Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Feb 2024

Exam Question

An Indian flag vessel has grounded off 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 the safety of the ships and the marine environment. (16)

Reference Answer

In the event of an Indian-flagged vessel grounding off the coast of India and subsequently being abandoned by its owners, the response is governed by the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. A structured, multi-agency approach is initiated to ensure the safety of navigation, protection of the marine environment, and the orderly removal of the wreck. The following steps are initiated by the designated authorities:
### 1. Immediate Notification and Reporting
* **Initiating Party**: The vessel's Master or the owner's representative (if available).
* **Action**: This is the first and most critical step. An immediate report of the grounding incident must be made to the following authorities:

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