Tsunami disaster prevention measures for ships
For example, probability of a large, M8-M9 class Nankai trough earthquake occurring within 30 years is appx. 70%. And, a large tsunami may strike several points in Japan in at a short notice. To protect ships from Tsunami and decide on quick evacuation measures, It is important to prepare a "Ship’s Tsunami evacuation manual" or "Response against Tsunami Checklist” in advance. It should be noted that the use of “Ship’s Tsunami evacuation manual" or "Response against Tsunami Checklist” is not authorized as obligatory by statute.
Ships Damaged by Tsunami in Great East Japan Earthquake
Ship’s Tsunami evacuation manual & Response against Tsunami Checklist
Response against Tsunami Checklist
Format of the "Ship’s Tsunami Evacuation Manual" with
one sheet (front/back) for
3 important steps on the tsunami evacuation measures
- Basic items to be filled in advance
- Information to be confirmed when earthquake / tsunami occurred
- Checklist for tsunami evacuation actions
Formats of Response against Tsunami Checklist and Guidance on “How to Fill out 'Response against Tsunami Checklist'"
How to Fill out ‘Response against Tsunami Checklist’
- Check “How to Fill out ‘Response against Tsunami Checklist’“.
- In preparation for a Tsunami occurring suddenly, it is recommended to actively seek necessary information in advance.
- Each Ship’s Captain should fill in the blanks upon consulting with ship’s agent.
- Even if the Captain does not fill in all the blanks in the front page, this sheet can work as a checklist.
- It should be noted that the use of this sheet is not obligatory by statute.
Brochure
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