B On-Board Communication Phrases

B1 Operative ship handling

B1/1 Handing over the watch

B1/1.1 Briefing on position, movement and draft

The officer of the watch should brief the relieving officer on the following:

.1 Position

.1 The present position is
- latitude ..., longitude ... .
- bearing ... degrees, distance ... cables / nautical miles from/to.....
- buoy ...(charted name).
- between ... and... .
- way point / reporting point ... .
- ... .
.2 The next waypoint / reporting point is ... .
.3 ETA at ... is ... UTC.
.4 We are passing / we passed buoy ...(charted name) on port side / starboard side.
.5 We are approaching buoy ...(charted name) on port side / starboard side.
.6 Buoy ...(charted name) ... is cables / nautical miles ahead.
.7 We are entering / we entered area ... .
.8 We are leaving / we left area ... .

.2 Movements

.1 True course / gyro compass course / magnetic compass course is ... degrees.
.2 Gyro compass error is ... degrees plus / minus.
- .2.1 Magnetic compass error is ... degrees east / west.
.3 Speed over ground / through water is ... knots.
.4 Set and dr ift is ... degrees, ... knots.
.5 We are making ... degrees leeway.
.6 The course board is written up.
.7 The next chart is within .... hours.

.3 Draft

.1 Draft forward / aft is ... metres.
.2 Present maximum draft is ... metres.
.3 Underkeel clearance is ... metres.

B1/1.2 Briefing on traffic situation in the area

.1 A vessel is

overtaking … (cardinal points) of us.
on opposite course.
passing on port side / starboard side.

.2 A vessel is crossing from port side.

.2.1 The vessel
- will give way.
- has given way.
- has not given way yet.
- is standing on.
- need not give way.

.3 A vessel is crossing from starboard side.

.3.1 We
- need not give way.
- will stand on.
- will alter course to give way.
- have altered course to give way.
.3.2 The vessel will pass ... kilometres / nautical miles ahead / astern.
.3.3 I will complete the manoeuvre.

.4 A vessel ... (cardinal points) of us is on the same course.

.5 The bearing to the vessel in ... degrees is constant.

.6 There is heavy traffic / ... in the area.

.6.1 There are fishing boats / ... in the area.

.7 There are no dangerous targets on the radar .

.7.1 Attention. There are dangerous targets on the radar .

.8 Call the Master if any vessel passes with a CPA of less than .... miles.

.8.1 Call the Master if ... .

B1/1.3 Briefing on navigational aids and equipment status

.1 Port side / starboard side radar is at ... miles range scale.

.2 The radar is

relative head-up / north-up / course-up.
true-motion north-up / course-up.

.3 GPS / LORAN is / is not in operation.

.4 Echo sounder is at ... metres range scale.

.4.1 The echo sounder recordings are unreliable.

.5 I changed to manual / automatic steering (at ... UTC).

.6 Navigation lights are switched on / off.

B1/1.4 Briefing on radiocommunications

.1 INMARSAT ...(type of system) is operational / is not operational.

.2 VHF DSC Channel 70 / VHF Channel ... / DSC controller is switched on.

.2.1 DSC frequency 2187.5 kHz is switched on.

.3 NAVTEX is switched on.

.4 Following was received on ... at ... UTC

.5 Shore based radar assistance / VTS / Pilot station is on VHF Channel ... .

.6 The Pilot station / VTS station requires

flag State.
call sign / identification.
draft.
gross tonnage.
length overall.
kind of cargo.
ETA at .... .
MAREP POSREP / ... .
... .

B1/1.5 Briefing on meteorological conditions

.1 A weak / strong (tidal) current is setting .... degrees.

.1.1 The direction of the (tidal) current will change in ... hours.

.2 Fog / mist / dust / rain / snow / ... is in the area.

.3 Automatic fog signal is switched on.

.4 The wind increased / decreased (within last ... hours).

.4.1 The wind is ... (cardinal points) force Beaufort ... .
.4.2 The wind changed from .... (cardinal points) to .... (cardinal points).

.5 The sea state is expected to change (within .... hours).

.6 A smooth/moderate/rough/heavy sea / slight/moderate/high swell of ... metres from ...(cardinal points) is expected (within .... hours).

.7 A tsunami / an abnormal wave is expected by ... UTC.

.8 Visibility is ... nautical miles.

.9 Visibility is reduced by fog / mist / dust / rain / snow / ... .

.10 Visibility is expected

to decrease / increase to ... nautical miles (within ... hours).
variable between ... and ... nautical miles (within .... hours).

.11 Next weather report is at ... UTC.

.12 Atmospheric pressure is ... millibars / hectopascal.

.13 Barometric change is ... millibars /hectopascal per hour / within the last ... hours.

.13.1 Barometer is steady / dropping (rapidly) / rising (rapidly).

.14 There was a gale warning / tropical storm warning for the area ... at ... UTC.

B1/1.6 Briefing on standing orders and bridge organization

.1 Standing orders for the period from ... to ... UTC ... are: ... .

.2 Standing orders for the area ... are: ... .

.3 Take notice of changes in the standing orders.

.4 Do you understand the standing orders?

.4.1 Yes, I understand the standing orders.
.4.2 No, I do not understand, please explain.

.5 Read / sign the standing orders.

.6 The latest fire patrol was at ... UTC.

.7 The latest security patrol was at ... UTC.

.7.1 Everything is in order.
.7.2 The following was stated: ... .
.7.3 The following measures were taken: ... .
.7.4 The following requires attention: ... .

.8 The lookout is standing by.

.9 The helmsman is standing by.

.10 Call the Master at ... UTC / in position ... .

B1/1.7 Briefing on special events

See also A1/3 “Safety communications”.

.1 There was an engine alarm at ... UTC due to ......

.2 Speed was reduced at ... UTC due to ......

.3 Engine(s) was / were stopped at ... UTC due to ......

.4 Course was altered at ... UTC due to ....

.5 The Master / Chief Engineer was called at ... UTC due to ... .

B1/1.8 Briefing on temperatures, pressures and soundings

.1 The ...(equipment) temperature minimum/maximum is

... degrees (centigrade) / to maintain.
... above / below normal.
critical.

.1.1 Do not exceed a minimum/maximum temperature of … degrees.

.2 The ...(equipment) pressure minimum/maximum is

... kiloponds / bars / to maintain.
above / below normal.
critical.

.2.1 Do not exceed a pressure of … kiloponds / bars.

.3 Ballast / fresh water/ fuel / oil / slop sounding is ... metres / cubic metres.

.3.1 Sounding of
- no ... cargo tank is ... metres / cubic metres.
- no ... cargo hold is ... centimetres.
- ... .

B1/1.9 Briefing on operation of main engine and auxiliary equipment

B1/2 Trim, List and Stability

.1 The vessel is on even keel (at present).

.1.1 The vessel is ... metres down by the head / stern (at present).

.2 There is no list (at present).

.2.1 (present) list is ... degrees to port / starboard.

.3 Fuel / ballast / fresh water / oil was transferred from (no.) ... tank(s) to (no.) ... tank(s) to correct the list.

.3.1 We must transfer fuel / ballast / fresh water / oil from (no.) ... tank(s) to (no.) ... tank(s) to correct the list.

.4 Deck cargo / cargo was restowed (in (no.) ... hold(s)) to correct the list.

.4.1 We must restow cargo in (no.) ... hold(s) to correct the list.

.5 (present) stability is good / poor.

.6 (no.) ... double bottom tank(s) was / were filled to improve the stability.

.7 Fuel / ballast / fresh water / oil was transferred from (no.) ... tank(s) to (no.) ... tank(s) to improve the stability.

.7.1 We must transfer fuel / ballast / fresh water / oil from (no.) ... tank(s) to (no.) ... tank(s) to improve the stability.
.7.2 Fore peak / after peak tank was filled / emptied to change the trim

.8 Cargo was restowed in (no.) ... hold(s) / on deck to improve the stability.

