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WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT PERSONAL HANDBOOK AN INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR VESSELS MANAGED BY WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT Take care of this booklet while you a

WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT

PERSONAL HANDBOOK

AN INTRODUCTION

TO

SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS

FOR VESSELS MANAGED BY

WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT

Take care of this booklet while you are onboard

This booklet belongs to your cabin

Upon request to your commanding officer, you may take the booklet

with you when signing off

This booklet is to be used as a guide and reference for

your personal safety.

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

HISTORY

WELCOME ONBOARD

FLOW CHARTS, ORGANISATIONS

SAFETYANDQUALITY

SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

SAFE WORK PRACTICES

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

ACUTE FIRST AID

GENERAL FIRST AID

HOT WORK

HOT WORK CARRIED OUT OUTSIDE

THE DESIGNATED HOT WORK SPACE

OPENING-UP EQUIPMENT AND FITTINGS

USE OF TOOLS

TANKS AND COMPARTMENTS

ENCLOSED SPACE ENTRY

THE ENCLOSED SPACES DANGER PLAN

ENTRY INTO ENCLOSED SPACE

EMERGENCY ENTRY INTO ENCLOSED SPACE

WORK ALOFT & OVERSIDE PROCEDURE

ON THE SHIP SIDES

ON THE SUPERSTRUCTURE,MASTS AND

IN CARGO SPACES

SAFETY AND IMPROVEMENT REPORTS

UNDESIREDEVENT/NC REPORT

THE COMPANY’S DESIGNATED PERSON

ISM REPORTING LINES

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INTRODUCTION

Wilhelmsen Ship Management welcomes you onboard and wishes you pleasant sailing The objective of this booklet is to familiarise you with some basic information on the organisation and operating standards of the Company

It is a fact that most of the accident that occur on board vessels did not happen because of malfunction of the equipment, but because of carelessness or lack of attention by the crewmembers

In many cases the accidents are due to the crewmember's lack of training, or insufficient instructions from the person in charge

Nevertheless, many of the accidents are caused by communication difficulties between the person in charge and the crewmember, created by language barriers that exists on board quite a number of ships

This booklet consists of some of the instructions and regulations applicable to all onboard, which are essential to the smooth functioning of the ‘daily life’ on a ship More detailed information is available in the Company’s manuals as well as other instruction manuals available onboard

Members of the crew may clarify any doubts they have with the Head of their Department

We hope the content of this book will give each person a better understanding of our

‘style’ and contribute to improved safety and quality in shipboard operations

History

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (formerly known as Barber International) is a fully owned subsidiary of Wilh Wilhelmsen Limited A/S, Lysaker Wilh Wilhelmsen A/S, one of the leading Ship Owning companies in Norway, was founded in 1861 The Company was founded on 1st January 1987 as an independent ship management and consultancy Company on a worldwide basis

Welcome Onboard

Welcome onboard one of Wilhelmsen Ship Management’s vessels This booklet is

to inform you about safety, personal protection and procedures Hope you will find this book useful, and that you focus on SAFETY in your daily activities

FLOW CHARTS, ORGANISATIONS

GLOBAL STRUCTURE

- Safety and Quality Management Structure

- Ship Board Organisation

GLOBAL STRUCTURE !!!

SAFETY & QUALITY MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

Designated Person

HSEQ Dept Marine & Technical

WilhTec

SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

Direct access

General Manager Operation TOP MANAGEMENT

MASTER

ENGINEERS

ENGINE CREW DECK CREW

SECOND ENGINEER DECK OFFICERS

During specialised operations

SPECIALISED PERSONNEL / CREW

LEADER OF SPECIALISED TEAM / CREW

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SHIP BOARD ORGANISATION

An introduction t

ALARM SIGNALS

There are normally 2 fixed alarm systems onboard To familiarise your

self, check with the “GENERAL EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS”

(Muster Plan) for types of emergency signals, where to muster and which

task assignments you are responsible for

At the sound of the alarm bells, proceed immediately to your mustering

station, in accordance with the “GENERAL EMERGENCY

INSTRUCTIONS”

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/GET TO KNOW YOUR SHIP

NO CREWMEMBER IS EXONERATED FROM THE RESPONSIBILITY TO FAMILIARISE THEMSELVES TO ENABLE THE CARE OF OWN AND OTHER PERSONAL SAFETY, TO TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS AND MEASURES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO SHIP, CARGO, ENVIRONMENT AS WELL POLLUTION PREVENTION

