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INITIAL ACTION
Note
If your vessel has struck another end on it is
NORMALLY better to remain embedded in the gash until it
is clear that both vessels are safe. This is essential in the
case of a Ro-Ro Passenger Ferry. In such a case it may be
considered prudent action to maintain engines at dead slow
ahead to prevent withdrawal, such vessels could sink
quickly once the separation has taken place.
Because of the existing strength of a tanker, there is little
risk of her foundering when the vessels are parted, but
there are the conflicting hazards of fire/explosion and
pollution.
Whilst not belittling the threat to marine life caused by oil
pollution from a leaking tanker, our primary concern is to
ensure the safety of life of the two crews.
DAMAGE CONTROL
The Chief Officer will advise you of the extent and nature
of the damage. Although no heavy shock wave may have
been felt by a glancing blow it may be responsible for the
heaviest
damage. Examine any compartments likely to become
flooded, if necessary obtain materials for shores to
support bulkheads. Start the pumps ( if not already started
)and if all seems well
slowly part the vessels (this may need considerable stem
power if there was much headway when the accident
occurred).
LEGAL ASPECTS