.8.1 We must restow cargo in (no.) ... hold(s) / on deck to improve the stability.

.9 Containers were restowed from ... to ... to improve the stability.

.9.1 We must restow containers from ... to ... to improve the stability.

B2 Safety on Board

B2/1 General Activities

The phrases of this section apply to most of the emergencies covered in this chapter.

B2/1.1 Raising alarm

.1 Operate the general emergency alarm.

.2 Inform the Master / Chief Engineer /... .

.3 Inform the ... coast radio station / vessels in vicinity (on radio).

.4 Request assistance (on radio) from ... and report.

.4.1 Assistance was
- requested from ... .
- offered by ... .
- accepted from ... .

.5 Transmit a SÉCURITÉ / PAN-PAN / distress alert / MAYDAY and report.

.5.1 A SÉCURITÉ / PAN-PAN / distress alert / MAYDAY was transmitted.

.6 Was the distress alert / MAYDAY acknowledged?

.6.1 Yes, the distress alert / MAYDAY was acknowledged by ... coast radio station / MRCC / vessel(s) in vicinity.
.6.2 No, the distress alert was not acknowledged (yet).
- .6.2.1 Repeat the distress alert.

B2/1.2 Briefing crew and passengers

B2/2 Occupational Safety

B2/2.1 Instruction

.1 Prepare a training plan for occupational safety.

.2 When was the last training session on occupational safety?

.2.1 The last training session was on ... (date).

.3 When is the next training session on occupational safety?

.3.1 The next training session is on ... (date).

.4 Are new crew members / passengers instructed on occupational safety?

.4.1 Yes, new crew members / passengers are instructed.
.4.2 No, new crew members / passengers are not instructed (yet).
.4.3 Instruct new crew members / passengers by ...(time) / on ...(date).

.5 Participation in training sessions on occupational safety is mandatory.

B2/2.2 Practical occupational safety

.1 Instruct crew on occupational safety before departure.

.2 Have special instruction on dangerous goods / heavy lifts / cargo securing / illumination / ventilation / ... .

.3 Where are dangerous goods carried on board?

.3.1 Dangerous goods of IMO Class ... are carried
- on deck (in roped-off areas).
- in no. ... hold(s).
- in ... / on... .

.4 Prepare an emergency plan.

.5 Brief all crew members / passengers on the symptoms caused by dangerous substances.

.6 What signals / communications are used in case of emergency ?

.6.1 The following signals / communications are used in case of emergency: ... .

.7 Brief all crew members / passengers

about restricted areas.
how to report in / out (when entering / leaving bridge / engine room / ... ).

.8 Do not enter the unmanned (engine) room / ... space without permission.

.8.1 Report on telephone / radio / ... while in the (engine) room / ... space every ... minutes.

.9 Brief all crew members / passengers on the storm.

.9.1 Attention!

Entering the forecastle / main deck / weather side / ... of the vessel is prohibited / dangerous (due to storm).
.9.2 Attention!

Make use of hand rails and lifelines in corridors and on deck.
.9.3 Attention!

Close all dead lights and storm doors.
.9.4 Attention!

Secure all loose objects in your cabins / on deck / in ... .

.10 Brief all crew members / passengers on winter conditions / tropical conditions.

.11 Check the completeness and availability of the occupational safety equipment and report.

.11.1 Occupational safety equipment is complete and available.
.11.2 Following occupational safety equipment is not complete / available: ...
.11.3 Occupational safety equipment will be complete and available in ... hour(s).

.12 Appoint an officer / a crew member in charge of safety before working.

.13 Take additional safety measures for the

work on masts.
work outboard.
work in hold(s) / tank(s).
work in extreme weather conditions / ... .

B2/2.3 Occupational accidents

.1 Accident in engine room / in no. ... hold / in no. ... tank / in superstructure / in accommodation / in ... space / on deck / outboard / on pier / on ... / in ... .

.2 Report injured persons / casualties:

.2.1 No person injured.
.2.2 The number of injured persons / casualties is: ... .

.3 What happened?

.3.1 Explosion / fire in ... .
.3.2 Accident with cargo.
.3.3 Fall from .../ into ... .
.3.4 Electrical accident in ... .
.3.5 Leakage of gas / ... .
.3.6 ... .

.4 Take immediate action to recover injured person(s) / casualties.

.4.1 Provide first aid.
.4.2 Take immediate action to control the danger area.

.5 What kind of assistance is required?

.5.1 No assistance is required.
.5.2 Medical / technical assistance is required.
.5.3 Shoreside assistance is required.

.6 Secure the danger area and report.

.6.1 The danger area is secured.

.7 Prepare an accident report.

B2/3 Fire Protection and Fire Fighting

B2/3.1 Fire protection

.1 Checking status of equipment

.1 Have fire patrols (every ... hour(s) / ... time(s) every watch).
.1.1 Have fire patrols
- in all spaces.
- in the engine room / cargo hold(s) / superstructures / accommodation / ... .
- on deck.
.1.2 Have a permanent fire watch.
.2 Is everything in order?
.2.1 Yes, everything is in order.
.2.2 No, following is not in order: ... .
.3 Check the fire / smoke alarm(s) and report.
.3.1 All fire / smoke alarms are operational.
.3.2 Fire / smoke alarm(s) in ... is / are not operational (yet).
.3.3 Fire / smoke alarm(s) in ... will be operational in ... minutes.
.4 Check the portable extinguishers and report.
.4.1 All portable extinguishers are in position and operational.
.4.2 The portable extinguishers in ...
- are not in position (yet)..
- will be in position in ... minutes..
- are not accessible (yet).
- will be accessible in ... minutes.
- are missing.
.4.2.1 Replace the missing portable extinguisher(s).
.4.3 The inspection tag(s) of the portable extinguisher(s) in ... is / are broken / expired.
.4.3.1 Replace the portable extinguisher(s) with broken / expired inspection tag(s).
.5 Check the fire mains and report.
.5.1 All fire mains are operational.
.5.2 The hydrant(s) in ... is / are not operational (yet)..
.5.2.1 The hydrant(s) will be operational in ... minutes.
.5.3 The hose(s) to hydrant(s) in ... is / are worn / cut.
.5.3.1 Replace the worn / cut hose(s).
.5.4 The hose(s) / spanner (s) / nozzle(s) to hydrant(s) in ... is / are missing.
.5.4.1 Replace the missing hose(s) / spanner(s) / nozzles(s).
.5.5 The fire pump(s) in ... is / are not operational (yet).
.5.5.1 Fire pump(s) in ... will be operational in ... minutes.
.5.6 The water pipe(s) in ... is / are leaking.
.5.6.1 Repair the leaking water pipe(s) in ... .
.5.7 The water pipe(s) in ... is / are blocked.
.5.7.1 Free the blocked water pipe(s) in ... .
.5.8 Pressure in the water pipe(s) in ... is too high / low.
.5.8.1 Reduce / increase pressure in the water pipe(s) in ... .
.6 Check the fixed foam / gas fire extinguishing system and report.
.6.1 The fixed foam / gas system is operational.
.6.2 The fixed foam / gas system is not operational (yet)
.6.2.1 The fixed foam / gas system will be operational in ... minutes.
.7 Check the sprinkler system and report.
.7.1 The sprinkler system is operational.
.7.2 The sprinkler system in ... is not operational (yet).
.7.2.1 The sprinkler system in ... will be operational in ... minutes.
.8 Check the ventilation system and report.
.8.1. The ventilation system is operational.
.8.2 The ventilation system is not operational (yet)
.8.2.1 The ventilation system will be operational in ... minutes.
.8.3 The remote control is not operational (yet).
.8.3.1 The remote control will be operational in ... minutes
.8.4 The indicators are not operational (yet).
.8.4.1 The indicators will be operational in ... minutes.
.8.5 The fire dampers in ... are not operational (yet).
.8.5.1 The fire dampers in ... will be operational in ... minutes.
.8.6 The fire dampers in ... are painted stuck.
8.6.1 Clear the fire dampers.
.9 Check the skylights / windows / ... and report.
.9.1 The skylights / windows / ... in / to ... are open.
.9.1.1 Close the skylights / windows / ... in / to ... .
.10 Check the watertight door control and report.
.10.1 The watertight door control is operational.
.10.2 The watertight door control in ... is not operational (yet).
.10.3 The watertight door control in ... will be operational in ... minutes.
.11 Check the electrical lighting and report
.11.1 The electrical lighting is operational.
.11.2 The electrical lighting in ...is not operational (yet).
.11.3 The electrical lighting in ... will be operational in ... minutes.
.11.4 Switch on / off the electrical lighting in ... .
.12 Check the emergency power supply and report.
.12.1 The emergency power supply is operational.
.12.2 The emergency power supply is not operational (yet).
.12.3 The emergency power supply will be operational in ... minutes.
.13 Check the firemen's outfits and report.
.13.1 All firemen's outfits are complete and available.
.13.2 The firemen's outfits are not complete.
.13.2.1 Complete the firemen's outfits.

