ACTION TO DO IN THE EVENT OF OIL SPILL

Raise The Alarm, Inform Bridge And Chief Engineer. 

There Should Be A Set Drill For Oil Spills, Which Is Practised Regularly.

If Possible Contain The Spill On Deck And Start Clean Up Procedures Using Appropriate Oil Spill Equipment.

If The Oil Has Spilt Into The Sea:-  If In Port, Port Authorities Should Be Informed.  If At Sea, Coastguard Should Be Informed.
The Time Of Spill Should Be Recorded With The Place Or Position Of Ship At The Time Of Spill Along With Approximate Quantity And Type Of Oil.

Circumstances Of Discharge Or Escape Would Be Logged In Oil Record Book And Engine Room Log Book.