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Qu'est-ce que Homme à la mer ?

Homme à la mer Emergency indicating that a person has fallen from a vessel into the water and immediate rescue actions are required.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Homme à la mer” Used in Practice?

Homme à la mer, homme à la mer, bâbord ! Mettez à l'eau la vedette de sauvetage et gardez le contact visuel avec la victime.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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Qu'est-ce que Homme à la mer ?

Emergency indicating that a person has fallen from a vessel into the water and immediate rescue actions are required.

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