Emergency actions plan:
Shout ‘Man Overboard on Starboard side/Portside’.
Change over to hand steering from auto and put the wheel hard over to the respective side (port or starboard).
Release MOB marker from the side of the bridge wing to which MOB has occurred. This marker is buoyant and has a self-igniting light and self-activating smoke signal.
Press the MOB button on the GPS to mark the casualty’s position for future reference.
Sound’ O’ on the whistle (Three prolonged blasts). This is to let the Master and the crew know about the emergency situation. Supplement this with the appropriate ‘O’ flag.
Post extra lookout as soon as possible.
Sound the General Alarm on the ship’s whistle to alert everybody to proceed to stations. This is to ensure that if the crew has not understood the three prolonged blasts for MOB, they are alerted regardless and proceed to muster stations to assist in the recovery of the person.
Thereafter, announce the MOB situation on the ship’s PA system.
Inform the engine room of the situation that manoeuvring will be required.
Execute the Williamsons turn (explained later).
Keep a keen eye on the RADAR/ARPA and put the VHF on Channel 16.
Maintain a record of all the events in the Bell book.
Carry out Master’s orders.
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