Explain the procedure to pump out Engine Room Bilge step by step.

a. Inform Chief Engineer.

b. Note down the V/L Position from the bridge.

c. Take the sounding of the bilge tank.

d. Check the 15ppm alarm for its proper working.

e. Open the overboard valve , open sea water valve & bilge pump inlet and outlet valve.

f. Note down the time of starting.

g. Start the bilge pump & fill the OWS with sea water. Let the OWS run on sea water for 10-15 mins.

h. Slowly close the sea water inlet valve & start opening the outlet valve of the bilge tank.