Shouting "Man overboard!"
This alert should focus the crew on the maneuvers to be performed. This should not trigger hysteria, but on the contrary bring calm and silence on board. The crew members make themselves available to the captain who gives the orders.
Throw the buoy
As soon as possible after the fall, the buoy is thrown. This will serve as a landmark in the area of the wreck. If it is equipped with a buoy, the line that follows it is left to unwind.
Keeping the team member in the water in sight
A crew member must be dedicated to this task and not let the unfortunate person out of his sight. He must be able to point his finger at the wrecked man at all times to guide the helmsman in his maneuver. This person should not be involved in anything else so that he or she does not take his or her eyes off the man overboard. Spotting a head floating between two waves is a delicate task... If the castaway is not visible, he will concentrate on the buoy.
Press the MOB function on the GPS
If the boat is equipped with a GPS or plotter, you can store the position of the waterfall with the GPS. A dedicated key provides quick access to this function.
Send an emergency call "
MAYDAY! MAYDAY! MAYDAY!"
On channel 16 we send a clear message of type :
MAYDAY! MAYDAY! MAYDAY!
boat name
man overboard!
position (GPS or relative to a sea wall)
to be repeated 3 times, then remain listening.
Comply with the captain's orders
The operator gives clear orders, designating a crew member to perform the task. If crew members panic or do not control themselves, they are sent inside the cabin. Only operational people are kept on deck.
