MSC 85/26/Add.2 ANNEX 3 RESOLUTION MSC.268(85) - US Coast ...

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 166EMERGENCY PROCEDURESSPECIAL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT TO BE CARRIEDNilEMERGENCY PROCEDURESNilEMERGENCY ACTION IN THE EVENT OF FIREIn the event of emergency, the specific procedures provided by the shipper should beconsulted and followed, as appropriate.Do not use CO 2 . Do not use water. Do not use steam.Batten down and reinstate the inert atmosphere using supplies or equipment if available onboard. Increase the frequency of monitoring. If temperature and/or hydrogenconcentration steadily rise, seek expert advice as quickly as possible.If the temperature in the cargo space exceeds 120°C, the ship should make for the nearestappropriate port to discharge the affected cargo. Preparations should be made for grabdischarge.If additional nitrogen gas is available, the use of this gas will assist in keeping the oxygenconcentration down and may contain the fire and prevent an explosive atmosphere ifhydrogen is produced.Flooding with water of the affected cargo hold should only be contemplated as a lastresort, always taking the stability and strength of the ship into account.MEDICAL FIRST AIDRefer to the Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG), as amended.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc