Emergency Schedules for SPILLAGE

Stop leak if practicable.

Contaminated clothing should be washed off with water and then removed.

(small spillage)

Wash overboard with copious quantities of water. Do not direct water jet straight onto the spillage. Keep clear of effluent. Clean the area thoroughly.

(small spillage)

Liquids: Provide good ventilation of the space. Restrict flow of liquid to an enclosed area (e.g. by barricading with inert material or cement if available).

Solids: Collect spillage. Dispose of overboard.

Otherwise, keep clear. Radio for expert ADVICE.

Provide adequate ventilation. Do not enter space without self-contained breathing apparatus.

Check atmosphere before entering (toxicity and explosion hazard). If atmosphere cannot be checked, do not enter. Let vapour evaporate, keep clear. Where the ventilation system is used, particular attention should be taken to prevent toxic vapours or fumes entering occupied areas of the ship, e.g. living quarters, machinery spaces, working areas.

Liquids: Provide good ventilation of the space. Wash down to the bottom of the hold. Pump overboard.

Solids: Collect spillage. Keep spilt solids dry and cover with plastic sheet. Dispose of overboard. Otherwise, close hatches. Wait until the ship arrives in port.

Undamaged articles can be collected.

Keep clear of effluent. Keep clear of evolving vapours.

Even short-time inhalation of small quantities of vapour can cause breathing difficulties.

Use of water on the substance may cause a violent reaction and produce toxic vapours. Substance may damage ship's construction materials.

Contaminated clothing should be washed off with water and then removed.

(small spillage)

Wash overboard with copious quantities of water. Do not direct water jet straight onto the spillage. Keep clear of effluent. Clean the area thoroughly.

(small spillage)

Liquids: Provide good ventilation of the space. Wash down to the bottom of the hold. Use copious quantities of water. Pump overboard.

Solids: Collect spillage. Dispose of overboard. Wash residues down to the bottom of the hold. Use copious quantities of water. Pump overboard.

Do not enter space. Keep clear. Radio for expert ADVICE. After hazard evaluation by experts, you may proceed.

Provide adequate ventilation. Do not enter space without self-contained breathing apparatus. Check atmosphere before entering (toxicity and explosion hazard). If atmosphere cannot be checked, do not enter. Let vapours evaporate, keep clear. Where a ventilation system is used, particular attention should be taken in order to prevent toxic vapours or fumes entering occupied areas of the ship, e.g. living quarters, machinery spaces, working areas.

Liquids: Provide good ventilation of the space. Wash down to the bottom of the hold. Use copious quantities of water. Pump overboard.

Solids: Collect spillage. Dispose of overboard. Wash residues down to the bottom of the hold. Use copious quantities of water. Pump overboard.

Undamaged articles can be collected.

Keep clear of effluent. Keep clear of evolving vapours.

Even short-time inhalation of small quantities of vapour can cause breathing difficulties. Use of water on the substance may cause violent reaction and produce toxic vapours. Substance may damage the ship's construction materials.

Spillage or reaction with water may evolve flammable vapours. Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools, friction).

Contaminated clothing must be washed off with water and then removed.

(small spillage)

Wash overboard with copious quantities of water. Do not direct water jets straight onto the spillage. Keep clear of effluent. Clean the area thoroughly.

(small spillage)

Liquids: Provide good ventilation of the space. Use water spray on effluent in hold to avoid ignition of flammable vapours. Wash down to the bottom of the hold. Use copious quantities of water. Pump overboard.

Solids: Collect spillage. Dispose of overboard. Wash residues down to the bottom of the hold. Use copious quantities of water. Pump overboard.

Do not enter space. Keep clear. Radio for expert ADVICE. After hazard evaluation by experts, you may proceed.

Provide adequate ventilation. Do not enter space without self-contained breathing apparatus. Check atmosphere before entering (toxicity and explosion hazard). If atmosphere cannot be checked, do not enter. Let vapours evaporate, keep clear. Where a ventilation system is used, particular attention should be taken in order to prevent toxic vapours or fumes entering occupied areas of the ship, e.g. living quarters, machinery spaces, working areas.

Liquids: Provide good ventilation of the space. Use water spray on effluent to avoid ignition of flammable vapours. Wash down to the bottom of the hold. Use copious quantities of water. Pump overboard.

Solids: Collect spillage. Dispose of overboard. Wash residues down to the bottom of the hold. Use copious quantities of water. Pump overboard.

UN 2029, UN 3484

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools, friction).

Stop leak if practicable.

