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“Code Oscar” (or Oscar Oscar Oscar) is the crew alarm used when someone goes overboard.
A full search and rescue operation can last several hours and may involve the Coast Guard and nearby ships.
Accidental falls are extremely rare; most incidents involve reckless behaviour or are intentional.
A cruise ship man overboard alarm can be a scary situation on what should be a relaxing, enjoyable getaway. A strange code is announced over the intercom, and immediately, emergency procedures are initiated as crew members rush to react and the ship slows, reverses course, o...
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