2015 Simulated Emergency Preparedness Drill – Eigen
Subject: 2015 Simulated Emergency Preparedness Drill
Date: December 22, 2015
Vessel Name: M/V Eigen
Vessel location :
Exercise Scenario:
Two days after the vessel departed from loading port, stowaway is carries out and they found suspected stowaway and ask for his identification. He was identified as Abdul Nasser from Bali Indonesia, 30y/o, medium built. The company was informed and the agent was contacted to get their assistance in deporting Abdul to his originating country.
Master instructed the crew to continue the search for other stowaway when a bomb explosion happened in the Engine Room. Wiper Juan Dorado was injured by this explosion hence became semi- conscious and suffered from a first-degree burn on his right arm. Medical team gave first-aid treatment to Wiper and an initial firefighting was carried-out to combat the fire. The stowaway planted the bomb to make statement.
The explosion made no significant effect on hull but made minimal damage to Main Engine and other essential machineries. Damaged ME crankcase can be repaired by the engine crew then repulsion will be restored.
The vessel was instructed to return the last port of call to repatriate the stowaway.
Observation & Recommendations:
Overall, the drill was carried out successfully. When the MMSM staff/Emergency Team assembled at the Emergency Control Headquarters (ECHQ), initial briefing of present situation and condition was conducted. The emergency communication flow was smoothly done. It was also observed that the teams were very familiar to whom to address the reports and what to report. Communication between the Master of the vessel and office were in order. A combination of local language and English was spoken to unsure understanding of the people involved. All the drill components that were tested were eventually met. Contact person for media handling should be appointed to handle every inquiry.
