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Power failure on board of Ocean going Tug
Applicable to:
All Ocean-going Tugs
Effective Date:
28th November 2004
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Power Failure Incident
An ocean-going tug experienced power failure during a voyage due to seawater contamination in the fuel tank, causing the engine and auxiliaries to become inoperable.
2. Lessons Learned and Recommendations
- Owners/Managers/Operators: Conduct thorough inspections/tests of air vent fittings before occasional voyages, especially during monsoon season.
- Masters: Be cautious when navigating in rough seas and assess water accumulation on deck effectively.
- Shipping Companies/Classification Societies: Modify suction arrangements or provide drainage in fuel tanks to prevent water ingress.
- All: Report such incidents immediately under section 350 of the M.S. Act.
Important Note
This circular is issued with the approval of the Nautical Adviser to the Government of India.
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