3. Describe the measures taken on board if aground

g|p|Hfcej and find a safe position\o beach. The captain shall instruct the officer on watch to enter the

ipg to keep the leakage orr4§eside. If the ship cannot control the flooding, the captain should ask for

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?SCid£nt in the logbook, and he must report the facts to company and appropriate authorities.

3. Describe the measures taken on board if aground. ^



a) Particulars to be clarified. '

b) Actions to be taken in different situations.

c) Summary.

1) Wait for the high water. If the vessel is aground full length, we may refloat her when tfje tide rises.

2) Adjust the ballast and bunker or deballast.eg. If the Vessel takes aground with the bow in, transfer the cargo afterwards, and vice versa (&.1

3) If you cannot refloat the ship by your own means, ask for the assistance from tugs or jettison some cargo.

In addition, if the ship is aground, you must pay special attention to the watertight of the hull, the stability of the ship and the weather Conditions.