B2/3.2 Fire fighting and drills

.1 Reporting fire

.1 Fire on board!
.1.1 Smoke / fumes / fire / explosion
- in engine room.
- in no. ... hold(s) / tank(s).
- in superstructure / accommodation.
- in ... space.
- on deck / ... .
.1.2 Smoke / fumes from ventilator(s).
.1.3 Burnt smell / fumes in ... / from... .
.2 Report injured persons / casualties:
.2.1 No person injured.
.2.2 Number of injured persons / casualties is: ... .
.3 What is on fire?
.3.1 Fuel / cargo / car(s) / truck(s) / waggon(s) / containers (with dangerous goods) / ... on fire.
.3.2 No information (yet).
.4 Is smoke toxic?
.4.1 No, smoke not toxic.
.4.2 Yes, smoke toxic
.5 Is fire under control?
.5.1 Yes, fire (in ... ) under control.
.5.2 No, fire (in ... ) not under control (yet).
.5.2.1 Fire spreading (to ... ).
.5.2.2 Fire (in ... ) not accessible.
.6 Report damage.
.6.1 No damage.
.6.2 Minor / major damage in ... / to ... .
.6.3 No power supply (in ... ).
.6.4 Making water in ... .
.7 Pressure on fire mains!
.8 Shut down main engine(s) / auxiliary engine(s) / ... and report.
.8.1 Main engine(s) / auxiliary engine(s) / ... shut down.
.9 Stop fuel and report.
.9.1 Fuel stopped.
.10 Close all openings (in ... / in all rooms) and report.
.10.1 All openings ( in ... / in all rooms) closed.
.10.1.1 Openings in ... not accessible.
.11 Switch off ventilator(s) (in ... ) and report.
.11.1 Ventilator(s) (in ... ) switched off.
.12 Turn bow / stern to windward.
.13 Turn port side / starboard side to windward.
.14 Alter course to ... .

.2 Reporting readiness for action

.1 Stand by fire fighting team / rescue team / first aid team / support team and report.
.1.1 Fire fighting team / rescue team / first aid team / support team standing by.
.2 Stand by main engine and report.
.2.1 Main engine standing by.
.3 Stand by CO₂ station / ... station / emergency generator.
.3.1 CO₂ station / ... station / emergency generator standing by.
.4 Close all openings (in ... / in all rooms) and report.
.4.1 All openings (in ... / in all rooms) closed.
.4.1.1 Openings in ... not accessible.

.3 Orders for fire fighting

.1 Start fire fighting.
- .1.1 Take one / two / ... fire fighting teams / ... team(s) to scene.
.2 Go following route:
- .2.1 Go through engine room / no. ... hold(s) / tank(s) / superstructure / accommodation / ... space / manhole(s) to ... space / funnel / ... .
- .2.2 Go from
  - outside / inside to ... .
  - port side / starboard side to ... .
  - ... to ... .
.3 Take following (additional) safety measures and report.
- .3.1 Have two / ... members in one team.
  - 3.1.1 Number of members in fire fighting team / ... team is: ... .
- .3.2 Have lifeline between each other / to outside.
  - .3.2.1 ... team members have lifelines to each other.
  - .3.2.2 ... team has lifelines to outside.
- .3.3 Have rescue team on stand-by.
- .3.4 Maintain visual contact / radio contact on walkie-talkie.
.4 Fire fighting team must have following outfit:
- .4.1 Fire fighting team must have protective clothing / smoke helmets / breathing apparatus / ... .
.5 Manning of fire fighting team / ... team(s) as follows:
- .5.1 Chief Officer / Chief Engineer / ... in command of fire fighting team / ... team (no. ...).
- .5.2 Following officer(s) / crew member(s) in fire fighting team /... team: ...
.6 Restrict action (in ... / on ... ) to ... minutes.
- .6.1 Agree on retreat signal and report.
  - .6.1.1 Retreat signal for fire fighting team / ... team ... is ... .
.7 Use water / foam / powder / CO₂ / sand / ... in ... .
.8 Run out fire hoses and report.
- .8.1 Fire hoses run out.
.9 Water on!
- .9.1 Water is on.
.10 Cool down ... with water and report.
- .10.1 ... cooled down.

.4 Cancellation of alarm

.1 Is the fire extinguished?
- .1.1 Yes, fire (in ... ) extinguished.
- .1.2 No, fire (in ... ) not extinguished (yet).
- .1.3 Fire restricted to ... space / area.
.2 Post a fire watch and report.
- .2.1 Fire watch posted (in ...space / area).
.3 Fire extinguishing systems / means remain on stand-by.
.4 Fire fighting team / ... team remain on stand-by.
.5 Rope off the fire area and report.
- .5.1 Fire area roped off.
.6 Check the fire area every ... minutes / hour(s) for re-ignition and report.
- .6.1 Fire area checked, no re-ignition.
- .6.2 Fire area checked, re-ignition in ... space / area.
  - 6.2.1 Re-ignition extinguished.
.7 The fire alarm is cancelled (with following restrictions: ... .)

B2/4 Damage Control

B2/4.

B2/5 Grounding

B2/6 Search and Rescue On-board Activities

For details see also IAMSAR Manual, London/Montreal, 1998.

B2/6.1 Checking equipment status

.1 Check the lifebuoys and report.

.1.1 All lifebuoys are complete.
.1.2 Lifebuoy(s) at ... is / are damaged / missing.
- .1.2.1 Replace the damaged / missing lifebuoy(s).

.2 When was the last man overboard drill ?

.2.1 Last man overboard drill was on ...(date).

.3 Prepare a plan for man overboard drill.

.3.1 Prepare a plan for
- an announced / not announced drill.
- a daytime / nighttime drill.
- a muster (at all stations).
- a recovering manoeuvre (with dummy / buoy).

.4 Have a drill / manoeuvre / muster on ...(date).

B2/6.2 Person-overboard activities

.1 Man overboard (on port side / starboard side / astern)!

.2 Drop lifebuoy(s).

.2.1 Sound "man overboard" alarm.

.3 Hoist flag signal "Oscar".

.4 Hard-a-port / hard-a-starboard the wheel.

.5 Is person in water / lifebuoy located?

.5.1 Yes, person in water / lifebuoy located.
.5.2 Report direction and distance of person in water / lifebuoy.
- .5.2.1 Direction at ... points port side / starboard side / ... degrees, distance ... metres.
- .5.2.2 Maintain visual contact to person in water / lifebuoy.
.5.3 No, person in water / lifebuoy not located (yet).
- .5.3.1 Look out for person in water / lifebuoy and report.
.5.4 Passenger / crew member missing (for ... hours / since ... UTC)

- search in vessel negative.
- .5.4.1 Stop engine(s).
- .5.4.2 Transmit alarm signal - PAN-PAN / distress alert - MAYDAY to radio coast station / Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre / vessels in vicinity and report.
- .5.4.3 Alarm signal - PAN-PAN / distress alert - MAYDAY transmitted / acknowledged by ... / not acknowledged (yet)..

