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).
- Rapid Response: Fast assessment and action to prevent escalation.
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.