What is the alarm signal for abandoning ship?
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The alarm signal for abandoning ship is seven short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's bell or whistle, repeated continuously for one minute. Below is additional information: 1. When someone falls overboard, the alarm signal is three long blasts on the bell and whistle, repeated continuously for one minute. 2. In case of hull breach and flooding: two long blasts followed by one short blast on the bell and whistle, repeated continuously for one minute. 3. In the event of an oil pollution incident: one short blast, two long blasts, and one short blast on the bell or whistle. 4. For a fire in the bow: short blasts on the bell and whistle, repeated continuously for one minute, followed by one short blast. 5. For a fire amidships: short blasts on the bell and whistle, repeated continuously for one minute, followed by two short blasts. 6. For a fire in the stern: short blasts on the bell and whistle, repeated continuously for one minute, followed by three short blasts.