"Man overboard!" must be shouted by anyone seeing the fall. All crew members must report the call, even if they haven't seen the victim. Continuous visual contact with the victim helps helmsman approach
Marine salvage recovers ships and cargo after maritime casualties. Successful salvors receive reward proportional to salvaged property value. 1989 International Salvage Convention established legal principles
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend on September 26, 2024. Category 4 storm brought damaging winds, flooding, and storm surge. Impacts affected Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina
General alarm signals 7 short rings followed by 1 long blast. Fire alarm requires continuous ringing for at least 10 seconds. Man overboard alarm uses 3 long rings and 3 long blasts. Abandon ship signal includes 6 short blasts and 1 prolonged blast
Titanic struck iceberg 500 yards away at 11:40 PM on April 14, 1912. Ship's helm was turned hard to port to avoid collision. Collision caused 7 tons of water to flood into watertight compartments. Ship scraped along iceberg for 10 seconds before clearing it
Manual issued in March 2017 to standardise mooring practices. Port of Tilbury requires both employees and approved contractors to wear lifejackets. Manual periodically reviewed by Harbour Master and amended through Notices to Mariners