulate a main engine failure and ensure proper emergency response
according to posted procedures.
1. 09:00 - OOW on bridge detects loss of propulsion and informs the Duty Engineer in the
engine room.
2. 09:01 - Emergency alarm is raised. Announcement made about the nature and location
of the emergency.
3. 09:02 - Emergency bypass switch on bridge panel is activated (if applicable).
4. 09:03 - Engine Room confirms failure, unable to restart immediately.
5. 09:04 - OOW informs the Master.
6. 09:06 - Master arrives on bridge, notifies company and extracts VDR data.
7. 09:08 - Navigational watch ensures safe navigation. Hand steering engaged, avoiding
traffic/shallow areas.
8. 09:10 - External communications initiated: nearby ships and traffic control notified.
9. 09:15 - Extra lookouts posted. Appropriate "Not Under Command" (NUC) signals
hoisted.
10. 09:20 - Anchors made ready for immediate use.
11. 09:25 - Re-start attempts continue but are unsuccessful.
12. 09:30 - Master assesses situation: vessel may drift dangerously, potential grounding.
13. 09:35 - Request for tug assistance is initiated.
14. 09:40 - Transition to Steering Gear Failure Drill.
2. EMERGENCY STEERING GEAR FAILURE DRILL
TIMEFRAME: 09:40 - 10:20
OBJECTIVE: Respond to failure in steering gear by activating emergency steering station
and following company protocols as per flowchart and duty matrix.
15. 09:40 - Steering failure identified. Bridge attempts alternative steering mode.
16. 09:42 - Steering remains ineffective. OOW informs the Master.
17. 09:44 - Master informs company and extracts VDR data.
18. 09:45 - Engine room informed to engage emergency steering and investigate the failure
cause.
19. 09:48 - Steering team mustered as per matrix:
20. - 2/OFF(A) to steering gear room
21. - AB/A assists 2/OFF(A)
22. - AB/B handles communication with bridge
23. - 2ENG and OILER assist in engine room
24. - C/OFF commands forward party, handles anchoring standby
25. - MASTER commands all from the bridge
26. 09:50 - Emergency steering engaged from aft. Rudder response partially restored.
27. 09:55 - Bridge verifies communications with steering gear room. Heading control
regained.
28. 10:00 - Nearby vessels and traffic control informed of progress.
29. 10:05 - Vessel remains in NUC state. Tug requested earlier is now on scene.
30. 10:15 - Preparations begin for towing operation.
31. 10:20 - Transition to Emergency Towing Drill.
3. EMERGENCY TOWING DRILL
TIMEFRAME: 10:20 - 11:00
OBJECTIVE: Secure emergency towing operation from the bow to avoid grounding and
simulate real-time crew response.
32. 10:20 - Towing team mustered at forecastle.
33. - C/OFF supervises on scene
34. - BSN and deck ratings prepare heaving line and messenger
35. - OSA/OSB stand by for anchoring if required
36. 10:25 - Tugboat approaches. Heaving line received and secured.
37. 10:30 - Emergency towing wire secured through chock and fairlead.
38. 10:35 - Line tensioned gradually under supervision.
39. 10:40 - Communication between tug and bridge established.
40. 10:45 - Tug begins slow towing to safe waters. Engine Room monitors stress and hull
conditions.
41. 10:50 - NUC signals remain hoisted. Engine restart attempts logged.
42. 10:55 - Master reports status to company and VTS: "Under tow, safe position regained."
43. 11:00 - Drill completed. Crew debrief and logbook entries made.
NOTE: All steps follow the official flowcharts and duty matrix posted on board. Emergency
signals, communication protocols, and chain of command adhered to throughout.
REMEMBER: DO NOT HESITATE TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION