Grounding contingency plan for intact double hull tanker

This paper proposes practical support that would help the captain make the right decisions at the moment of the casualty. The plan is summarized in a chart which gives direction to the captain how to refloat the ship by transferring weight from cargo tanks to ballast tanks. Since the ship strength is of major concern, strength check is included in the plan. The proposed Grounding Contingency Plan “GCP” for intact double hull tanker is suggested to be prepared in design to facilitate the decision making for the captain and indicates the direction of action to minimize the risk.