The former employee of the cruise liner Lucy Southerton revealed the secrets of emergency codes used by crew members in emergency situations. In her Cruism As Crew YouTube channel, she explained that the staff uses special terms to avoid panic among passengers during emergencies.
"Imagine if the captain declared a loud connection:" Fire, fire, fire! " "It would cause chaos," Lucy notes. That is why the crew uses special code words that are understood only by the staff of the vessel.
The most common emergency signals on liners: Bravo is a fire signal or other dangerous situation that requires immediate action. Oscar - used when someone fell overboard. In such cases, the team instantly coordinates the rescue operation. Alfa means a medical incident that requires urgent assistance. Charlie is a warning of a strong storm that can threaten the vessel and his passengers. "Red side" is a code used on Disney Cruise Line liners to mark a fire. “Purell” - means the need to clean after the passenger lowered. According to Southton, cruise liners are constantly being training for staff. The vessel staff work out algorithms for emergencies and study code signals to act quickly and effectively without creating panic among passengers.
Thus, although travelers may not even realize the possible risks, the crew is always ready to ensure their safety.
