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  2. Vessel emergency codes - Wikipedia

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    Charlie, Charlie, Charlie is the code for a security threat aboard Royal Caribbean ships and the code for upcoming helicopter winch operations aboard c-bed accommodation vessels. Code blue usually means a medical emergency. Delta, delta, delta is the code for a possible bio-hazard among some cruise lines. More commonly used to alert crew to ...

  3. Multiservice tactical brevity code - Wikipedia

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    Using the codes eases coordination and improves understanding during multiservice operations. The codes are intended for use by air, ground, sea, and space operations personnel at the tactical level. Code words that are followed by an asterisk (*) may differ in meaning from NATO usage. There is a key provided below to describe what personnel ...

  4. General emergency signal - Wikipedia

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    The signal is composed of seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle and internal alarm system. [1] Within 24 hours of embarkation of all passengers, the crew will conduct a mandatory muster drill in which the General Emergency Signal is sounded.

  5. Muster drill - Wikipedia

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    A muster drill in progress on Royal Caribbean cruise ship Grandeur of the Seas A muster drill in progress on the Coral Princess. A muster drill, sometimes referred to as a lifeboat drill or a boat drill, is an exercise that is conducted by the crew of a ship prior to embarking on a voyage. A muster drill prepares passengers for safe evacuation ...

  6. What should I wear at sea? Here's what to know about cruise ...

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    The length of the cruise determines the number of Cruise Elegant evenings, according to Carnival's website. The Cruise Elegant dress code applies for the main dining rooms and the Steakhouse.

  7. Man overboard - Wikipedia

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    In a motorboat, or a sailing boat with a working engine, most people having to maneuver in an emergency will use the engine. This introduces the added hazard that the casualty may be further injured by the spinning propeller at close quarters. It is important that a double-check is made for ropes trailing in the water before the engine is engaged.

  8. Carnival cruise ship rescues 25 people stranded off the coast ...

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    A Carnival Cruise Line ship responded to a call from the U.S. Coast Guard and rescued 25 people stranded in a small boat off the coast of Mexico, the company announced Saturday.. The 2,984 ...

  9. International maritime signal flags - Wikipedia

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    The NATO usage generally differs from the international meanings, and therefore warships will fly the Code/answer flag above the signal to indicate it should be read using the international meaning. During the Allied occupations of Axis countries after World War II , use and display of those nations' national flags was banned.