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What is Emergency Descent?

Emergency Descent A rapid controlled descent initiated due to onboard emergencies such as fire or loss of cabin pressure, as per SOLAS and shipboard emergency protocols.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Emergency Descent” Used in Practice?

Bridge to engine room: initiate emergency descent to 10 meters immediately due to smoke on upper deck.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Emergency Descent?

A rapid controlled descent initiated due to onboard emergencies such as fire or loss of cabin pressure, as per SOLAS and shipboard emergency protocols.

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