Avoid contact, even when wearing protective clothing. Spillage may evolve flammable vapours.

Contaminated clothing must be washed off with water and then removed.

(small spillage)

Wash overboard with copious quantities of water. Do not direct water jet straight onto the spillage. Keep clear of effluent. Clean the area thoroughly.

(small spillage)

Provide good ventilation of the space. Use water spray on effluent in hold to avoid ignition of flammable vapours. Wash down to the bottom of the hold. Pump overboard.

Do not enter space. Keep clear. Radio for expert ADVICE. After hazard evaluation by experts, you may proceed.

Provide adequate ventilation. Do not enter space without self-contained breathing apparatus. Check atmosphere before entering (toxicity and explosion hazard). If atmosphere cannot be checked, do not enter. Let vapour evaporate, keep clear. Where a ventilation system is used, particular attention should be taken in order to prevent toxic vapours or fumes entering occupied areas of the vessel, e.g. living quarters, machinery spaces, working areas.

Provide good ventilation of the space. Use water spray on effluent in the space to avoid ignition of flammable vapours. Wash down to the bottom of the hold. Use copious quantities of water. Pump overboard.

Wear suitable protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Stop leak if practicable.

In general, substances covered under this schedule will have fuel-oil-like properties. They are immiscible with water and are liable to float on the surface of water. The use of inert absorbent material, as used in machinery spaces, is appropriate in all cases. For sticky liquids, shovels may be used, preferably shovels made of non-sparking or non-ferrous material.

You may use light oil or soap-like products (surfactants) to clean small areas. Clean the area thoroughly because of the flammability hazard.

Any pumping of spilled liquid overboard will create an oil spill on the sea surface. In this case, contact coastal authorities.

Report discharge overboard according to MARPOL reporting requirements.

(small spillage)

Collect spillage in oil drums, metal boxes or salvage packagings. You may use inert absorbent material.

Otherwise, wash overboard with copious quantities of water.

(small spillage)

Collect spillage in oil drums, metal boxes or salvage packagings. You may use inert absorbent material. Keep collected spillages in well ventilated areas or on deck only.

Provide good ventilation of the space. Use water spray on effluent in the space to avoid ignition of flammable vapours. Wash down to the bottom of the hold. Use copious quantities of water.

Treat effluent according to Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan. Otherwise, radio for expert ADVICE.

Substances covered under this schedule will present a hazard to the marine environment. Try to avoid disposal overboard.

The use of inert absorbent material, as used in machinery spaces, is appropriate in all cases. For sticky liquids, shovels may be used.

Discharge of spilled substance overboard will damage the marine environment, including living resources of the sea. In this case, contact coastal authorities.

Report discharge overboard according to MARPOL reporting requirements.

(small spillage)

Collect spillage in oil drums, metal boxes or salvage packagings.

Solids: Collect material.

Liquids: Collect spillage in empty tanks, oil drums, metal boxes or salvage packagings. You may use inert absorbent material.

Solids: Collect spillage in oil drums or metal boxes.

(small spillage)

Collect spillage in oil drums, metal boxes or salvage packagings.

Solids: Collect material.

Liquids: Collect spillage in empty tanks, oil drums, metal boxes or salvage packagings. You may use inert absorbent material.

Solids: Collect spillage in oil drums or metal boxes. Otherwise, wash down to the bottom of the hold. Use copious quantities of water. Treat effluent according to Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools, friction). Wear non-sparking footwear.

Stop leak if practicable.

(small spillage)

(small spillage)

Check atmosphere before entering (toxicity and explosion hazard). Collect and contain spillage if practicable. Dispose of overboard.

Collect spillage using soft brushes and plastic trays.

Do not enter space without self-contained breathing apparatus.

Check atmosphere before entering (toxicity and explosion hazard). Collect and contain spillage if practicable. Dispose of overboard. Collect spillage using soft brushes and plastic trays.

Undamaged articles can be collected.

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools, friction). Wear non-sparking footwear.

Stop leak if practicable.

Do not touch or walk on spilled material.

(small spillage)

(small spillage)

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools, friction). Wear non-sparking footwear.

Stop leak if practicable.

(small spillage)

Otherwise, wash overboard with copious quantities of water. Keep clear of effluent.

(small spillage)

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools, friction). Wear non-sparking footwear.

Stop leak if practicable.

Dried out material may explode if exposed to heat, flame, friction, or shock.

(small spillage)

Dispose of solid material overboard.

Wash overboard with copious quantities of water. Keep clear of effluent.

