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Emergency Communication

What is Emergency Procedure?

Emergency Procedure A set of predefined actions and communications for crew to follow in response to emergencies such as fire, collision, grounding, or medical incidents, per SOLAS and IMO SMCP.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Emergency Procedure” Used in Practice?

Bridge to crew: Commence emergency procedure Alpha. Fire detected in engine room. Muster at designated stations and report status.

Certification Exam Relevance

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Emergency Procedure?

A set of predefined actions and communications for crew to follow in response to emergencies such as fire, collision, grounding, or medical incidents, per SOLAS and IMO SMCP.

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