.6 Return manoeuvre! Port / starboard, steer... degrees.

.7 Report position.

.7.1 Position ... .

.8 Report traffic situation.

.8.1 No vessel in vicinity.
.8.2 Following vessel(s) in vicinity ... .

.9 Report weather situation.

.9.1 Sea smooth/moderate/rough/high – swell slight/moderate/heavy from .. (cardinal points).
.9.2 Winds force Beaufort ... from ... (cardinal points).
.9.3 Visibility good/moderate/poor.
.9.4 Current ... knots to ... (cardinal points).

.10 Have man overboard stations / lookouts at ... manned and report.

.10.1 Man overboard stations / lookouts at ... manned.

.11 Stand by for recovering from shipboard and report.

.11.1 Standing by for recovering from shipboard.

.12 Stand by boat / motor lifeboat no. ... for letting go and report.

.12.1 Rescue boat / motor lifeboat no. ... standing by for letting go.

.13 Let go rescue boat / motor lifeboat.

.14 Use VHF Channel ... / frequency ... for communication.

.14.1 Use light signals / flag signals / whistle for communication.

.15 What is retreat signal for rescue boat / motor lifeboat ?

.15.1 Retreat signal ... .

.16 Stand by one / two crew member(s) for rescue in water and report.

.16.1 One / two crew member(s) standing by for rescue in water.

.17 Person overboard rescued / recovered.

.18 Stand by boat / rescue litter / rescue net / rescue basket / rescue sling and report.

.18.1 Boat / rescue litter / rescue net / rescue basket / rescue sling standing by.

.19 Hoist person and report.

.20 Report condition of survivor.

.20.1 Survivor
- is in good / bad condition.
- has hypothermia.
- is injured.
- is suffering from shock.
.20.2 Person is dead.

B2/6.3 Rescue operation - reporting readiness for assistance

See also A1/1.2 "Search and rescue communications"

.1 Received an alarm signal / PAN-PAN / distress alert - MAYDAY at ... UTC on ... (VHF Channel/frequency).

.2 Observed the following distress signal in ... degrees.

.3 Report the distress position.

.3.1 Distress position ... .

.4 Was the alarm signal / PAN-PAN / distress alert - MAYDAY acknowledged?

.4.1 The alarm signal / PAN-PAN / distress alert - MAYDAY was acknowledged by ... / not acknowledged (yet)..
.4.2 Acknowledge the PAN-PAN / distress alert - MAYDAY - RELAY.
.4.3 Transmit a MAYDAY - RELAY to ... (radio station).

.5 Watch the radar.

.6 Have the lookouts manned and report.

.6.1 Lookouts are manned.

.7 Contact vessels in vicinity of the distress and report.

.7.1 We have contact to following vessel(s) in vicinity of the distress: .... .
.7.2 We have no contact (yet).

.8 Request information from the vessel in distress and report.

.8.1 We have following information from the vessel in distress: ... .
.8.2 We have no information (yet).

.9 Stand by lines / lifebuoys / nets / derricks / cranes / ... and report.

.9.1 Lines / lifeboats / nets / derricks / cranes / ... standing by.

.10 Stand by lifeboats / rescue boat and report.

.10.1 Lifeboats / rescue boat standing by.

.11 Stand by liferaft(s) as boarding station(s) and report.

.11.1 Liferaft(s) standing by as boarding station(s).
.11.2 Let go liferaft(s) as boarding station(s) with ... crew members (each).

.12 Stand by ... crew members for assisting survivors in water and report.

.12.1 ... crew members standing by for assisting survivors in water.

.13 Switch on the deck lighting / outboard lighting / search lights.

.14 Stand by line throwing apparatus and report.

.14.1 Line throwing apparatus standing by.

B2/6.4 Conducting search

.1 We / MV ... will act as On-scene Co-ordinator.

.1.1 Inform radio coast station(s) / MRCC / vessels in vicinity.

.2 Stand by bridge team / lookouts for information / signals of On-scene Co-ordinator.

.2.1 Following information / signal received from On-scene Co-ordinator:

.3 We carry out search pattern ... / radar search.

.3.1 We start search pattern ... radar search at ... UTC.
- .3.1.1 Inform the crew / lookouts / engine room.

.4 Bridge team / lookouts!

Keep sharp lookout for signals / sightings of the vessel in distress and report every ... minutes.

.4.1 Light signals / smoke signals / sound signals / ... signals in ... degrees.
.4.2 Objects / vessel in distress / lifeboat(s) / life raft(s) / person(s) in water in ... degrees

.5 Stand by rescue team / boat crews / engine room and report.

.5.1 Rescue team / boat crews / engine room standing by.

.6 Transmit the following information / signals to the searching vessel(s): ... .

B2/6.5 Rescue activities

See also B2/6.2 "Person-overboard activities"

.1 Rescue persons in following order:

persons in water
injured / helpless persons
women and children
passengers
crew / members.

.2 Ask the survivor(s) the following information:

.2.1 What was the total number of persons on board the vessel in distress?
- .2.1.1 Total number of persons was: ... .
.2.2 What was the number of casualties?
- .2.2.1 Number of casualties was: ... .
.2.3 What was the number of lifeboats / liferafts launched?
- .2.3.1 Number of lifeboats / liferafts launched was: ... .
.2.4 What was the number of persons in lifeboats / liferafts?
- .2.4.1 Number of persons in lifeboats / liferafts was: ... .
.2.5 What was the number of persons in water?
- .2.5.1 Number of persons in water was: ... .

.3 Inform ... coast radio station about the name(s) / call sign(s) and destination of the vessel(s) with the survivors.

.3.1 Inform about the number of survivors on (each) vessel.
.3.2 Inform about the condition of the survivors.

.4 Inform ... coast radio station about the condition of the vessel in distress:

.4.1 The vessel in distress
- capsized / sunk / adrift (near position ... ) / drifting in ... degrees.
- grounded (in position: ...).
- on fire.
- not under command.

.5 Transmit the following safety message / navigational warning: Vessel in distress (in position ...) danger to navigation.

B2/6.6 Finishing with search and rescue operations

.1 Search and rescue finished at ... UTC.

.1.1 Inform the crew / lookouts / engine room.

.2 We resume on-board routine at ... UTC.

.3 Inform the coast radio station / searching vessels about the cancellation of search and rescue.

.4 We proceed with our voyage.

B3 Cargo and Cargo Handling

B3/1 Cargo Handling

B3/1.1 Loading and Unloading

.1 Loading capacities and quantities

.1 What is the deadweight of the vessel?
- .1.1 The deadweight is ... tonnes.
.2 What is the hold / bale / grain capacity of vessel?
- .2.1 The hold / bale / grain capacity is ... cubic metres.
.3 What is the container capacity of the vessel?
- .3.1 The container capacity is ... TEU.
.4 How many 20' / 40' containers will the vessel load?
- .4.1 The vessel will load ... 20' / 40' containers.
.5 How many cubic metres of cargo space are required?
- .5.1 ... cubic metres of cargo space are required.
.6 How many tonnes / cubic metres can the vessel still load?
- .6.1 The vessel can still load ... tonnes / cubic metres.
.7 How much deck cargo can the vessel load?
- .7.1 The vessel can load ... tonnes / cubic metres / ... 20' / 40' containers on deck.
.8 How many cars / trailers / trucks / ... can the vessel load?
- .8.1 The vessel can load ... cars / trailers / trucks / ... .
.9 What is the size of the hatch openings?
- .9.1 The size of the hatch openings is ... by ... metres.
.10 What is the safety load of no. ... hold?
- .10.1 The safety load of the ... deck of no. ... hold is ... tonnes per square metre.
.11 The vessel will still bunker ... tonnes of fuel / fresh water / ... .

