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PROPULSION LOSS

Technical visualPropulsion loss priorities
Propulsion loss prioritiesA conceptual propulsion-loss response: maintain control, assess drift and immediate hazards, use an anchor only when safe and effective, and signal or call for assistance as circumstances require.maintain controlassess traffic, weather and drift1CONTROL2ASSESS3ANCHOR IFSAFE + EFFECTIVE4SIGNAL ORCALL
Propulsion loss prioritiesA conceptual propulsion-loss response: maintain control, assess drift and immediate hazards, use an anchor only when safe and effective, and signal or call for assistance as circumstances require.1MAINTAIN CONTROL2ASSESS DRIFT + HAZARDS3ANCHOR IF SAFE4SIGNAL OR CALL

anchor only when appropriate

Engine failure alone does not automatically make a vessel not under command.

Maintain control of the vessel.

Assess immediate hazards, traffic, weather and drift.

Put on life jackets when conditions warrant.

Anchor if safe, effective and needed to prevent dangerous drift.

Signal or call for assistance as appropriate.

Troubleshoot only within the operator's competence and the manufacturer's procedure.

Escalate to PAN-PAN or MAYDAY if the developing circumstances justify it.

Important: Engine failure alone does not automatically create Navigation Rules status as NUC.

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