7.1.4 Engine emergency procedure

Due to a mechanical or electrical fault, the normal procedures for engine stop might not be sufficient; it is therefore necessary to stop the engines with the EMERGENCY procedures.
In the event of an engine malfunction alarm, the luminous ring of the relative start button will flash red on the helm station.
Recognise the fault on the helm station or in the engine room.

• EMERGENCY STOP buttons:
  The EMERGENCY STOP buttons are located on the bridge: keep them pressed until the engines actually stop.
• From the engine room:
  Reach the engine room and access the engine control panels; press the red mushroom emergency stop button.

CAUTION

The emergency stop causes heavy stress on the engines with consequent hazard of component damage. Use only in case of real need.

WARNING

The engines emergency stop controls must be used only in case of real emergency.
Never use these controls during the normal engine stop procedure.

DANGER

Before restarting the engines after an emergency stop, make sure to find and to clear the reason of the fault.