Getting to know the ship

T he ship is a whole new place for you. When at sea there is only water around. This means that you will have to know the ship in case something happens. That is why you will have to get a familiarization round on the ship. This is usually done by the safety officer, the 2^nd mate. He or she will show you around the ship indicating where the safety equipment is and the means of escape from the ship. They will also show you what the emergency signals are in case of a:

- General alarm || 7 short / 1 long and announcement on PA system

- Fire alarm || 7 short / 1 long and announcement on PA system

- Man over board alarm || 7 short / 1 long and announcement on PA system

- Pollution alarm || 7 short / 1 long and announcement on PA system

- Abandon ship || continuous long / short / long / short and announcement on PA system

- Or any other alarm or emergency

Info: The signals are not the same on every ship. Take good care in learning the right signals for the ship you are on! You can find these signals on the muster lists on board the ship.

The 2^nd mate will show you also the safety plans that are everywhere on the ship, on every deck. In your cabin you have a cabin card that tells you what your duty is during any drills or emergencies.

Tip: Make sure that you study for yourself as soon as possible these safety plans. It is for your safety and for the rest of the crew onboard.

On the ship there are loading and discharging operations taking place. The safety during the operations will also be explained to you by the officers or crew.

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