Emergency Technical Interventions in Kamsar Port
Emergencies do not follow a schedule. A rope around the propeller, a leak below the waterline, a blocked sea chest or a dragging anchor can happen at any hour, and every delay costs money or creates risk. Emergency technical interventions in Kamsar Port gives masters and agents a clear point of contact, a defined response process and Divers ready to attend.
What Counts as an Emergency
- Water ingress below the waterline.
- Propeller or rudder entangled with rope, net or wire.
- Grounding, collision or contact damage.
- Blocked sea chests or cooling water intakes.
- Lost or fouled anchor and chain.
- Equipment failure such as a failed overboard valve, blanking needs or a damaged fitting.
- Any incident requiring urgent underwater inspection for safety or insurance.
The First Call
When an incident occurs, call us with the ship's name, position, a short description and a contact. We ask a few questions: Is the ship in danger? What is the draft and cargo condition? Can the engine and pumps run? What is the weather and tide? From this, we decide on the team, equipment and boat, and tell you when we can reach the ship.
The Response Process
1. Immediate advice to the master, for example on pump use, engine status and safety.
2. Mobilisation of the Diver team, boat and equipment suited to the incident.
3. Arrival, safety briefing and agreement of a dive plan with the master.
4. Underwater inspection by CCTV, with live reporting to the master and the owner.
5. Temporary action to control the problem, such as patching, cutting or clearing.
6. Report and recommendations for next steps.
Readiness
Our team keeps dive equipment, patches, plugs, cutting tools and a boat ready. We also keep a list of experienced Divers and a standby arrangement for rapid call-out. Response time depends on the ship's location, the time of day, the tide and the weather, and we give the master a realistic estimate on the first call, not a promise we cannot keep.
Coordination With Others
In an emergency, many parties are involved: master, owner, manager, class society, P&I correspondent, port authority and agent. We provide information to each of them in a clear form, with video and photographs as soon as possible. We follow the instructions of the port authority and the master regarding safety and movements.
Safety First
Emergency conditions create pressure to rush. We do not allow this to compromise safety. A written dive plan, lock-out of the propeller and thrusters, and a standby diver are required even in an emergency. If conditions are unsafe, we say so, and we propose another approach.
Contact the Emergency Desk
Save our emergency contact details in the ship's list of port contacts, and call us at the first sign of trouble.
Preparing Your Ship for Emergencies
Preparation reduces response time. Keep our contact in the ship's port information file. Keep drawings of sea chests, rudder and stern gear at hand. Know the ship's anchor and chain details. Train crew on isolating propeller and sea chests. Have a clear emergency plan that includes calling a Diver and informing class and the P&I correspondent. A prepared ship can give the Diver the information needed within minutes, saving valuable time.
After the Emergency: Review
After the emergency is over, we recommend a short review with the owner or manager: what happened, what was done, how long it took and what could improve next time. We share our records, and the owner can update the ship's emergency plan. Reviews often lead to simple but valuable changes, such as better access to drawings, a new contact list or extra training for the crew.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What information should the master give on the first call?
Ship name, position, nature of the problem, draft, engine and pump status, weather and a contact number.
Q2. How quickly can a Diver team attend?
This depends on location, time, tide and weather. We give a realistic estimate at the first call, typically within hours for ships at Kamsar.
Q3. Which incidents need immediate diving support?
Water ingress, propeller entanglement, grounding or collision damage, blocked intakes and lost anchors.
Q4. Is live video available during an emergency?
Yes. Live CCTV can be shared with the master, owner and surveyor.
Q5. Are safety procedures reduced in an emergency?
No. Dive plan, lock-out and standby diver remain mandatory.