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What is Flooding Drill?

Flooding Drill A mandatory exercise in which crew practice responding to flooding, including detection, boundary establishment, and use of bilge and portable pumps.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Flooding Drill” Used in Practice?

All hands: flooding drill will commence at 0900. Muster at assigned stations and be ready to simulate pump and boundary actions.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Flooding Drill?

A mandatory exercise in which crew practice responding to flooding, including detection, boundary establishment, and use of bilge and portable pumps.

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