# 11 - Man Overboard

Immediate emergency response procedures for man overboard situations ensuring rapid location, systematic recovery, and coordinated rescue operations.

### Bridge Emergency Response

```checklist
1. [ ] Immediate Avoiding Action .................. EXECUTED
2. [ ] Man Overboard Button on GPS ............... ACTIVATED
3. [ ] Master ....................................... CALLED
4. [ ] General Alarm if Required ................... SOUNDED
5. [ ] Light and Smoke Buoys ....................... DROPPED
6. [ ] Three Prolonged Whistle Blasts .............. SOUNDED
7. [ ] Standard Williamson Turn Manoeuvre ......... EXECUTED
```

![man-overboard-manoeuvres](images/700/721.mob.png)

### Immediate Deck Actions

```checklist
8.  [ ] Visual Contact with Overboard Person ..... MAINTAINED
9.  [ ] Man Overboard Port or Starboard ............. SHOUTED
10. [ ] Life Ring(s) ................................. THROWN
11. [ ] Guests and Crew ............................ MUSTERED
12. [ ] Head Count ................................. EXECUTED
13. [ ] Missing Person ........................... IDENTIFIED
```

### Search and Recovery Operations

```checklist
14. [ ] Engine Room for Full Maneuverability .......... READY
15. [ ] Lookouts with Binoculars ..................... POSTED
16. [ ] Recovery Plan for Persons from Water .......... READY
```

### External Coordination and Support

```checklist
17. [ ] Urgency to Vessels in Vicinity ............ BROADCAST
18. [ ] MRCC and Nearby Vessels ..................... ALERTED
19. [ ] Immediate Medical Assistance .................. READY
20. [ ] DPA and Company for Assistance ............ CONTACTED
```