(small spillage)

Collect and contain spillage if practicable. Dispose of overboard. Collect spillage using soft brushes and plastic trays.

Undamaged articles can be collected.

Check temperature reading if possible. If temperature is increasing: see FIRE SCHEDULE F-F.

Wear suitable protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools, friction). Wear non-sparking footwear.

(small spillage)

(small spillage)

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools, friction). Wear non-sparking footwear.

DO NOT USE WATER.

(small spillage)

(small spillage)

(small spillage)

(small spillage)

Undamaged articles can be collected.

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools, friction). Wear non-sparking footwear.

Stop leak if practicable.

(small spillage)

Avoid contact with water except to wash residues overboard with copious quantities of water. Keep clear of effluent.

(small spillage)

Check atmosphere before entering space (toxicity and explosion hazards). If atmosphere cannot be checked, do not enter. Do not enter space without self-contained breathing apparatus.

Keep dry. Collect spillages using soft brushes and plastic trays.

If dry, collect and contain spillage if practicable. Dispose of overboard.

If wet, use inert absorbent material. Do not use combustible material. Dispose of overboard.

Undamaged articles can be collected.

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools, friction). Wear non-sparking footwear.

(small spillage)

(small spillage)

If dry, collect and contain spillage if practicable. Keep dry. Dispose of overboard. Avoid contact with water except to wash residues with copious quantities of water. Keep clear of effluent.

If wet, wash down to the bottom of the hold. Use copious quantities of water. Pump overboard. If gas is developing, provide good ventilation of the hold. Use water spray on effluent in hold to avoid ignition of flammable vapours.

If dry, collect and contain spillage if practicable. Keep dry. Dispose of overboard. Avoid contact with water except to wash residues with copious quantities of water. Keep clear of effluent.

If wet, wash down to the bottom of the hold. Use copious quantities of water. Pump overboard. If gas is developing, provide good ventilation of the hold. Use water spray on effluent in hold to avoid ignition of flammable vapours. Where a ventilation system is used, particular attention should be taken in order to prevent toxic vapours or fumes entering occupied spaces of the ship, e.g. living quarters, machinery spaces, working areas.

(small spillage)

(small spillage)

Do not enter space without self-contained breathing apparatus. Contain and collect spillages if practicable. Dispose of overboard.

Undamaged articles can be collected.

Take care of hazardous properties according to transport documents or radio for expert ADVICE.

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools, friction). Wear non-sparking footwear.

May ignite combustible material (e.g. wood, paper, clothing). Stop leak if practicable.

(small spillage)

(small spillage)

If dry, contain and collect spillage if practicable. Dispose of overboard.

If wet, use inert absorbent material. Do not use combustible material.

If liquid, wash down to the bottom of the hold, using copious quantities of water. Pump overboard.

Dispose of overboard.

Do not enter space without self-contained breathing apparatus.

If dry, contain and collect spillage if practicable. Dispose of overboard.

If wet, use inert absorbent material. Do not use combustible material.

If liquid, wash down to the bottom of the hold, using copious quantities of water. Pump overboard.

Dispose of overboard.

Undamaged articles can be collected.

Contact of substance (or vapour) with eyes may cause blindness within minutes.

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools, friction). Wear non-sparking footwear.

Stop leak if practicable.

Substances covered by this schedule are liable to explode by exposure to heat or ignition.

In case of smoke evolution, see appropriate FIRE SCHEDULE. Radio for expert ADVICE or contact manufacturer.

(small spillage)

Handle with care.

(small spillage)

Undamaged articles can be collected.

Provide respiratory protection to personnel in downwind area.

For ships carrying radiation monitoring equipment, measure radiation levels. In this case, assess the extent of contamination and resultant radiation level of the package, the adjacent areas and, if necessary, all other material which has been carried in the conveyance.

Define a zone for restricted entry. Personnel should not enter this zone without suitable protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Limit entry of personnel to the restricted zone for the shortest time possible.

Cover liquid spill with inert absorbent materials, if available. Cover powder spills with plastic sheet or tarpaulin to minimize spread.

If exposure of personnel is suspected, clean body and hair with warm water and soap; discharge resultant washings directly overboard.

Record the names of potentially exposed persons. Ensure medical examination of these persons after reaching any medical staff.

Emergency procedures, if established for the ship or the specific cargo by relevant authorities or the shipper, should be followed.

For ships carrying radiation monitoring equipment, continue monitoring the radiation levels. Radio for expert ADVICE.