The safety instruction shall be complied with at all times, and the personnel shall make themselves familiar with the following:

All personnel are requested to show a positive attitude towards safety and accident prevention, to review the SOLAS Training Manual, and to familiarise themselves with:

• The Muster Plan, Contingency Plans and their specific duties in the event of emergencies

• Their lifeboat and it's location

• The layout of the ship, including emergency exits and

escapes routes from their cabin and place of work

• The location of lifejackets, life buoys, life rafts and

fire-fighting equipment

• The proper use of safety and personal protection

equipment

• Adherence to work procedures and plans

• The requirement to report all accidents, near-accidents, potential hazards and unsafe conditions

In order to improve the personnel's familiarisation with the ship, new personnel shall follow the Company’s familiarisation program Part one (BSM form D40) to be completed before the vessel’s departure, alternatively to be completed during the first 24 hours onboard Part two (BSM form D41) to be completed with reasonable time after joining, before being assigned to any of the duties

FIRE PREVENTION

Special considerations in or around cargo spaces

An explosion or outbreak of fire in or around cargo spaces represents a fatal risk for the ship and crew

• In the cargo compartments where flammable gases are expected, strict elimination of all possible sources of ignition is essential

• The applicable safe working procedure shall be strictly adhered to, and great care shall be exercised when handling cargo

• UHF / VHF portable transceivers shall be of an intrinsically safe type

• PORTABLE MOBILE PHONES shall not be used in hazardous areas

• Electrical equipment such as radios and calculators etc., is not permitted on a deck, or other areas where flammable gas may be encountered, unless approved for use in such areas

tank-• Portable electric lamps, torches and other portable electrical equipment for use in or around cargo holds with flammable gases or liquids shall be of approved type

• The use of portable equipment and wandering leads is prohibited within cargo spaces and adjacent areas, or over a tank deck, unless the area has been certified

"SAFE"

• Care has to be taken when using "non-spark" tools in or around cargo tanks or areas

with flammable gases, liquids or other flammable substances , as such tools may create sparks if smeared with rust particles

• All electrical equipment in use shall be properly earthed and bonded prior to use Privately purchased electronic/electrical equipment for use in cabins to be inspected

by the electrician and approved for use by the Master or Chief Engineer

• Signs prohibiting smoking, use of lighters, matches or open lights shall be posted onboard

• Smoking regulations while in port and at sea shall be complied with

General action when discovering a fire

Any crew-member who discover or suspect a fire, shall

1 Raise the fire alarm, no matter how small the fire may be ( Remember that even a small fire may easily develop)

2 Inform the duty officer about the situation, if this can be accomplished without endangering you or others

The information shall be brief and contain the following:

• Who is calling

• Location of the fire

• Extent of the fire

• Observed casualties

• Need for assistance

• Initiated actions

3 Evacuate all personnel in the area if the development of the fire makes it necessary

4 Try to combat the fire by using the proper fire extinguishers, blankets, clothing etc

5 Prepare retreat

6 If attempts to combat the fire are impossible, retreat and seal

off the area by closing off all doors, portholes, ventilation etc.,

in order to reduce the air supply to the scene of the fire

FIRE DOOR

DO NOT BLOCK

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The fire quadrant

It takes four elements to start a fire and to keep

it going, as illustrated in the fire quadrant

Increased supply of oxygen and flammable

material will develop the intensity of the fire

Conversely, if we remove one side of the fire

quadrant, i.e temperature, oxygen, flammable

material or chemical reaction, the fire will be

extinguished

We can classify the types of fires, and indicate

general extinguishing methods, thus:

Class A Carboneous material wood, paper,

linen

Cool below flash point Use water Class B Flammable liquids, oils and fats Prevent oxygen supply

Use powder

Class C Electrical fires Cut-off electric supply Use CO2 /

powder Prevent oxygen supply

4 Combat the fire

• Before entering any compartment where a fire is

suspected, feel if the door is hot If it is, extra care

must be exercised when opening the door, due to the

influx of oxygen which may have an explosive effect

• Never attempt to open any door or hatch where smoke is seeping out without wearing complete protection equipment

