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Abandoning Ship

Decision points, Mayday, distress equipment, crew order, dry boarding, and staying connected.

abandon shipMayday

4 guided lessons · 8 practice questions · 8 flashcards

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  • Explain decision points, Mayday, distress equipment, crew order, dry boarding, and staying connected.
  • Apply abandon ship to a realistic onboard situation.
  • Recall the core check: do not abandon early through panic.

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Last Resort Decision

Abandoning ship is one of the most serious decisions a skipper can make. The phrase to remember is not a slogan but a judgement: step up into the liferaft if possible. Leave only when the vessel is no longer the safer place.

Fire, sinking, uncontrollable flooding, structural failure, or rescue-service instruction can force abandonment. A frightening but floating vessel may still be safer than a raft.

  • Do not abandon early through panic.
  • Prepare while still aboard if time allows.
  • Raise distress before abandoning if possible.
  • Keep crew together and transfer in a controlled order.
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