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Emergency Reference

Quick first-action prompts, alarm signals and your emergency contacts on one printable page. A memory aid only — the ship's SMS, muster list and SOLAS procedures always govern.

⚠ Memory aid only.Follow the ship's approved emergency procedures, muster list and the Master's orders. Fill in your real contacts below, then print and post near the bridge / ship's office.

Vessel

Call Sign

MMSI

🚨 First Actions

🔥 Fire — First Actions

Raise alarm, announce location, sound fire alarm
Muster, head count, don fire kit / BA sets
Stop ventilation & fuel to the space; close openings
Boundary cooling; first-aid firefighting if safe
Inform Master / bridge; prepare fixed system if needed
Send distress if not under control; log times

🔥 Fire

Raise alarm, announce location, sound fire alarm
Muster, head count, don fire kit / BA sets
Stop ventilation & fuel to the space; close openings
Boundary cooling; first-aid firefighting if safe
Inform Master / bridge; prepare fixed system if needed
Send distress if not under control; log times

🛟 Abandon Ship

Only on Master’s explicit order
Send DISTRESS (DSC + Mayday); activate EPIRB/SART
Muster at stations with lifejackets & immersion suits
Take EPIRB, SART, portable VHF, extra clothing, water
Launch survival craft to leeward; account for all persons
Stay together; deploy sea anchor; conserve resources

🆘 Man Overboard

Throw lifebuoy with light/smoke immediately
Shout "Man overboard"; 3 long blasts
Post lookout pointing at casualty; press MOB on GPS
Williamson / Anderson turn as appropriate
Inform Master/bridge; ready rescue boat & crew
Broadcast urgency; log position & times

🌊 Flooding

Raise alarm; identify source & extent
Close watertight doors / valves; isolate the space
Start bilge/ballast pumps; sound tanks & bilges
Shore up / plug ingress if safe; monitor list & trim
Inform Master; check stability margin
Prepare distress if uncontrolled; log actions

🛢️ Pollution / Spill

Stop the operation / source immediately
Raise alarm; deploy SOPEP equipment
Contain on deck; close scuppers; absorbents
Notify Master; make required reports (coastal state, flag, owner, P&I)
Record in ORB; photograph evidence
Do NOT use unauthorised dispersants

🩺 Medical Emergency

First aid; ensure airway, breathing, circulation
Inform Master; consult ship medical guide
Obtain TMAS / radio-medical advice
Prepare casualty details, vitals, history
Consider diversion / MEDEVAC if advised
Log treatment, times and advice received

🛡️ Security / Piracy

Raise alarm; activate SSAS (silent)
Implement ship security plan; muster in citadel if applicable
Increase speed, manoeuvre, use water/anti-boarding measures
Send to UKMTO / regional reporting centre & owner/CSO
Account for crew; lock down access
Preserve evidence; log all events

📢 Alarm Signals

General Emergency7 or more short blasts + 1 long blast on whistle & alarm

FireContinuous ringing of alarm bells (per ship SMS) + announce location

Abandon ShipVerbal order by Master (no single signal) — never on the signal alone

Man Overboard3 long blasts + shout "Man overboard", throw lifebuoy with light/smoke

Signals shown are common conventions — your ship's station bill defines the exact signals.

📻 Distress / Urgency Format

MAYDAY (grave & imminent danger)

"MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY — this is [vessel name ×3], call sign / MMSI. MAYDAY [vessel name]. Position [lat/long or bearing & distance]. Nature of distress […]. Assistance required […]. Persons on board […]. Over."

PAN-PAN (urgency, no imminent danger)

"PAN-PAN ×3 — All stations / [station], this is [vessel name ×3]. Position […]. Nature […]. Assistance / intentions […]. Over."

📞 Emergency Contacts

Fill in your numbers — saved automatically and included when you print.

DPA (Designated Person Ashore)

CSO (Company Security Officer)

Owner / Operator 24h

P&I Club / Correspondent

Flag State

Classification Society

Nearest MRCC / Coast Guard

Local Agent

Insurer (H&M)

Medical advice (e.g. CIRM / Radio Medico)