Marine Order 21, issue 8
Sch 6Crew emergency stations list
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Schedule 6 Crew emergency stations list
(paragraph 56.6(a))
| Name of ship | |
| Crew member identification | Emergency station | Emergency duty | Survival craft |
|---|---|---|---|
General emergency alarm signal: 7 or more short blasts followed by 1 long blast on the ship’s whistle or siren. This will be repeated on the general alarm bell system, and may be supplemented by instructions on the public address system.
WHEN YOU HEAR THE GENERAL EMERGENCY ALARM SIGNAL, GO DIRECTLY TO YOUR EMERGENCY STATION.
IF THERE ARE ANY INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN ON THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM, OBEY THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Prepare to abandon ship signal: AAA in Morse on the whistle (short, long, short, long, short, long) and repeated on the general emergency alarm bell system, also ‘finished with engines’ on the E/R telegraph. On hearing or seeing this signal, all isolated parties are to cease their current activities and go as quickly as possible to the boat deck.
Abandon ship signal: [as determined by the master.] It will normally be given by word of mouth from the master or senior surviving officer.
| ................................ (Master) | ................................... (Date) |