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Actions to be carried out:
Broadcast DISTRESS ALERT and MESSAGE on the authority of the master
Instruct crew members to put on lifejackets, and wear adequate and warm clothing
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ABANDONING SHIP
Posted by admin on March 16th, 2008
SEARCH AND RESCUE
Posted by admin on March 16th, 2008
Action to be carried out:
Take bearing of distress message if radio direction finder fitted
Re-transmit distress message
FLOODING
Posted by admin on March 16th, 2008
Action to be carried out:
Sound the general emergency alarm
Close watertight doors if fitted
FIRE
Posted by admin on March 16th, 2008
Action to be carried out:
Sound the fire alarm
Call master if not already on bridge and notify engine room
MAN OVERBOARD
Posted by admin on March 16th, 2008
Acton to be carried out:
Release lifebuoy with light and smoke signal on the side the crew member has fallen overboard
Take immediate avoiding action so as not to run over the man overboard
Posted in Emergency Checklist 
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