When an onboard emergency unfolds, strong command and control is what turns training into effective action. This Memory Aid gives crews and vessel leaders a practical guide to emergency response, covering: roles; command structure; communications; situational awareness; planning; safety checks; and, debrief.
Read it with your crew, use it to strengthen drills and onboard procedures so teams can act clearly and coherently under pressure.
Remember, you always have the right to put your own safety and the safety of others first.
If it looks unsafe, stop. Small actions can prevent great harm.
If you have concerns or want to share lessons learned you can do that confidentially through CHIRP, so others can benefit too.