Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Apr 2021

Exam Question

An Indian flag ship has grounded of the coast of India and the owners have abandoned the property. In accordance with the provisions under the Merchant Shipping Act, what steps should be initiated and who should initiate such steps for het safety of the marine property and environment.

Reference Answer

In the event of an Indian-flagged ship grounding off the coast of India where the owners have abandoned the property, a structured response is mandated under the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA), 1958. The primary objectives are to ensure the safety of life, protect the marine environment, and manage the abandoned marine property. The steps and initiating parties are as follows:
### 1. Immediate Reporting of the Casualty
This is the first and most critical step to trigger the official response mechanism.
* **Who Initiates:**

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