What is the alarm signal for abandoning ship?

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MacRicardo
07/29/25 8:29am
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.
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