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What is Emergency Shutdown?

Emergency Shutdown Immediate cessation of cargo or bunker transfer operations, activated by crew or terminal, to prevent accidents or mitigate hazards.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Emergency Shutdown” Used in Practice?

Terminal to vessel: Initiate emergency shutdown immediately due to detected leak in the manifold area.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Emergency Shutdown?

Immediate cessation of cargo or bunker transfer operations, activated by crew or terminal, to prevent accidents or mitigate hazards.

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