FLOODING

OF SHIP
Directed by :
RACHID AMINE
ELMERSS YASSINE
Plan
1. Introduction
2. Causes Of Flooding
3. Risks Associatedg
4. Detection And Response
5. Prevention Measures
6. Procedure For Emergency Bilge Suction
7. Conclution
 INTRODUCTION

Flooding on a ship refers to the unwanted

entry and accumulation of water inside the
vessel. This can occur due to various
reasons and poses a serious risk to the
ship's safety and stability.
 Causes of Flooding

Hull Breach: Leakage:

Any damage to the ship's Faulty seals, pipes, or fittings
hull, such as a crack or hole, can lead to water seeping
can allow water to enter. into different compartments.

Storms or Rough Seas:

Adverse weather conditions can
cause waves to breach the ship's
defenses, leading to flooding.
Risks Associated
Loss of Stability: Excessive
water inside the ship can affect
its balance, jeopardizing
stability.
Sinking Hazard: If not
addressed promptly, flooding
can lead to a significant
increase in the ship's weight,
increasing the risk of sinking.
Damage to Cargo and
Equipment: Water ingress
can harm the ship's cargo,
machinery, and electronics
Detection and Response

Monitoring Systems: Emergency Procedures:

Ships are equipped with Crew members are trained
advanced monitoring systems to follow emergency
to detect any abnormal water protocols to control and
levels. mitigate flooding.
 Detection and Response

Use of Pumps: Ships have Swift Decision-making: Communication: Effective

onboard pumps to remove Immediate action is communication among
excess water and prevent crucial to identify and the crew is vital to
further flooding. address the source of coordinate response
Importance of Timely Action: flooding. efforts.
Prevention Measures:

• Routine checks and

Regular maintenance help
identify and
Maintenance address potential
issues before they
escalate.
Prevention Measures:

• Ships are designed

Watertight with watertight
compartments to
Compartments contain flooding
and prevent its
spread.
Prevention Measures:

• Regular drills
Safety Drills prepare the crew
for responding to
emergencies,
including flooding
scenarios.
PROCEDURE FOR EMERGENCY BILGE
SUCTION

1. Connect the Emergency Bilge suction to the pumps

having more capacity than any other sea water
pumps like Main sea water pump or Ballast pumps
2. The emergency bilge suction pump has no suction
filters fitted before and after the valve
3. Emergency bilge suction is used only at the time of
engine room flooding
4. The suction pipe below the valve is fitted above the
tank top, not above the bilge well because during
suction it have more chances of choking when the
suction is above the bilge well due cotton waste
and other unwanted materials.
PROCEDURE FOR EMERGENCY BILGE
SUCTION

5. Open the spindle of the valve that is extended

above the floor plate
6. The drain out of the valve is done frequently and
make sure that the wheel of the valve can be
turned with free hand not with wheel spanner
7. Normally the discharge of water from the engine
room at the time of flooding directly leads to
overboard not through oil water separator. Hence
in such a situation inform to the port authorities
8. Emergency bilge suction valve is a SDNR (Screw
down non return valve ) it is painted in red colour
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Conclution
A ship floats on water and hence the danger of flooding is
always there. The unwanted ingress of the sea water in large
quantities can result from a variety of reasons such as
damage to the hull in situations of fire, grounding or collision.
It can also result from bursting of any pipeline carrying sea
water. Whatever be the reasons for flooding, it is a dangerous
situation and certain steps must be taken immediately in case
of such an event.