Initial action in case of Man Overboard:
- Throw a life ring over the side as close to the person as possible.
- Sound three prolonged blests on the ships whistle, hail “person overboard”.
- Commence recovery manoeuvre.
- Note position, wind speed and direction and time.
- Inform master of the vessel and engine room.
- Post look-outs to keep the person in sight. Set off dye marker or smoke flares.
- Inform radio operator and keep updated on the position.
- Stand by the engines
- Prepare lifeboats for possible launching.
- Distribute portable VHF radios for communication between bridge, deck, and lifeboat.
- Rig pilot ladder to assist in the recovery.
