Life At Sea

FIRE AND BOAT DRILL

Once each week, a Fire and Boat Drill is conducted on board ship. The purpose of this weekly drill is to make sure that each crew member knows exactly what to do in case of a fire or other disaster that would require a person to leave the ship.

The fire fighting equipment on board the ship is taken out and tested. The lifeboats are lowered to make sure they are in proper working order and everyone knows how to operate them. Every crew member and passenger has an assigned place to report to on deck wearing their life jacket. These drills, while quite routine, keep our American Flag ships, their crews and passengers safe.

LIFE BOAT FOOD

Should you have to abandon ship and spend time at sea in your lifeboat, it is equipped with water. The water is very tasty, just like yours at home. It comes in a sealed packet. Only a few sips are taken periodically so as not to run out of it, should your stay be prolonged.

It is important to know that American Flag vessels carry enough lifeboats on both the starboard and port sides of the ship, so that everyone can be rescued should it become necessary to abandon ship.

LEISURE TIME ON THE SHIP

When and if crew members have leisure time on board ship, you may find them in the lounge reading, watching a movie, or playing cards or a board game. If the vessel has a gym, the crew may be working out there.