How to seek help in distress at sea during cruise travel

Abstract: Nowadays, many people will do an interesting activity when traveling, which is cruise. Riding on the water and admiring the scenery along the way can always make people feel relaxed and happy. Of course, one thing you must pay attention to on a cruise is safety. So what are the precautions for a cruise? Let’s learn about the safety precautions for cruise ships and how to seek help in distress at sea. Safety Instructions for Cruise Ships

1. Preparations before boarding

1. Try to control the number of people within two-thirds of the full capacity, so that the scene will not look too crowded. .

2. Communicate in advance on how to set up the dining table. If everyone cannot sit in one hall, arrange it in other halls. There is a lot of space on the cruise ship, so there is no need to crowd together unless it is necessary for a press conference. To be together.

3. The parking spaces at the pier must be reserved one day in advance. There are many chartered boats and individual passengers in the evening. If the guests do not book in advance, there will be no parking spaces when the customers arrive at the pier.

4. Communicate the process in detail with the business staff to ensure that the day's activities go smoothly.

5. The company you sign a contract with is very important. A cruise banquet involves various units, such as the cruise ship parking lot at the dock, etc. Signing with an experienced company can save you a lot of trouble in contact with other units.

2. The first thing to do after boarding the ship

1. Understand the location of your guest room on the ship. Please carefully read the emergency evacuation diagram on the back of the door.

2. Understand the location of the life jackets in the guest rooms, and be familiar with the procedures and steps for wearing them.

3. Be familiar with the schedule and activities, choose the activities you are willing to participate in based on your interests, and have a rough plan for your Three Gorges trip.

4. Get to know your tour guide.

5. Know your seat in the restaurant. Seats are usually fixed.

6. Understand the location of on-board entertainment activities and service facilities.

7. Store your valuables, such as passports, etc.

8. Arrange the clothes to be washed.

9. Be familiar with the cruise service phone number.

Only if you are familiar with the above precautions can you have basic protection for your cruise trip.

Cruise boat safety instructions

1. It is not allowed to carry flammable, explosive, toxic, corrosive, radioactive and other dangerous goods that may endanger the safety of people and property on board. Boat.

2. Visitors should hold on to the handrails when boarding the boat, and be sure to wait for it to stop when getting off the boat.

3. After boarding the ship, tourists should confirm the specific locations of life jackets, lifebuoys and fire-fighting equipment according to the signs on the ship.

4. After boarding the ship, tourists should not sit on the railings of the ship or boat, nor squeeze to one side; passengers with children should take care of their children's safety at all times; when walking around on the ship, do not run. To prevent slipping, do not approach the doors or windows where the cruise ship is docked to avoid accidents.

5. Tourists should pay attention to fire prevention and theft prevention on board the ship, and do not connect electrical appliances indiscriminately.

6. Tourists must take good care of the environment on board and are not allowed to spit or litter. It is strictly forbidden to throw garbage into the water and waste generated during play.

7. Tourists should not touch various instruments and equipment on the ship to avoid electric shock. They should take good care of all facilities and items on the ship. If any man-made damage occurs, they will be compensated according to the price.

8. Due to the action of swells on the lake, boats and boats will fluctuate. Do not panic or jump. Hold on to the railings and keep valuables such as mobile phones, watches, cameras, and video equipment to avoid falling into the lake. If it is lost, our company will not be responsible.

9. When the cruise ship is sailing, please do not enter the cab or talk to the driver.

10. If you encounter danger during the boat ride, you must not panic and follow the arrangements and instructions of the staff to ensure absolute personal safety.

How to call for help if you are in distress at sea during cruise travel

1. Dial the maritime rescue phone number

When calling the maritime distress alarm number, be calm and composed to avoid making the wrong call.

It is necessary to accurately report the geographical location of the cruise ship in distress and the name of the ship in distress. So that rescuers can rush to the scene promptly and quickly.

State the nature, scope and extent of the distress as clearly as possible.

Briefly describe what kind of rescue is needed to help rescuers make necessary emergency preparations.

2. Cast a distress signal

Audible distress signal: When you are in distress at sea and see passing ships or rescue boats around, you can blow a whistle or hit a metal object to send out a distress signal. Send out distress signals to the surroundings by making noises.

Physical distress signal: When you are in distress at sea during the day and see rescue aircraft, passing ships or rescue boats around you, you can wave your clothes and other objects (orange is preferred) to send a distress signal to high altitude to help Rescuer identification.

Pyrotechnics distress signal: When you are in distress at sea during the day and see rescue aircraft, passing ships or rescue boats around, you can send a smoke signal; you can send a bright and shining fire signal at night.