FIRE IS OUT

1 When the decision to abandon the ship is made the Master shall:

¾ Raise the general alarm Time allowing, he shall gather the Crew and inform them regarding the situation and decisions made This may give the Crew an opportunity

to prepare mentally for the abandonment

¾ Transmit a distress signal and distress message on the proper emergency channels, including,:

• Ship's name and call letters

• Position

• Type of emergency

• Injuries and missing persons

• The number of survival crafts and survivors

• Wind, wave and weather situation

¾ Notify the Company

2 As soon as the Crew is mustered, Team Leaders shall:

¾ Ensure that all personnel are present If anyone is missing the Chief Officer shall immediately initiate search actions in order to locate and rescue the missing personnel, taking into consideration:

• Where were they last seen

• Possibilities and available time for searching

• Probability that they may still be alive

¾ Check that the personnel have sufficient clothing, and are wearing properly fastened life jackets

3 The Chief Officer shall initiate the preparation of the lifeboat and/or the life rafts upon the Master's orders, and supervise the operation

He shall also ensure that the following equipment is collected and distributed :

• Available radio equipment and emergency beacons

• Spare distress signals

• Blankets and warm clothing

• Survival suits

• Medical equipment

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• Additional food supply and fresh water

4 Conditions permitting, before leaving the ship the Master shall collect and bring the following important documents with him:

¾ Log book

¾ Ship certificates

¾ The document containing information regarding the course of events

¾ Confidential instructions issued by the Government

¾ Crew passports

5 The Chief Officer shall initiate and supervise the embarking and launching of the lifeboats and / or life rafts

6 The lifeboat(s) and life rafts shall only be launched upon the Master's orders

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

In order to communicate with, and transmit distress signals to other vessels, aeroplanes and rescue stations, the ship is equipped with 3 VHF emergency communication units and 2 Radar Transponders During the abandon ship drills, the procedure to use and operate the equipment properly shall be demonstrated

The VHF emergency communication unit consists of a transmitter and a receiver working

on the civil and emergency frequencies and a substitute frequency

The unit is operated as a walkie-talkie for two way communications

MAN OVERBOARD

Survival factors

If a man overboard situation occurs by accident or other circumstances, underway or during work operations on the ship sides etc the possibility of survival depends upon the human and environmental factors, which includes:

♦ The person's ability to swim

♦ The person's ability to resist hypothermia

♦ State of consciousness when hitting the water

♦ How rapid search actions are initiated and recovery executed

♦ Sea water temperature

♦ Strong currents

♦ Rapacious fish

♦ Degree of pollution of water

The possibility for survival diminishes for every passing minute, especially in cold water It

is therefore important when a person is missing that rescue operations are initiated without delay

Sea temperature Assumed survival time

Less than 2°C Less than 3/4 hour

2°C - 5°C Less than 1.5 hour

5°C - 10°C Less than 3 hours

10°C - 15°C Less than 6 hours

15°C - 20°C Less than 12 hours

More than 20°C Extended period of time, depending on psychological endurance

¾ Throw a life buoy overboard, preferably one carrying light and smoke signal

¾ Notify the Duty Officer and inform about which side the person fell overboard

¾ More life buoys and other possible items shall be thrown overboard in order to indicate the direction back to the location of the accident

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2 Upon notification the Duty Officer shall:

¾ Raise the alarm and post a lookout at a suitable place, equipped with binoculars, in order to keep the missing person within eyesight

¾ Make announcement on the vessel’s PA system and call the Master

¾ Release the life buoy with light/smoke signals on the bridge wing on the side from which the person fell overboard

¾ If there are other ships in the vicinity, notification regarding the situation and intended actions shall be transmitted to other ships in the vicinity Flag "Oscar" (man over board) to be hoisted

¾ Put the main engine on "Standby" position and inform the engine room/Duty Engineer

3 The Master shall upon his arrival on the bridge take over the command and be informed by the Duty Officer regarding the situation and action already taken

¾ Additional Lookouts shall be posted

¾ Other ships in the area as well as Rescue Centres shall be alerted regarding the emergency situation and required assistance, on their appropriate emergency channels

¾ Such information shall contain;

• Time and position of the accident

• Wind, weather and wave information

• Manoeuvres in progress

• Action initiated

• Any useful additional information

¾ The Chief Officer is responsible for the preparation and launching of the designated lifeboat/M.O.B boat/rescue boat, as well as ensuring that the Members

of the Rescue Team are wearing properly fitted immersion suits

¾ A reliable communication between the bridge and the Rescue Team shall be established and portable communication equipment brought along in the rescue boat

