What to know for Abandoning Ship
Sequence an abandon-ship drill without missing alarm, equipment, or crew-control steps.
Decision points, Mayday, distress equipment, crew order, dry boarding, and staying connected. This module is mapped to the published course boundary for Sea Survival Revision and written as an independent revision aid, not official training material.
Key Points
- Send distress alert before leaving if possible
- Take grab bag and emergency communications
- Board dry if possible
- Stay together and cut free only when necessary
Last reviewed: 6 July 2026 by Compass Revision curriculum review
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