(small spillage)

Packages damaged or leaking radioactive contents may be removed to an acceptable restricted access interim location. Isolate and sheet over. Do not remove packages from restricted access zone until approved by the competent authority.

Absorb liquid spillage, where practicable, using absorbent material. Isolate and sheet over.

Packages damaged or leaking radioactive contents may be removed to an acceptable restricted access interim location. Isolate and sheet over. Do not remove packages from restricted access zone until approved by the competent authority.

Wash residues of liquids or solids overboard with copious quantities of water (use spray nozzles). Do not allow water to enter receptacles.

(small spillage)

Let released gas escape, keep clear. Where a ventilation system is used, particular attention should be taken in order to prevent radioactive vapours or fumes entering occupied areas of the ship, e.g. living quarters, machinery spaces, working areas.

Keep solids dry.

Absorb liquid spillage, where practicable, using inert absorbent material. Isolate and sheet over.

Packages damaged or leaking radioactive contents may be removed to an acceptable restricted access interim location. Isolate and sheet over. Do not remove packages from restricted access zone until approved by the competent authority.

Keep working period of emergency team in space as short as possible.

If liquid, or vapour is developing: Where a ventilation system is used, particular attention should be taken in order to prevent radioactive vapours entering occupied areas of the ship, e.g. living quarters, machinery spaces, working areas. Use water spray to protect bridge, living quarters and personnel from precipitation of vapours evolving from the hold (water curtain).

Prior to any restowing of these packages, radio for expert ADVICE.

Avoid handling leaking or damaged packages or keep handling to a minimum.

Inform the public health, veterinary or other competent authority if persons or the marine environment might have been exposed. A competent authority to which actual or suspected leakage is reported should notify the authorities of any countries in which the goods may have been handled, including countries of transit.

Radio for expert ADVICE.

Notify consignor/consignee.

(small spillage)

Collect potentially contaminated packages or equipment. Isolate and sheet over.

Wash spillage or residues overboard with copious quantities of water. Keep clear of effluent.

Clean contaminated area thoroughly using bleach-like products (like sodium hypochlorite 1-6% solution or Javel water). Keep clear of effluent.

(small spillage)

Take care: Flames may be invisible. Leaking gas may be extremely cold.

Measures should be taken to prevent leaking gases from penetrating into any other part of the ship. Bear in mind that some gases are heavier than air or may otherwise accumulate in lower or non-ventilated parts of the ship. Ensure that there is no smoking or any other open fire on board unless the leak has been closed and all spaces have been ventilated. Particular attention should be taken in order to prevent gases drifting into occupied areas of the ship, e.g. living quarters, machinery spaces, working areas.

Wear protective clothing suitable for gas protection and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools, friction). Wear non-sparking footwear.

Even short inhalation of small quantities of gas can cause breathing difficulties. Keep clear of evolving gases. Avoid all skin contact.

Let spilt liquefied gas evaporate. When in contact with cold liquefied gases, most materials become brittle and are likely to break without warning. Avoid all contact, even when wearing protective clothing. If practicable, protect ship's superstructure with copious quantities of water. Do not direct water jet onto the spill.

(small spillage)

Otherwise, protect crew and living quarters against flammable or toxic gases by using water spray to drive gases away (water curtain).

Spilt liquefied gas: Use water jets from as far as practicable to accelerate evaporation, not directing them straight onto the spill.

(small spillage)

Where a ventilation system is used, particular attention should be taken in order to prevent gases penetrating into other areas of the ship.

Let gas evaporate. Keep clear. Radio for expert ADVICE.

Check atmosphere before entering (toxicity and explosion hazard). Do not enter space without self-contained breathing apparatus.

Where a ventilation system is used, particular attention should be taken in order to prevent gases drifting into other areas of the ship.

Keep bridge and living quarters upwind.

Otherwise, protect crew and living quarters against flammable or toxic gases by using water spray to drive gases away (water curtain).

If practicable, use water spray to avoid ignition of flammable gases in the space. Radio for expert ADVICE.

Check atmosphere before entering (toxicity and explosion hazard).

Do not enter deck without self-contained breathing apparatus.

Undamaged articles can be collected and repacked.

Wear suitable protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus (suffocation hazard).

Let spilt liquefied gas evaporate. When in contact with cold liquefied gases, most materials become brittle and are likely to break without warning. Avoid all contact, even when wearing protective clothing. If practicable, protect ship's superstructure with copious quantities of water. Do not direct water jet onto the spill.

(small spillage)

Spilt liquefied gas: Use water jets from as far as practicable to accelerate evaporation, not directing them straight onto the spill.

