4. Action to be taken if collision is imminent, after a collision or impairment
of the watertight integrity of the hull by any cause
4.1. Action to be taken if collision is imminent and following a collision
or impairment of the watertight integrity of the hull by any cause
4.1.1. lists the duties of the master following a collision
4.1.2. states that after impact the engines should be stopped, all
watertight doors closed, the general alarm sounded and the
crew informed of the situation
4.1.3. states that in calm weather the colliding ship should generally
remain embedded to allow the other ship time to assess the
damage or prepare to abandon ship
4.1.4. states that survival craft should be made ready for abandoning
ship or assisting the crew of the other ship
4.1.5. states that a distress or urgency signal should be made, as
appropriate
4.1.6. states that requests for information may be received from
coastal States
4.1.7. states that, if not in danger, own ship should stand by to render
assistance to the other for as long as necessary
4.1.8. states that any discharge or portable discharge of harmful
substances should be reported to the nearest coast radio station
4.1.9. states that the owners should be informed and all details of the
collision and subsequent actions entered in the log-book