Gas-carrier cargo release emergency drill
What is being checked
The inspector is checking whether the emergency plan, crew competence, equipment readiness and recent drills demonstrate a coordinated response to a cargo liquid or vapour release with possible fire on a gas carrier, 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 a cargo liquid or vapour release with possible fire on a gas carrier?
Raise the correct alarm, establish command and then explain the immediate priorities: ESD, leak isolation, ignition control, water spray, gas monitoring, personnel protection, cargo-system condition and shore coordination.
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 ESD, gas detection, water spray, dry powder, PPE, communications and cargo emergency controls.
4Show what was learned from the last relevant drill.
Use cargo emergency drill, ESD and gas-system test 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 ESD, leak isolation, ignition control, water spray, gas monitoring, personnel protection, cargo-system condition and shore coordination.
Crew members could not explain their alarm, muster, communication or deputy responsibilities.
Required equipment was inaccessible, defective or not prepared: ESD, gas detection, water spray, dry powder, PPE, communications and cargo emergency controls.
The record showed attendance but no credible equipment use, decision-making or scenario development.
Times, participants or results could not be reconciled with cargo emergency drill, ESD and gas-system test 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: Apply the statutory and company drill frequency and scope relevant to the vessel, equipment and trade. Do not operate equipment during an interview where doing so would create risk.
References
- OCIMF SIRE 2.0 Question Library Part 1, Version 1.0, Question 5.1.7
- IMO IGC Code
- ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-13