Ship's Emergency Signals Flashcards
Fire and Emergency (General Alarm)
In the event of a fire or emergency a continuous blast of the ship’s whistle for a period of not less than ten (10) seconds supplemented by a comparable tone on the General Alarm - followed by descriptive PA System announcement. This signal may be followed by a succession of short blasts on the whistle, or tones on the General Alarm to indicate which Damage Control Locker will be the Emergency Squad muster location. All crew shall immediately proceed to berthing retrieve Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and then to their stations.
Abandon Ship
(In the event the Master determines all personnel evacuate the ship)- A succession of more than six short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship’s whistle supplemented by a comparable tone on the General Alarm - followed by descriptive PA System announcement. Supplemental whistle signals are used to direct Boat Officers to lower, or stop lowering: One blast - lower, Two blasts - stop lowering. Emergency Squad personnel shall immediately proceed to their Abandon Ship stations, and all personnel shall follow the directions of the Boat Officers for orderly loading of lifeboats and life rafts.
Man Overboard
(In the event a crewmember has fallen overboard) - A succession of three prolonged blasts of the whistle supplemented by a comparable tone on the General Alarm, Followed by one short blast of the ship’s whistle to indicate the person is overboard to starboard, or two short blasts on the ship’s whistle to indicate the person is overboard to port. All personnel on deck shall post look-out, and if observing the man overboard, keep in sight and alert others.
Security Alert or Breach
(In the event a security incident) - A succession of blasts on the ship’s whistle - prolonged, short, short, prolonged -three times, supplemented by a comparable signal on the General Alarm - followed by the spoken word XRAY on the PA System. PA System announcement will detail instructions for personnel. All personnel will follow directions as announced, or as given by Ship’s Officers.
Medical Team Muster
(In the event the Medical Team should report to Sick Bay for medical emergency) - A PA System announcement with the spoken word CODE BLUE will be heard. PA System announcement will detail instructions for medical team. All personnel shall be alert to repaid movement of Medical Team, and assist as directed.
Dismissal
(When alert or drill is completed) - Three Short Blasts on the ship’s whistle supplemented by a comparable tone on the General Alarm. All personnel shall stand down and properly stow PFD and/or safety equipment.
