When an emergency situation such as fire or ship crash happen onboard a ship, the crews of the ship will use all measures possible with their best effort to stop the source of damage, prevent further damage from happening and to repair the ship. However, in certain conditions, the ship cannot be saved; hence the only thing that can be done is to save the life of crew members by abandoning the ship. This decision s taken after careful consideration on all aspects since the benefit might be accompanied by huge consequences.

Once the decision to abandon ship is made, all crews are required to muster in the Emergency Station. These stations have procedure that provides a simple standard organisation which will bring the ship to higher state of manning and material preparedness to deal with emergency cases. This allows the crews to clear away all the life saving apparatuses and conduct any other preparation for a successful evolution.

During this procedure, different personnel carry out their duties at different stations. The removal of personnel shall be accomplished in phases, which means that crews required for specific duties are retained on board until there is no further need for their services. The decision to abandon ship is made by the Commanding Officer (CO) and the order shall be passed by any means available: loud speakers if electrical circuits are intact, otherwise by megaphone or messengers from the bridge.

There are two means of abandoning ship (i.e. the removal of crews). They can be done either by using other ships that can be brought alongside or by using life rafts. If using the first method, the other ship may be brought alongside fore side or aft side. Here, the transfers of crews are done from the hangar deck. When leaving the ship, life jackets should be worn at all time in order to have them available in case the ship to which they transfer gets into difficulties. Every effort should be taken to ensure that the transfers of all crews to ships alongside are done successfully. However, if due to fires or other unforeseen situations that may arise which hinders the operation, the second method should be used.

The second method of this operation involves the use of life rafts. The life rafts shall be released from their stowage before any personnel enter the water. Division officers shall supervise the removal of crews, which descend life lines slowly and not crowding the people on the line below them. In addition, fire hoses should be hung over the side (in case that there are no fires) as they will provide excellent additional means for crews to descend into the water. Here, crews should be equipped with life jackets which are tied securely since these jackets will be the source of support in the water. When all preparations to abandon ships has been done, the life rafts should start moving away from the ship by cutting the holding lines and using the crews effort to paddle away.

Kat sini, ko cerita pasal crews in water. Kalo ko rajin, tambah la pasal in raft. Sumer ni ada dalam buku kecik. Ni points from document zul, ko campur r skali ngan maklumat dalam buku tu. Once in the water the life jacket should be adjusted down around the body as much as possible. Personnel should take it as easy as possible in order not to overexert themselves. They may have to remain in the water for a long time. The breast stroke and side stroke are considered the better ones to use as these assist in clearing the water ahead of any oil. The breast stroke is best for clearing a path through flaming oil. If any enemy bombing operations are in progress personnel should float on their backs or swim the back stroke for it has been found that personnel swimming on their stomachs and treading water have been vitally injured internally. If there is oil on the water, a handkerchief tied over the mouth will help to keep the oil out of the lungs and stomach. It is said that by placing his shirt over his head, a man can swim through an area of burning gasoline on top of the water. In the water, personnel should stay close together for mutual protection and to facilitate being picked up. Whistles and Boatswain's pipes are useful in attracting attention.

There are several safety precautions that should be taken when abandoning ship. Crews should avoid jumping directly into the water from the hangar deck with their life jacket on because this action might cause serious bodily injuries. In addition, helmet should not be worn during the dive since the force exerted on the head might result in a broken neck. When descending the life line, do not slide down rapidly since this might cause the hands to be badly burned. Moreover, clothing should not be removed when entering water to protect drifting crews from sunburn and can become a good heat insulator.

The decision to abandon ship does not look as easy as they may seem to be because doing it might save life but result in the damage of the government’s assets. Care should be taken to make sure that the correct decision is made after considering all the costs and benefits. However, if the order to abandon ship is made, the operation should proceed methodically without any unnecessary haste. The procedures of the operation must be thoroughly understood by all officers and men so that accidents which might result in injuries can be avoided.

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