Shipboard Drills

Shipboard Drills is a practical, scenario-based guide to planning and conducting onboard emergency drills. Covering 18 different drill types, it outlines clear objectives, structure, and post-drill debrief guidance to help ensure your crew are prepared for real-life situations.

Designed to build competence, confidence and teamwork, this book includes guidance for both statutory and non-statutory drills, from lifeboat and fire drills to collision, piracy, oil spill response and blackout scenarios. It also provides general planning advice, suggested scheduling frequencies, and emphasises the importance of meaningful, safety-conscious training.

This is an essential reference for Masters, safety officers and anyone responsible for onboard training or ISM Code compliance.

Table of Contents

• 1. The Muster List
• 2. Lifeboat Drills
• 3. Rescue Boat Drill
• 4. Fire Drill
• 5. Passenger Drills
• 6. Emergency Steering Drill
• 7. Enclosed Space Rescue: Training and Drills
• 8. Pirate Attack Drill
• 9. ISPS / Security Drill
• 10. Oil Spill Response Drill
• 11. Hull Damage / Flooding (Damage Control) Drill
• 12. Helicopter Drill
• 13. Grounding / Stranding Drill
• 14. Emergency Towing Drill
• 15. Man Overboard Drill
• 16. Blackout / Power Failure – Bridge Response
• 17. First Alert Drill
• 18. Collision Drill
• 19. Break Away from Berth Drill