.2 Dockside / shipboard cargo handling gear and equipment

.1 Are dockside / floating cranes available?
- .1.1 Yes, dockside / floating cranes are available.
- .1.2 No, dockside / floating cranes are not available.
.2 What is the safe working load of the crane?
- .2.1 The safe working load of the crane is ... tonnes.
.3 What is the maximum reach of the crane?
- .3.1 The maximum reach of the crane is ... metres.
.4 What is the handling capacity of the container crane / gantry?
- .4.1 The handling capacity of container crane / gantry is ... containers per hour.
.5 What is the handling capacity of the grain elevator / ore loader / ...?
- .5.1 The handling capacity of the grain elevator / ore loader / is ... tonnes / cubic metres per hour.
.6 What is the pumping capacity of the cargo pumps?
- .6.1 The pumping capacity of the cargo pumps is ... tonnes per hour.
.7 Are (light) fork-lift trucks for the cargo holds available?
- .7.1 Yes, (light) fork-lift trucks are available.
- .7.2 No, (light) fork-lift trucks are not available.
.8 Only use electric fork-lift trucks in the holds.
.9 What is the safe working load of the fork-lift truck?
- .9.1 The safe working load of the fork-lift truck is ... tonnes.
.10 What is the safe working load of the derricks / cranes of the vessel?
- .10.1 The safe working load of the derricks / cranes of the vessel is ... tonnes.
.11 What is the safe working load of the ... slings?
- .11.1 The safe working load of the ... slings is ... tonnes.
.12 These slings do not permit safe cargo handling.
- .12.1 Replace the slings.
.13 Are bob-cats available for trimming?
- .13.1 Yes, bob-cats are available for trimming.
- .13.2 No, bob-cats are not available for trimming.

.3 Preparing for loading / unloading

.1 Prepare the vessel for loading / discharging.
.2 Unlock the hatch covers.
.3 Rig the hatchrails in no. ... hold(s).
.4 Give notice of readiness to load / discharging by ... UTC / local time.
.5 Is the cargo list available and complete?
- .5.1 Yes, the cargo list is available and complete .
- .5.2 No, the cargo list is not available and complete (yet).
- .5.3 The cargo list will be available and complete in ... minutes.
.6 Complete the stowage plan.
.7 Make the stability calculation.
.8 Are the holds clean / dry / free of smell ?
- .8.1 Yes, the holds are clean / dry / free of smell.
- .8.2 No, the holds are not clean / dry / free of smell (yet).
- .8.3 The holds will be clean / dry / free of smell in ... minutes / hours.
  - .8.3.1 Clean the hold(s) / deck(s).
.9 Are the safety arrangements in the hold(s) operational?
- .9.1 Yes, the safety arrangements in the hold(s) are operational.
- .9.2 No, the safety arrangements in the hold(s) are not operational (yet).
- .9.3 The safety arrangements in the hold(s) will be operational in ... minutes.
.10 Fill the double bottom tank(s) / ballast tank(s) before loading the heavy lifts.
.11 What is the maximum loading rate / discharging rate?
- .11.1 The maximum loading rate / discharging rate is ... tonnes per hour.
- .11.2 Do not exceed the loading rate / discharging rate of ... tonnes per hour.

.4 Operating cargo handling equipment and hatches

.1 Open all hatches before loading / discharging.
.2 Are the cranes / derricks operational?
- .2.1 Yes, the cranes / derricks are operational.
- .2.2 No, the cranes / derricks are not operational (yet).
- .2.3 The cranes / derricks will be operational in ... minutes.
.3 Rig the derrick(s) / crane(s) of no. ... hold(s).
.4 Check the preventers.
.5 Keep within the safe working load of derrick(s) / crane(s).
.6 Instruct the winchmen / cranemen .
.7 Clean the tween deck(s) before opening lower hold(s).
.8 Switch on / off the hold ventilation.
.9 Switch on / off the hold lights.
.10 Close / open the cargo port(s) to no. ... hold(s).

.5 Maintaining / repairing cargo handling equipment

.1 Check the hold(s) / hatch cover(s) / derrick(s) / ... for damage and report.
- .1.1 The hold(s) / hatch cover(s) / derrick(s) / ... is / are in order.
- .1.2 The cargo battens are damaged.
- .1.3 The rubber seals of the hatch cover(s) are damaged.
- .1.4 The preventer(s) of no. ... hold(s) is / are damaged.
- .1.5 The (Container) lashings are damaged.
- .1.6 ... is / are damaged.
  - .1.6.1 Replace the damaged ... .
.2 The hold ladder(s) is / are bent.
- .2.1 Straighten the hold ladder(s).
.3 Are the hold ventilators operational?
- .3.1 Yes, the hold ventilators are operational.
- .3.2 No, the hold ventilators are not operational (yet).
- .3.3 The hold ventilators will be operational in ... minutes.
.4 Are the winch motors operational?
- .4.1 Yes, the winch motors are operational.
- .4.2 No, the winch motor of no. ... derrick is not operational (yet).
- .4.3 The winch motor of no. ... derrick will be operational in ... minutes.
.5 Check the repair works personally.

.6 Briefing on stowing and securing

.1 Check the
- careful and safe stowage.
- complete unloading.
- proper use of handling gear.
- careful separation of different lots.
.2 Close the hatches in case of rain / snow / ... .
.3 Refuse damaged / crushed / renailed / wet / torn / resewn / ... boxes / cartons / cases / crates / bags / ... .
.4 Do not overstow cartons with other goods.
.5 Do not use hooks for handling bags.
.6 Stow ventilation ducts into the bag cargo.
.7 Place dunnage between the tiers.
.8 Stow the
- ... into tween deck of no. ... hold.
- pallets / cartons / ... closely together.
- ... in reefer hold.
- empty containers in topmost tiers.
- container(s) onto hatch cover(s).
- ... .
.9 Check the
- containers for damage.
- correct interlock of the stowpieces.
- correct fixing of the rope clips.
.10 Secure the heavy lift(s) immediately .
.11 Relash all lashings.

B3/1.2 Handling Dangerous Goods

See also IMO IMDG Code, London 1994, as revised.

.1 Briefing on nature of dangerous goods

.1 What is the IMO Class of these goods?
- .1.1 The IMO Class of these goods is: ... .
.2 This package contains IMO Class ... goods.
.3 These goods are flammable / poisonous / ... .
- .3.1 Handle these goods with caution.
.4 These goods emit flammable gases in contact with water.
- .4.1 Keep these goods dry.
.5 These goods are liable to spontaneous heating and combustion.
.6 Do not touch ... .

.2 Instructions on compatibility and stowage

.1 Observe the IMDG-Code when loading / stowing.
.2 Check the
- proper segregation of goods.
- correct technical names in documents.
- correct marks / labels.
- compatibility of IMO Class ... goods.
.3 Stow IMO Class ... goods
- away from living quarters / away from ... .
- separated (by one hold) from IMO Class ... goods.
- under / on deck.
- .3.1 Cover IMO Class ... goods on deck with tarpaulins / ... .
.4 Stow
- flammable goods away from the engine room bulkhead / ... .
- infectious substances separated by one hold / compartment from foodstuffs.
- ... drums away from IMO Class ... goods at a minimum of ... metres.
.5 Brief the stevedores on the dangerous goods in number ... hold(s).
.6 Refuse damaged / wet / ... packings with dangerous goods.
.7 Ventilate the hold(s) before entering.
.8 Load / unload IMO Class ... goods first.
.9 No smoking during loading / unloading.

