Man Overboard
Name of ship, Position, Course steered, Time, Man overboard, Please keep sharp look-out.
Name of ship, Position, Course steered, Time, Man overboard, Please keep sharp look-out.
- Inform bridge immediately with side of the ship (starboard or port or after)
- Sound general alarm / inform Master
- Release lifebuoy with light, flare or smoke signal
- If possible, keep person in sight / post several look-outs
- If person is not visible, apply the Boutakoff method
- Inform engine and start manoeuvring
- Position of life buoy and vessel noted with time of start search
- Alert other vessels
- Send following radio message:
- Sound signals (three long blasts) exhibit flag O
- Prepare rescue boat
- If relevant, inform AMVER
- Prepare treatment
- Inform Company
- When rescued, inform all parties
- Enter all relevant information and actions taken in log book
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