Keep clear of evolving gases.

(small spillage)

Stop leak if practicable. Otherwise, let gas evaporate. Keep clear.

Check atmosphere before entering space (suffocation hazard). Do not enter space without self-contained breathing apparatus.

Stop leak if practicable. Otherwise, let gas evaporate. Keep clear.

Spilt liquefied gas: Use water jets from as far as practicable to accelerate evaporation, not directing them straight onto the spill.

Check atmosphere before entering space (suffocation hazard). Do not enter space without self-contained breathing apparatus.

Undamaged articles can be collected and repacked.

Take care: Flames may be invisible. Leaking gas may be extremely cold.

Measures should be taken to prevent leaking gases from penetrating into any other part of the ship.

Ensure that there is no smoking or any other open fire on board unless the leak has been closed and all spaces have been ventilated. Particular attention should be taken in order to prevent gases drifting into occupied areas of the vessel, e.g. living quarters, machinery spaces, working areas.

Wear suitable protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools, friction). Wear non-sparking footwear.

Even short inhalation of small quantities of gas can cause breathing difficulties. Keep clear of evolving gases. Avoid all skin contact.

Let spilt liquefied gas evaporate. When in contact with cold liquefied gases, most materials become brittle and are likely to break without warning. Avoid all contact, even when wearing protective clothing. If practicable, protect ship's superstructure with copious quantities of water. Do not direct water jet onto the spill.

(small spillage)

Keep bridge and living quarters upwind.

Otherwise, protect crew and living quarters against flammable or toxic gases by using water spray to drive gases away (water curtain).

Spilt liquefied gas: Use water jets from as far as practicable to accelerate evaporation, not directing them straight onto the spill.

(small spillage)

Provide adequate ventilation.

Where a ventilation system is used, particular attention should be observed in order to prevent gases penetrating into other areas of the ship.

Let gas evaporate. Keep clear. Radio for expert ADVICE.

Check atmosphere before entering space (toxicity and explosion hazard). Do not enter space without self-contained breathing apparatus.

Provide adequate ventilation.

Where a ventilation system is used, particular attention should be observed in order to prevent gases drifting into other areas of the ship.

Keep bridge and living quarters upwind.

Otherwise, protect crew and living quarters against gases by using water spray to drive gases away (water curtain).

If practicable, use water spray to avoid ignition of gases in the space. Radio for expert ADVICE.

Electrostatic hazard: Electric charge may ignite ammunition. Keep spilled material away from generators of static electricity (e.g. mobile phones, friction of synthetic polymers like PVC gloves). Wear non-sparking footwear.

(small spillage)

Spilled substance: Keep wet. Wash spillage overboard with copious quantities of water.

(small spillage)

Spilled substance: Keep wet. Collect spillage where practicable. Dispose of overboard.

Electrostatic hazard: Electric charge may ignite ammunition. Keep spilled material away from generators of static electricity (e.g. mobile phones, friction of synthetic polymers like PVC gloves). Wear non-sparking footwear.

Some explosive mixtures are stabilized in such a way that water will separate explosives from the stabilizer, thus creating a higher risk. The explosive component becomes very sensitive to shock and heat.

Radio for expert ADVICE.

(small spillage)

Spilled substance: Keep it under water. Wash spillages overboard with copious quantities of water.

(small spillage)

Spilled substance: Keep it under water. Collect spillages where practicable. Dispose of overboard.

Even short inhalation of small quantities of gas can cause breathing difficulties or lead to severe poisoning.

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools).

Electrostatic hazard: Electric charge may ignite ammunition. Keep spilled material away from generators of static electricity (e.g. mobile phones, friction of synthetic polymers like PVC gloves). Wear non-sparking footwear.

Particular attention should be taken in order to prevent developing gases drifting into occupied areas of the ship, e.g. living quarters, machinery, working areas.

Keep bridge and living quarters upwind. Otherwise, protect crew and living quarters against gases by using water spray to drive gases away (water curtain).

Radio for expert ADVICE.

(small spillage)

Articles: Sweep or pick up articles. If the articles remain intact but appear damaged, separate out and ask for expert ADVICE.

Spilled substance: Keep wet. Wash spillage overboard with copious quantities of water. Keep clear of effluent.

(small spillage)

Articles: Sweep or pick up articles. If the articles remain intact but appear damaged, separate out and ask for expert ADVICE.

Spilled substance: Keep wet. Collect spillages where practicable. Dispose of overboard.