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The Only Way to Survive a Sinking Ship


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Let's say, you're setting off on a long-awaited cruise; you're on cloud nine, and nothing could be further from your mind than paying attention to the safety precautions. But however unwilling you might be to waste precious vacation time on listening to safety instructions, you should remember that chances are, it could save your life.


Yes, the odds of being trapped on a sinking ship nowadays are quite low. But there are things you can do to survive if the near-impossible does happen. Hopefully, it’ll never happen to you, but just in case, it's vitally important to know how to react.


SUMMARY:

Take part in the first-day safety drill 0:51

What you should do first 1:44

Follow the crew's directions 2:42

How you can help others 3:21

Try to get to a lifeboat as quickly as possible 3:58

What if you have to jump off the ship 5:50

🚤 Why ships sink 🚤 7:39


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SUMMARY:

  • Try to remember where the lifeboat closest to your cabin is, and figure out how to get there if it's dark or the weather is stormy. Also, read the instructions for how to put on and use your floatation device.
  • Try to stay calm - you have no time for panic. If you're in your cabin, immediately put on your floatation device and take anything else that may help you later.
  • The next step, which might become a life-altering one, is to get to safety. And to do that, you need to follow the crew's directions.
  • Regrettably, studies claim that only 35% of people manage to stay calm in a critical situation. If you're one of those lucky ones, help other passengers to get their bearings.
  • If you see a person standing still in the middle of the turmoil, yell at them - it's an effective way to bring them back to reality.
  • After that, concentrate on your top-priority task, which is to get to a lifeboat as quickly as possible.
  • But let's say you look around and see no available lifeboats whatsoever and start to panic! What then? In that case, try to find some floatation device, like a life preserver ring, and throw it into the water.
  • If there's no time left, and you realize you'll have to jump off the ship, always check where you'll land first. Otherwise, you may be hit by some wreckage, a boat, or other people, and end up underwater.
  • The cold shock may pull you underwater even faster than hypothermia sets in. That's why it's vitally important to collect yourself.
  • Surprisingly, every ship sinks in a different way, depending on its center of gravity and size, the shape of its hull, and, of course, the cause of the accident.

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