Fire in port

Fire in port may occur during cargo, bunkering or any other operation.

Fire in port to be dealt in separate way than at sea.

Immediate action:

Raise the alarm.

Announce by PA.

Inform port authorities.

Inform the Master.

Muster all crew at emergency station.

	Muster as per emergency team
	Carry out head count
	Check if any casualty

Cease cargo or bunker operations.

Cast off barges alongside.

Non essential persons to be sent ashore.

One man standby at the gangway with cargo plan, fire wallet, international shore connection to act as a guide for shore fire party.

Fire party briefed.

Proceed to scene off fire and investigate.

	Investigation to wear firemen’s outfit.
	They are to be supported by two men with fire hose, used to produce protective curtain.

Shut down all ventilation.

Start emergency fire p/p.

Continue boundary cooling of adjacent spaces.

Try to fight the fire by conventional means.

After fire brigade comes:

	Hand over fire wallet.
	Co-ordinate closely and assist as required.
	Constant check on stability at all times.
	Close and batten down hatches.
	Isolate all electrical circuits related to the affected area.

Consider loss of stability while using water as an extinguishing medium.

Consider the possibility by using foam or by flooding the hold with carbon-di-oxide.

Follow up actions:

Report details to owner, charterer, P&I club.

Send an accident report to MPA.

Prepare a master’s report that includes:

	When fire started.
	Extent of fire.
	Damage due to fire.
	Any personnel injury.
	Attempts made to extinguish fire.
	Time taken to extinguish fire.

Updated: September 16, 2007