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    1) An emergency drill was conducted on the M.V. Happy Clipper ship to simulate a stranding/grounding incident. 2) During the drill, the ship's crew responded according to their assigned emergency roles and procedures. Tests of emergency equipment were successfully carried out. 3) A review found that the crew was well-versed in their duties and SMS procedures, and the drill was conducted faster than a previous one. Observations and recommendations were provided to improve emergency response plans.

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    1) An emergency drill was conducted on the M.V. Happy Clipper ship to simulate a stranding/grounding incident. 2) During the drill, the ship's crew responded according to their assigned emergency roles and procedures. Tests of emergency equipment were successfully carried out. 3) A review found that the crew was well-versed in their duties and SMS procedures, and the drill was conducted faster than a previous one. Observations and recommendations were provided to improve emergency response plans.

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    1) An emergency drill was conducted on the M.V. Happy Clipper ship to simulate a stranding/grounding incident. 2) During the drill, the ship's crew responded according to their assigned emergency roles and procedures. Tests of emergency equipment were successfully carried out. 3) A review found that the crew was well-versed in their duties and SMS procedures, and the drill was conducted faster than a previous one. Observations and recommendations were provided to improve emergency response plans.

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    EMERGENCY DRILL REPORT & SYNOPSIS

    (SHIP – SHORE DRILL)

    Vessel: M.V. Happy Clipper


    Date/Time: 18-Feb-08 at 1030 Hrs (SMT = GMT + 08)
    Geographic Position: 3057N/12234E
    Emergency Drill Theme: Stranding / Grounding
    Weather Condition: Wind direction North Northerly, Force 2, Sky O’cast, visibility moderate,
    barometer 1035 hpa, air temperature 08°C and seawater temperature 06° C.
    Governing Procedure: SMS Procedure No.: S-0902

    Actual Situation: On February 18th, 2008 at 1030 hrs local time (Time Zone: GMT + 8 hrs) in
    position 3057N/12234E, ship anchored off CJK buoy waiting for orders. Current set 135 (T)
    drift 1.5 knots.

    Simulated Drill Scenario Planned By: Master & Chief Officer


    Simulated Drill Scenario Planned On: 17-Feb-08
    Simulated Drill Scenario: Assumed vessel dragged anchor in the south easterly direction and
    ran aground on the nearest shallow patch close to Maan Liedao.

    Drill Events:
    1030 General alarm sounded by Master from the bridge followed by an announcement of
    “The ship has touched bottom, I repeat, the ship has touched bottom”.
    1033 C/O reported all crew mustered at the general muster point with life jackets and
    immersion suits as instructed.
    1034 General announcement made on VHF (Actually no action taken).
    1035 Echo sounder switched on (Actually done).
    1036 C/O took head count and found all OK.
    1037 Missing person was oilier on duty as he was in the engine control room manning the
    engine room which he informed by phone.
    1037 C/O reported same to master on Walkie Talkie.
    1038 C/O informed the crew to assume the ship had touched bottom and run aground and
    act accordingly.
    1039 All found reporting to their respective team heads as per duties explained previously
    in the safety meeting.
    1039 3/O and two seamen came on the bridge immediately. Position and weather recorded
    by 3/O.
    1039 Both seamen kept look out on both the wings for oil spillage/ any casualty as
    instructed by the Master.
    1039 Master called the engine room to inform not to use engines under any circumstance to
    avoid any possible damage to the propeller.
    1040 Engine seawater intake changed over to high sea suction (Actually done).
    1041 Nearly all of engine staff in the engine room to prepare the vessel for possible
    maneuvering.
    1041 Switched on second radar for good order (Actually done).
    1041 Engineers started detailed examination of the engine room for damages (Actually
    done). Engine cadet started to take oil tank soundings. (Actually done).
    1041 3/O reminded Master to display “Vessel Aground” shapes, Master agreed and asked
    3/O to exhibit same (Actually no action taken).
    1042 Both steering motors switched on (Actually done).
    1043 After some time C/E reported that vessel ready to maneuver on emergency grounds
    (Actually no action taken).
    1045 2/O reported that life boat prepared for emergency evacuation.
    1045 Painters made fast and boat plugs checked (Actually done). 2/O was supported by
    the cook and the GS.
    1046 2/O on wheelhouse to calculate next high tide for possible re-floating.
    1047 Emergency fire pump and deck compressor started. (Actually done).
    1048 3/O filled up form OS-0801-PC (Actually done, attached) and same faxed to the
    company (Actually no action taken).
    1050 Master made telephone call to shore casualty response team to inform situation. Also
    asked to make arrangements for salvage, emergency towage which may be required.
    (Actually done).
    1051 Stranding/Grounding check list S-0902-CU filled up (Actually done, attached).
    1059 C/O and his team completed search for damage and pollution. Found None. Deck
    cadet’s sounding in progress. (Actually done to check time required).

    HAPPY CLIPPER / Page 1 of 3


    1100 C/O and Bosun commenced seaside soundings with lead line (Actually no action
    taken).
    1110 Engine room reported normal. No damages. No water ingress. All watertight openings
    intact.
    1111 Deck reported normal. No Damages. No water ingress. All watertight openings intact.
    1113 Received fax from shore confirming all necessary arrangements made. Waiting for
    ship’s requisition if necessary. (Actually received from Capt. Tseng).
    1115 C/O checking arrangements for emergency towing, if necessary to pull out the ship.
    (Actually checked in deck stores).
    1130 Drill called off.

    Tests actually carried out:

    Steering Gear Low Level Alarm by E/O & 3/O at 1106 hrs.
    Emergency Fire Pump tested by C/E & C/O at 1047 hrs.
    Deck Compressor tested by 3/E at 1047 hrs.
    Fwd Fog Horn tested by 3/O at 1130 hrs.
    Navigational lights tested by 3/O at 1041 hrs.
    Main mast all lights tested by 3/O at 1041 hrs.

    Table Top Exercise Carried out after Practical Exercise in Ship’s Office:

    Purpose of Emergency Technical Assistance Service by class NK – Explained by


    Master.
    Emergency Towage – Explained by C/O.

    List of Documents Attached:

    Initial contact OS-0801-PC.


    Stranding / Grounding checklist S-0902-CU.
    Log Book entries.
    Copy of report to flag state.
    Copy of chart extract.
    Communications.

    Master’s Review:

    This time the drill was found be faster compared to the last time on 10-Feb-08 when the
    “collision” drill was held. The staff was found to be well versed with their duties and more
    oriented. The company’s SMS procedures were followed and found to be well conversant with
    all possible aspects for the drill and/or emergency.

    Other’s Review:

    The department of “Spill Prevention Preparedness and Response Program”, Columbia River,
    USA recommended to create an emergency towing plan, hold an emergency towing drill at
    least quarterly and that all written emergency procedures are in one folder on bridge. The
    report was dated 07-Jun-07. This matter would be given thought in the near future. Some
    useful tips were received form the crew as well.

    Emergency Stations:

    Bridge Team / Response Team – Master, Third Officer & Seaman - Assist Master, Lookout,
    Log events, Navigation Safety, Communications and GMDSS procedures. Reporting to owners
    and other authorities.
    Engine Team – Chief Engineer, Third Engineer & Motorman - Respond to engine orders from
    wheelhouse. Provide all general deck services like water and air. Follow instructions from
    Master.
    On Scene Command Team – Chief Officer, Second Engineer, Electrical Officer, Fitter,
    Boatswain, Seaman, Motorman - Detailed examination, Inform Master status of damage, temp
    repairs, Observe for pollution, fire, and any other emergency, Anti pollution measures,
    preparation for evacuation or helicopter lift, selection of rescue party and preparation of rescue
    boat for launching & follow instructions.
    Emergency Survival and First Aid Team – Second Officer, Cook & Steward - Keep emergency
    lifeboat ready for immediate launching. Stand by with first aid.

    HAPPY CLIPPER / Page 2 of 3


    Utility Team – Cadets, Trainee Seamen, Wipers, Ordinary Seaman, Junior Seaman & Any
    Other Crew Member - All ballast tanks, Fuel Tanks, Void spaces, Cofferdams, Cargo hold
    bilges, Chain lockers, Cargo holds, Peak stores are to be sounded and reported. Any special
    requirements which may be required by the Master or any officer during or by the special
    circumstance of the case.

    Master
    Capt. Sudip Ghosh

    Chief Engineer
    Mr. Rangan Guha

    Safety Officer
    Mr. Allaudin Abbas Chogule (C/O)

    Safety Representative
    Mr. Kumaran Malayil (2/E)

    Safety Representative
    Mr. Md. Abdul Karim (Bosun)

    HAPPY CLIPPER / Page 3 of 3

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