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Responding to Emergencies

You should be prepared for boating related emergencies which can often occur quite suddenly without advance warning.

Close attention to the topics in the previous section, "Prevention of Emergency Situations" can reduce the possibility of some emergencies.

The topics below provide information and possible actions that you can take for some of the common boating related emergencies.


 
Identify Measures to Take in Emergency Situations

  Capsizing,   Swamping,   Sinking,   Grounding 10.01#00
  Collision 10.02#00
  Fire 10.03#00
  Mechanical Breakdown 10.04#00
  Hull Leaks or Flooding 10.05#00
  Person Overboard 10.06#00
  Cold Immersion Survival 10.07#00
  Recognizing Distress Signals 10.08#00
  Assisting a Vessel in Distress 10.09#00

 
Identify and Take Appropriate Measures for Medical Emergencies

 
Cold Water Shock 10.10#00
Hypothermia 10.11#00
Heat Exhaustion,   Heat Stroke 10.12#00
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 10.13#00
Seasickness 10.14#00
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