OBO forward-space emergency pumping
What is being checked
The inspector is checking whether the emergency plan, crew competence, equipment readiness and recent drills demonstrate a coordinated response to flooding of applicable forward spaces on an OBO, including realistic decisions rather than a paper exercise.
Ready onboard
0/6 completePractice questions
Answer aloud, then open the preparation point.
1What are your first actions for flooding of applicable forward spaces on an OBO?
Raise the correct alarm, establish command and then explain the immediate priorities: detection, remote pumping, valve alignment, power supply, discharge control, soundings and avoiding unsafe entry.
2Who assumes command if the designated person is unavailable?
Identify the deputy from the muster list or emergency plan and explain how command transfer is communicated.
3Which equipment must be immediately available?
Identify, locate and explain the readiness checks for fixed pumping arrangement, remote controls, level alarms, power supply and communications.
4Show what was learned from the last relevant drill.
Use operational tests, maintenance and alarm records to trace one finding through responsibility, correction and verification.
5How are shore and external parties contacted?
Use the scenario-specific contact list and reporting sequence, distinguishing immediate distress or emergency calls from company notification.
Where an observation may arise
The emergency plan did not adequately address detection, remote pumping, valve alignment, power supply, discharge control, soundings and avoiding unsafe entry.
Crew members could not explain their alarm, muster, communication or deputy responsibilities.
Required equipment was inaccessible, defective or not prepared: fixed pumping arrangement, remote controls, level alarms, power supply and communications.
The record showed attendance but no credible equipment use, decision-making or scenario development.
Times, participants or results could not be reconciled with operational tests, maintenance and alarm records.
Repeated deficiencies remained open or were closed without testing the corrective action.
Master's practical note
Select one recent drill and ask three different ranks to continue the scenario from an unplanned complication. Consistent actions are stronger evidence than a polished drill report.
Equipment boundary and references
Equipment boundary: Applies only to the OBO configuration addressed by the official SIRE assignment and the vessel's approved arrangement.
References
- OCIMF SIRE 2.0 Question Library Part 1, Version 1.0, Question 5.1.19
- SOLAS Chapter II-1
- ISM Code section 8
Last reviewed: 2026-09-13