Note: This is just a guide, the Master and navigation officers may wish to modify this checklist to suit their own ship.
Main engine or steering failure
Action to be carried out:
Inform master
Prepare for anchoring if in shallow water
Exhibit not under command shapes/lights
Commence sound signalling
Broadcast URGENCY message to ships in the vicinity, if appropriate
Steering Failure:
inform engine room
engage emergency steering
take way off ship
prepare engines for maneuvring
other actions
