Emergency Decision Simulator

You are OOW on watch. A crew member shouts "Man overboard — STARBOARD SIDE!" It is daytime, sea state moderate. The vessel is making 12 knots. You have the bridge to yourself for the next 15 seconds.

At 0215, a loud impact shakes the vessel. You are OOW. The master is on the bridge within 30 seconds. Another vessel appears to have struck you amidships on the starboard side. You can feel the vessel list slightly to starboard.

At 0340 the vessel runs hard aground on a charted bank in coastal waters. The engines are still running. Tide is falling — low water is in 3 hours. The vessel is upright with no apparent list.

At 0120, the bilge high-level alarm sounds in the forward void space. You are OOW. Investigation reveals water rising rapidly through a fractured sea-cock below the waterline. Rate estimated at 80 t/h.

At 0230, the engine room fire detection alarm activates. Heavy smoke is visible from the ER access door. You are OOW. The engineers are on UMS watch with the alarm sounding to the bridge.

At 1420, the helm becomes unresponsive. No steering response from the autopilot or manual helm. The vessel is making 12 knots in open waters with no immediate traffic. The chief officer is on watch with you.

At 2215, all electrical power fails simultaneously. The bridge is in complete darkness. Navigation lights are out. The vessel is making 10 knots in a busy shipping lane. You are OOW.

At 0345, a Mayday is received on Ch 16. A vessel reports a fire on board and is requesting immediate assistance. Position given: 48°22.4'N 005°47.8'W. Your vessel is 22 nm from that position.