.3 Reporting incidents

.1 Sling(s) with bottles / drums / ... of IMO Class ... goods were dropped on deck / into no. ... hold / on pier ... .
- .1.1 Liquid / powder / gas is spilling.
.2 Several drums / barrels / tanks / ... are deformed ( and leaking).
.3 The ... container with IMO Class ... goods is spilling out of the door.
.4 Spilling substances of IMO Class ... escaped into the sea / harbour water.
- .4.1 Inform the pollution control.
.5 Temperature in locker / container / ... with IMO Class ... goods is increasing (rapidly).
.6 Orange / red / ... smoke is developing from IMO Class ... goods (on deck).
.7 Explosion in no. ... hold.
- .7.1 Damage to gas tank / container /....
.8 Minor / major fire in number ... hold.
- .8.1 Fire extinguished.
- .8.2 IMO Class ... goods re-ignited.
- .8.3 Fire under control.
- .8.4 Fire not under control (yet).
  - .8.4.1 Operate the general emergency alarm.
  - .8.4.2 Call the harbour fire brigade / ... .
.9 Report injured persons / casualties.
- .9.1 No person injured.
- .9.2 Number of injured persons / casualties is ... .

.4 Action in case of incidents

.1 Take actions according to the Emergency Plan.
.2 Turn the vessel out of the wind – the spilling gas / smoke is toxic.
.3 Put on protective clothing and breathing apparatus.
.4 Stop the spillage.
.5 Let the spillage evaporate.
.6 Remove the spillage with synthetic scoops.
- .6.1 Use absorbents for the spillage.
- .6.2 Do not touch the spillage.
.7 Separate contaminated goods from other goods.
.8 Cover contaminated goods with tarpaulins / ... .
.9 Only open the container / hold / locker / ... when smoking is stopped.
.10 Cool down the container / ... with water.
.11 Ventilate the hold(s) carefully.
.12 Close the hatch - operate the fire extinguishing system.
.13 Fight the fire from a great distance.
.14 Flood no. .. hold(s).
.15 Rescue persons.
- .15.1 Take injured persons / casualties to a safe area.
- .15.2 Provide first aid to injured persons.
- .15.3 Call the ambulance.
.16 Take off and dispose of contaminated clothing.
.17 Alter course for the nearest port (inform on radio).

B3/1.3 Handling Liquid Goods, Bunkers and Ballast Pollution Prevention

.1 Preparing safety measures

.1 Plug the scuppers / drip-trays and report.
- .1.1 All scuppers / drip-trays are plugged.
.2 Close the sea-valves / discharges and report.
- .2.1 All sea-valves / discharges are closed.
.3 Stand by absorbent materials and report.
- .3.1 Absorbent materials standing by.
.4 Stand by spill control gear and report.
- .4.1 Spill control gear standing by.
.5 Stand by emergency fire pump / foam monitor / fire extinguishers and report.
- .5.1 Emergency fire pump / foam monitor / fire extinguishers standing by.
.6 Fit bonding wire and report.
- .6.1 Bonding wire is fitted.
.7 Maintain contact on VHF Channels ... with the bunker barge / oil terminal.
.8 Is the oil pollution prevention plan available?
- .8.1 Yes, the oil pollution prevention plan is available.
- .8.2 No, the oil pollution prevention plan is not available (yet).
- .8.3 The oil pollution prevention plan will be available in ... minutes.
.9 Instruct the pumpman / ... and report.
- .9.1 Pumpman / ... is instructed.

.2 Operating pumping equipment

(including phrases for communication with bunker barge / oil terminal)

.1 What is the (maximum) loading rate / discharge rate?
- .1.1 The (maximum) loading rate / discharge rate is: ... tonnes per hour.
.2 Is the COW - system / inert gas system operational?
- .2.1 Yes, the COW - system / inert gas system is operational.
- .2.2 No, the COW - system / inert gas system is not operational (yet).
- .2.3 The COW - system / inert gas will be operational in ... minutes.
.3 When will crude oil washing start?
- .3.1 Crude oil washing will start in ... minutes.
.4 Are your tanks inerted?
- .4.1 Yes, my tanks are inerted.
- .4.2 No, my tanks are not inerted (yet).
- .4.3 My tanks will be inerted in ... minutes.
.5 What is the pressure in the inerted tanks?
- .5.1 The pressure in the inerted tanks is ... bar.
.6 What is the pumping pressure?
- .6.1 The pumping pressure is ... bar.
.7 Can we connect the loading arm?
- .7.1 Yes, you can connect the loading arm.
- .7.2 No, you cannot connect the loading arm (yet).
- .7.3 Connect the loading arm in ... minutes.
.8 Inform ... minutes before loading / discharge will start / finish.
- .8.1 Loading / discharge will start / finish in ... minutes.
.9 What is the back pressure for stripping?
- .9.1 The backpressure for stripping is... bars.
.10 Are the cargo hoses / booms connected?
- .10.1 Yes, the cargo hoses / booms are connected.
- .10.2 No, the cargo hoses / booms are not connected (yet).
- .10.3 The cargo hoses / booms will be connected in ... minutes.
.11 Are the cargo hoses / booms disconnected?
- .11.1 Yes, the cargo hoses / booms are disconnected.
- .11.2 No, the cargo hoses / booms are not disconnected (yet).
- .11.3 The cargo hoses / booms will be disconnected in ... minutes.
.12 Are you ready to load / discharge?
- .12.1 Yes, I am ready to load / discharge.
- .12.2 No, I am not ready to load / discharge (yet).
- .12.3 I will be ready to load / discharge in ... minutes.
.13 Keep a safe working pressure.
.14 Open the valve(s) and report.
- .14.1 All full open aboard / ashore.
.15 Close the valve(s) and report.
- .15.1 All full closed aboard / ashore.
.16 Start pumping (slowly).
.17 Are you pumping / receiving?
- .17.1 Yes, I am pumping / receiving.
- .17.2 No, I am not pumping / not receiving.
.18 Increase / decrease pumping rate to ... revolutions / bar..
.19 (Quantity received) - stop pumping.

.3 Reporting and cleaning up spillage

.1 Leak at manifold connection!
- .1.1 Overflow at ...!
.2 Stop pumping!
.3 How much is spilled?
- .3.1 Spill is about ... tonne(s).
.4 Treat spill with ... .
.5 Stand by oil clearance team and report.
- .5.1 Oil clearance team standing by.
- .5.2 All crew assist to remove the spill.
  - .5.2.1 Spillage stopped.
  - .5.2.2 Spill cleaned up.
  - .5.2.3 Spill waste contained in save-all /… .
.6 Oil / ... escaping into sea / harbour water!
.6.1 Inform pollution control!

.4 Ballast handling

.1 Plug the scuppers and report.
- .1.1 All scuppers are plugged.
.2 Open / close the sea suction valve / ballast tank valve no. ... and report.
- .2.1 Sea suction valve / ballast tank valve no. ... is open / closed.
.3 Start the ballast pump and report.
- .3.1 Ballast pump started.
.4 Stop the ballast pump (ballast overflow) and report.
- .4.1 Ballast pump stopped.
.5 Pump out ballast tank no. ... and report.
- .5.1 Ballast tank no. ... is pumped out.
- .5.2 Stop the ballast pump - ballast dirty!

.5 Cleaning tanks

.1 Pump the slops into the slop tank .
.2 Dispose the sludge into the sludge tank.
.3 Order a shore slop tank / slop barge.
- .3.1 We have ... tonnes of slops / sludge.
.4 Start / stop pumping slops.
.5 Keep a safe working pressure.

B3/1.4 Preparing for Sea

.1 Close and secure the hatch covers for sea and report

.1.1 Hatch covers closed and secured.

.2 Lash and secure the goods for sea and report.

.2.1 Goods lashed and secured.