¾ When the missing person is sighted the ship shall be manoeuvred so as to give the best possible position for the rescue boat during the launching and rescue action

¾ The rescue boat is only to be launched on the Master's order

At anchor or in port

♦ Immediately upon seeing anybody falling overboard, while at anchor or in port, throw the nearest life buoy or any other floating device overboard and keep the person in sight as long as the conditions permits

♦ If the Distressed is within range of a life buoy with connecting line or a heaving line, this shall be used

♦ Call for assistance and notify the Duty Officer

♦ Lower the accommodation ladder or any other ladder capable of reaching the surface

of the water

♦ The Duty Officer shall immediately upon notification raise the general alarm and inform the Master and Crew regarding the situation

♦ Preparation and launching of the designated lifeboat/M.O.B boat, shall take place as soon as possible, upon the Master's orders and under the supervision of the Chief Officer

♦ Rescue stations and other ships in the area shall, if necessary, be alerted on their appropriate emergency channels, giving information regarding position, time of accident, current direction etc

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SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

Signs and symbols onboard are generally in accordance with the IMO standard designs IMO uses standard colours and symbols to indicate the nature of the information displayed Pay attention to the signs and never ignore their messages

Examples of the different signs are described below:

IMO SYMBOLS

Green rectangle with white text and/or symbol

White rectangle with blue symbol and text

SAFETY SIGNS

Green rectangle with white text and/or symbol

DIRECTION SIGNS

Green rectangle with white text and/or symbol

FIRE EQUIPMENT SIGNS

Red rectangle with white/yellow text and/or symbol

SAFE WORK PRACTICES

When you have been assigned to a job, study it from the safety angle by carrying out a risk assessment before initiating any work Seek out the relevant hazards connected with the actual job and initiate necessary preventive measures in order to prevent accidents from occurring

The following aspects shall always be considered, prior to any work operation:

• Are you authorised, trained and briefed to execute the job?

• Do you have a permit for the job, if one required?

• What kind of safety and personal protective equipment does the job require, in order

to ensure a safe execution?

• Are you properly dressed for the job

• Ensure through inspection that you have correct and well-maintained tools and equipment to complete the job If you are in any doubt Do not use the tools

• Is sufficient clear space and illumination present at the place of work, and are means

of escape available?

Watch your head

NEVER COMPROMISE WITH THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB YOU HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED TO DO

The following publications must be readily available to the crew:

"Code of Safe Work Practices for Merchant Seamen"

This publication includes instructions to ensure compliance with procedures for;

• Working with power tools

• Working with burning torches or welding equipment

• Dealing with static electricity

• Movement and use of deck cranes and other lifting gear

• Avoiding slips and falls

• Securing walkways when unsafe

• Rigging of pilot ladder

• Rigging of accommodation ladders or other means of safe access to the vessel Only crew who have received appropriate training and demonstrated adequate skill shall be allowed to operate cranes, welding equipment, anchor winches or other potentially dangerous heavy machinery or power tools Where required, evidence of crew having permission to operate such equipment shall be available onboard

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

The personal protective equipment supplied by the Company shall be used

When working in areas where the presence of petroleum products, liquid chemicals or hazardous gases may be suspected, special care and consideration shall be exercised and proper respiratory equipment shall always be used when needed

3 Hobnailed safety shoes or shoes with protruding nails or metal taps are prohibited

Minimum requirements are as follows:

• Safety belts, harnesses and lines

Take care of your safety gear Correct choice and use of protective equipment and clothing will give you the highest safety and the least amount of strain

Protective clothing shall:

™ Give sufficient protection to the skin

™ Give sufficient insulation against cold and heat

™ Be fire proof

™ Be comfortable to use

™ Be suitable for the work to be carried out

• If the clothing becomes contaminated with petroleum products or other hazardous

or flammable substances, shower and change to clean clothes immediately Wearing oil soaked clothing is a personal fire hazard

• Long gauntlet gloves, ragged, loose clothing or neckties are definite hazards and shall not be worn when working with or near rotating or moving equipment

• Nylon clothing or other clothing which may build up static electricity, shall not be used