Prevention is better than cure..we know it even then accidents happens,the intencity of accidents on board ships are more of the nature of Humen error .Here are few precautions which are self explenatory
(1) Fit C.C.T.V. (Close Circuit Television) to all compartments so you can see if any water or fire in that area
(2) Maintain Bilge pumps
(3) Fit Bilge sensors as low as possible in the bilges
(4) Clean Bilge strainers and filters often
(5) Have portable pumps on the vessel (if a diesel or petrol pump; only use these in a well ventilated area)
(6) Inspect the hull of your vessel for any damage before proceeding to sea
(7) Inspect the hull of your vessel for any damage while in Dry-dock
(8) Withdraw Non-Return valves and check them out (only possible in dry-dock)
(9) Make sure bilge alarms can be heard throughout the vessel
(10) Check the bilges several times a day (visually)
(11) Remove any debris from the bilges (this will eventually get to the pumps and choke it
(12) Sea-cocks should be placed as high as possible in the engine-room
(13) NEVER EVER remove a Non-return valve while the vessel is in water
(14) If the bilge pumps are not coping with the amount of water in the bilges, close all bilge pumps down as it could be the bilge pumping system that is to blame for the ingress of water
(15) Make sure all water-tight doors and hatches are closed when not in use (place a placard on every door saying so) E.G.(DOORS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES)
(16) Fit Grids over slush wells (Strainers in the hold)
(17) While at anchor or before leaving the vessel, close all sea-cocks that are not being used
(18) Have extra bilge pumps fitted, (electric and Diesel driven)
(19) Have whale pumps fitted
(20) As part of a muster drill, have the whole crew accustomed to the bilge pumping system.
(2) Maintain Bilge pumps
(3) Fit Bilge sensors as low as possible in the bilges
(4) Clean Bilge strainers and filters often
(5) Have portable pumps on the vessel (if a diesel or petrol pump; only use these in a well ventilated area)
(6) Inspect the hull of your vessel for any damage before proceeding to sea
(7) Inspect the hull of your vessel for any damage while in Dry-dock
(8) Withdraw Non-Return valves and check them out (only possible in dry-dock)
(9) Make sure bilge alarms can be heard throughout the vessel
(10) Check the bilges several times a day (visually)
(11) Remove any debris from the bilges (this will eventually get to the pumps and choke it
(12) Sea-cocks should be placed as high as possible in the engine-room
(13) NEVER EVER remove a Non-return valve while the vessel is in water
(14) If the bilge pumps are not coping with the amount of water in the bilges, close all bilge pumps down as it could be the bilge pumping system that is to blame for the ingress of water
(15) Make sure all water-tight doors and hatches are closed when not in use (place a placard on every door saying so) E.G.(DOORS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES)
(16) Fit Grids over slush wells (Strainers in the hold)
(17) While at anchor or before leaving the vessel, close all sea-cocks that are not being used
(18) Have extra bilge pumps fitted, (electric and Diesel driven)
(19) Have whale pumps fitted
(20) As part of a muster drill, have the whole crew accustomed to the bilge pumping system.