(In ro/ro-ferries: the execution of instructions 3, 4 and 5 given from the bridge on radio should be confirmed by the person in charge of the corresponding station using phrases 3.1, 4.1 and 5.1)

.3 Close and secure the bow door / stern door and report.

.3.1 Bow door / stern door closed and secured.

.4 Fold and secure the bow ramp / stern ramp / side ramp and report.

.4.1 Bow ramp / stern ramp / side ramp folded and secured.

.5 Lash and secure all cars / trucks / wagons / ... and report.

.5.1 All cars / trucks / wagons / ... lashed and secured.

.6 Lower and secure the derricks / cranes and report.

.6.1 Derricks / cranes lowered and secured.

.7 Check the seaworthiness of the holds and report.

.7.1 Holds seaworthy.

.8 How much ballast can we take (down to her marks)?

.8.1 We can take ... tonnes of ballast.

.9 Check the trim.

.9.1 Fill the forepeak to decrease the stern trim.
.9.2 Fill the double-bottom tank(s).
.9.3 Pump fuel from ... tank to ... tank to bring the vessel upright.

B3/2 Cargo care

B3/2.1 Operating Shipboard Equipment for Cargo Care

.1 Is the equipment for cargo care operational?

.1.1 Yes, the equipment for cargo care is operational.
.1.2 No, the ... (equipment) is not operational (yet).
.1.3 The ... (equipment) will be operational in ... minutes.

.2 What is the air change rate of the hold ventilators?

.2.1 The air change rate of the hold ventilators is ... -fold.

.3 Are the temperature / humidity recorders in the hold(s) operational?

.3.1 Yes, the temperature / humidity recorders in the hold(s) are operational.
.3.2 No, the temperature / humidity recorders in the hold(s) are not operational (yet).
.3.3 The temperature / humidity recorders in the hold(s) will be operational in ... minutes.

.4 Instruct the crew how to connect reefer plugs / clip-on units / ... and report.

.4.1 The crew is instructed how to connect reefer plugs / clip-on units / ... .

B3/2.2 Taking Measures for Cargo Care

.1 Carrying out inspections

.1 The holds must be inspected by the surveyor before loading.
.2 Check the reefer holds for proper loading preparation and report.
- .2.1 The reefer holds are ready for loading.
- .2.2 The reefer holds are not ready for loading (yet).
- .2.3 The reefer holds will be ready for loading in ... minutes.
.3 Are the holds clean (dry and free of smell)?
- .3.1 Yes, the holds are clean (dry and free of smell).
- .3.2 No, the holdsare not clean (dry and free of smell) (yet).
- .3.3 The holds will be clean (dry and free of smell) in ... minutes / hours.
.4 Check the operation of the hold ventilators and report
- .4.1 The hold ventilators are operational.
- .4.2 The hold ventilators (in no. ... hold(s)) are not operational (yet).
- .4.3 The hold ventilators (in no ... hold(s)) will be operational in ... minutes.
.5 Order a surveyor to check the reefer plugs / cargo securings.
.6 Is the certificate of survey available and complete?
- .6.1 Yes, the certificate of survey is available and complete.
- .6.2 No, the certificate of survey is not available and complete (yet).
- .6.3 The certificate of survey will be available and complete in ... minutes / hours.
.7 Check the lashings and securings every day / ... hours..
.8 Enter all checks into the log-book.
.9 Before unloading open the hatches only when the surveyor is present.

.2 Describing damage to the cargo

See also section B2/1.2.3 "Reporting incidents"

.1 The ...(cargo) is in a bad condition.
.2 The packages of ...(cargo) are
- wet / damp / mouldy.
- marked by fresh water / sea water.
.3 The metal of ...(cargo) is rusty.
.4 The bands of ...(cargo) are broken / missing / rusty.
.5 The crates / cases with ...(cargo) are renailed.
- .5.1 The boards of crates / cases with ...(cargo) are loose.
.6 The marks / labels on ...(cargo) are unclear / illegible / false.
.7 The contents of drums / barrels / ... are unknown.
.8 The weight of the ...(cargo) is unknown.
.9 The boxes / crates / cases / ... with ...(cargo) are damaged.
.10 The bags / bales with ...(cargo) are torn / resewn / spilling.
.11 The drums / barrels / ... with ...(cargo) are deformed / spilling .
.12 The boxes / cartons / cases / ... with ...(cargo) are crushed.
.13 The bags / boxes / cartons / ... with ...(cargo) are not full / slack / empty.
.14 The bags / boxes / cartons / ... with ...(cargo) are second-hand.
.15 The boxes / cartons / cases / ... with bottles of ...(cargo) are (partly) broken.
.16 The ...(cargo) is (partly)
- eaten by rats / worms.
- infected by vermin.
- missing.
.17 ... container(s) are damaged.
- .17.1 ... container(s) were damaged
  - before loading.
  - during loading.
  - by shifting on board.
  - by heavy seas.
.18 ... container(s) were washed overboard (inform on radio).
.19 The temperature in no. ... hold is above normal / below normal / critical / ... degrees Celsius.
.20 The humidity of ...(cargo) is above normal / below normal / critical.

.3 Taking actions

See also section B2/1.2.4 "Action in case of incident"

.1 Switch on the hold ventilation to supply / exhaust air.
.2 Switch off the hold ventilation (in case of shipping seas).
.3 Switch on / off the automatic temperature control / recorder.
.4 Relash the container(s) / car(s) / trucks(s)... in no. ... hold / on ... deck.
.5 Replug the reefer container(s) in no. ... hold / on deck.
.6 Secure the shifting cargo in no. ... hold / on ... deck.
.7 Protect the deck cargo of ...(cargo) against sun / rain / shipping seas.
.8 Keep the deck cargo of ...(cargo) wet / dry.
.9 Check the contents of drum(s) / barrel(s) / container(s) / ... with false labels.

B4 Passenger Care

The phrases of this chapter should help Masters, officers and crew members of passenger vessels and passenger ferries to inform passengers on safety aspects and to manage them in case of an emergency.

B4/1 Briefing and Instruction

B4/1.1 Conduct of passengers on board

.1 General information on conduct of passengers

.1 Ladies and Gentlemen. This is Captain ... speaking.

I have pleasure in informing you that all safety equipment is in full working order. The bow / stern doors are closed and secured. The vessel is in all respects ready for sea. Please listen carefully to the safety instructions which follow. In the unlikely event of an emergency, please obey the orders given on the public address system.
.2 Passengers are requested to read all notes and leaflets concerning safety regulations.
.3 All regulations concerning the vessel's routine have to be obeyed.

.2 Briefing on prohibited areas, decks, and spaces

Safety regulations do not permit passengers to enter the following spaces:
- navigating bridge
- engine room
- manoeuvring areas at the front and back end of the vessel
- cargo rooms and compartments
- service rooms
- all areas and spaces marked "Crew only"
- all closed, sealed or roped off areas, spaces and rooms
- car decks when the vessel is at sea.

B4/1.2 Briefing on safety regulations, preventive measures and communications

.1 Drills

.1 International regulations require all passengers to be assembled in a drill which has to take place within 24 hours of departure.
.2 A drill will be held to familiarize passengers with their assembly stations, with their life-saving equipment and with emergency procedures.
.3 All passengers must attend this drill.

.2 The general emergency alarm

.1 In case of emergency seven short blasts and one prolonged blast will be given with the ship's whistle and the alarm system.
.2 Remain calm when you hear the general emergency alarm.
.3 Passengers will be taught how to act and behave in cases of emergency .

