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GROUNDING

Technical visualGrounding assessment sequence
Grounding assessment sequenceA conceptual grounding response: stop or neutralize propulsion, check people and the vessel for flooding or fuel leakage, assess the situation, and seek professional help where damage, pollution or uncertain refloating is involved.1STOP ORNEUTRAL2CHECKPEOPLE3CHECK HULL +FUEL4ASSESS +GET HELP
Grounding assessment sequenceA conceptual grounding response: stop or neutralize propulsion, check people and the vessel for flooding or fuel leakage, assess the situation, and seek professional help where damage, pollution or uncertain refloating is involved.1STOP OR NEUTRAL2CHECK PEOPLE3CHECK HULL + FUEL4ASSESS + GET HELP

bottom contact

Do not automatically apply heavy reverse power.

Stop or neutralize propulsion.

Check for injuries.

Check immediately for flooding, fuel leakage and structural damage.

Determine position, water depth, tide/current and nature of the grounding.

Do not automatically apply heavy reverse power.

Refloating should be attempted only after considering hull, propulsion, rudder, tide, bottom and environmental risk.

Seek professional assistance for hard grounding, damage, pollution or uncertain refloating.

Report pollution immediately through the appropriate channels.

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