• Flooding and Stability Management
  • Causes of Flooding: Hull breaches, collisions, grounding, or equipment failure.
  • Damage Control Procedures: Techniques for plugging, patching, and shoring damaged areas to contain water ingress.
  • Stability Awareness: Understanding how flooding affects a vessel’s stability and steps to counteract listing or capsizing.
    • Leak and Structural Repair
    • Material Use: Hands-on training with wedges, patches, and sealants.
    • Tools and Techniques: Proper use of damage control kits, portable pumps, and welding equipment (if applicable).
      • Team Coordination and Communication
      • Chain of Command: Following orders and relaying accurate information.
      • Team Drills: Simulated emergency scenarios to practice coordination.
      • Emergency Procedures: Mastery of abandon ship, man overboard, or firefighting protocols.
        • Training Methods:
        • Classroom Instruction: Theoretical knowledge on ship safety, damage control tools, and emergency protocols.
        • Simulators and Mock Scenarios: Realistic environments for hands-on practice with flooding, and other emergencies.
        • Live Exercises: Drills to ensure readiness under realistic conditions.