.3 Preventing / reporting fire

.1 Always remember that fire is the greatest hazard aboard ship.
.2 Always act immediately if you detect fire or smell fumes or smoke.
.3 Always inform a member of the crew if you detect fire or smell fumes or smoke.
.4 Be careful to extinguish cigarettes completely.
.5 Put used cigarettes in a container provided.
.6 Never smoke in bed.
.7 Never smoke on deck except in areas labelled as smoking areas.
.8 Never throw a cigarette overboard.
.9 The use of naked light and open fire is strictly prohibited.
.10 Never use lighted candles.
.11 Never hang anything over or near an electric bulb.
.12 Never use an electric iron in a cabin. If you need to iron something use the ironing room on .... deck. The key may be collected at the information desk.
.13 If you detect a fire or smell fumes or smoke act immediately as follows:
- Call out "Fire !"
- Operate the nearest fire alarm
- Inform a member of the crew
- Telephone the navigating bridge. The number to dial is ....

.4 PA announcements on emergency

.1 Attention please! Attention please!

This is your captain with an important announcement.

I repeat, this is your captain with an important announcement.
- .1.1 We have grounded / a minor flooding (in ... ) / a minor fire (in ... ).
- .1.2 There is no immediate danger to our passengers or the ship and there is no reason to be alarmed.
- .1.3 For safety reasons we request all passengers to go to their assembly stations on deck and wait there for further instructions.
- .1.4 Please follow the instructions given by the officers and crew.
- .1.5 The ship's fire fighting team / damage control team is fighting the fire / flooding.
- .1.6 We also have radio contact with other ships / radio coast stations.
- .1.7 The fire / flooding is under control.
- .1.8 As soon as I have further information I will make another announcement. I ask you kindly to remain calm. There is no danger at this time.
.2 This is your Captain speaking. I have another announcement. The fire / flooding is not under control yet.
- .2.1 There is smoke / flooding in ... Access to this area is prohibited..
- .2.2 For safety reasons we request all passengers to prepare to go to their assembly stations. Access to the assembly stations will be via ...... . Do not forget to take your lifejackets and blankets with you.
- .2.3 All passengers of deck no. ..... are requested to follow the crew members who will escort you to your assembly stations.
- .2.4 When you get to your assembly stations put on your lifejackets and wait for further orders.
- .2.5 Do not go to the lifeboat stations until you are ordered to do so.
- .2.6 Go to your lifeboat stations.
- .2.7 Follow the escape routes shown.
- .2.8 Do not enter the lifeboats / liferafts. The order to enter the lifeboats / liferafts will be given from the bridge or by the officers.
- .2.9 We have just received a message from shore / other vessels that assistance is on the way. Assistance should arrive within approximately .... hours.

.5 Person overboard

.1 If you see anybody fall overboard, act as follows:
- call out "Man overboard"
- throw lifebuoys overboard
- keep your eyes on the person in the water
- show / tell an officer / crew the person's position in the water, or telephone the bridge immediately, the number is .... .

.6 Protective measures for children

.1 Children must be kept under permanent observation.
.2 Never let children climb or sit on the ship's rails.
.3 Special lifejackets for children are available; please ask the steward / stewardess.
.4 You may leave your children under qualified care in the children's playroom / on the playdeck on .... deck from .... to .... hours.

B4/2 Evacuation and Boat Drill

B4/2.1 Allocating/directing to assembly stations, describing how to escape

.1 When the general emergency alarm is sounded, which consists of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast, all passengers have to go to their assembly station. Take your lifejackets and blankets with you. Lifejackets are stored in your cabins under your beds and at your assembly stations. You are encouraged to try on your lifejacket.

.2 All passengers must put on

warm clothing
long trousers, long-sleeved shirts / jackets
strong shoes and head covering.

.3 All passengers with their lifejackets and blankets are requested to go to their assembly stations / the lounge / the ... immediately.

.4 From your assembly stations you will be escorted to your lifeboats / liferafts.

.5 All passengers are requested to carefully study the safety instructions behind their cabin doors.

.6 All passengers are requested to follow the escape routes shown.

.7 Do not use lifts / elevators.

.8 All passengers are requested to strictly obey the instructions given by the officers or crew.

.9 When you hear the abandon ship alarm, which consists of one prolonged and one short blast repeated continuously, please act in the same manner as under the general emergency alarm.

.10 During the voyage you may hear some other sound signals. These are exclusively for the information of the crew. Please, act only if you hear the general emergency alarm or the abandon ship alarm.

.11 If you have any questions regarding safety, do not hesitate to ask any of the officers or crew.

B4/2.2 Briefing on how to dress and what to take to assembly stations

.1 Take your lifejacket and a blanket.

You will find your lifejacket under your bed.

.2 Put on warm clothing, long-sleeved shirts, strong shoes and head covering whatever the weather. No high-heeled shoes.

.3 Do not forget personal documents, your spectacles and medicine if necessary.

.4 Do not return to your cabin to collect your property.

B4/2.3 Performing roll call

.1 At your assembly station one of the officers / crew will perform a roll call.

.2 The officer / crew will say "This is a roll call", and will call out the passengers individually by their names.

.3 When your name is called out, please answer loudly "Here".

.4 If one of your cabinmates is not able to attend the roll call, please inform the officer / crew immediately.

B4/2.4 Briefing on how to put on lifejackets

.1 (dependent on type of lifejacket used)

pull the lifejacket over your head
tighten the strings well
pull the strings around your waist and tie in front.

.2 Follow closely the demonstration given by the officer / crew.

The crew members will help you if necessary.

.3 Carefully study the demonstration in the pictures in your cabins.

.4 Carefully study the demonstration in the diagram at the assembly station.

B4/2.5 Instructions on how to embark and behave in lifeboats / liferafts

.1 Enter the lifeboat / liferaft only when ordered by an officer / lifeboatman.

.2 Clear the entrance of the lifeboat / liferaft immediately after entering.

.3 Do not push each other when entering the lifeboat / liferaft.

.4 Hold on to ropes or to your seat when lowering / hoisting.

.5 Sit down in the lifeboat / liferaft immediately.

.6 Keep your lifejackets on.

.7 Provisions and drinking water will be distributed by an officer / lifeboatman only.

.8 Strictly obey all instructions given by the officer / lifeboatman.

.9 Discipline in the lifeboat / liferaft is of vital importance.

B4/2.6 On-scene measures and actions in lifeboats / liferafts

.1 Keep a sharp lookout for persons in the water.

.2 Have a line / hook / knife / lifebuoy ready.

.3 Do not take off your shirts / long trousers / head covering whatever the weather.

.4 Pump out the water / free the lifeboat / liferaft from water.

.5 Who needs medical first aid?

.6 Everybody will get the same ration of provisions and water.

.7 Warning! Do not drink sea water whatever the situation.

.8 We will send a MAYDAY.

.9 We will fire rockets / use smoke buoys / ..... to attract attention.

.10 We will join the other lifeboats / liferafts.

B4/3 Attending to Passengers in an Emergency

B4/3.1 Informing on present situation

.1 The vessel was abandoned in position .... due to fire / grounding / collision / flooding / heavy list / serious damage / ... .

.2 Keep calm. There is no reason to panic. The officers / lifeboatmen know exactly what to do.

.3 There are enough life-saving appliances for everyone on board.

.4 The Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre / vessels in the vicinity have already been informed of our situation.

.5 Vessels / helicopters / aircraft are coming to our rescue.

.6 Vessels / helicopters / aircraft will reach us within ...... hours.

.7 We have radio contact with rescue craft.

.8 There are enough provisions and drinking water for 48 hours.

.9 You obtain medicine for seasickness from the lifeboatman.

B4/3.2 Escorting helpless passengers

.1 ...... persons are missing.

.2 Search all cabins / WCs / showers for missing persons.

.3 Assist those who need help.

.4 Help children, elderly, disabled, injured or sick persons with lifejackets.

.5 Give assistance when entering lifeboats / liferafts.

.6 We require warm clothing and blankets for the children / elderly / disabled / injured / sick.

.7 We require a stretcher for the disabled / injured / sick.

.8 All persons, please move closer.

.8.1 The elderly / disabled / injured / sick need room to lie down.

.9 Everyone, please, be quiet. The children / the sick need rest.