Lifeboat lost at port or sea — what are your actions as Chief Engineer?

flowchart TD
    A[Lifeboat lost] --> B[Sound alarm & muster]
    B --> C[Assess situation & secure area]
    C --> D[Prevent pollution]
    D --> E[Check remaining LSA capacity]
    E --> F{Sufficient capacity?}
    F -->|No| G[Deploy additional liferafts]
    F -->|Yes| H[Proceed]
    G --> H
    H --> I[Notify Master, company, DGMA, class, port State]
    I --> J[Record in ORB Part I]
    J --> K[Request DGMA dispensation if needed]
    K --> L[Investigate & rectify cause]
    L --> M[Update SMS & verify compliance]

• Immediate action: sound alarm, muster, assess, prevent further loss, secure area
• Containment: prevent pollution, check remaining LSA capacity, deploy additional liferafts if needed
• SOLAS III Reg 26.5.2: lost lifeboat capacity must be compensated by liferafts for at least equal number of persons
• Capacity rule: sufficient lifeboat/liferaft capacity must remain if one further item is lost
• Reporting: notify Master, company/DPA, flag (DGMA), class, port State; record in ORB Part I
• Dispensation: DGMA may grant exemption under SOLAS I/5 if temporary, with conditions
• Prevention: investigate cause, rectify, update SMS, verify release gear compliance
• As CE: ensure machinery readiness, support Master, sign ORB entries