Safety, Fire & Survival · Abandon Ship
The general (emergency) alarm signal to summon the crew to muster stations is:
- ASeven or more short blasts followed by one prolonged blast✓ Correct
- BOne prolonged blast every two minutes
- CThree short blasts only
- DA continuous ringing of the ship's bell only
Explanation
The general emergency alarm is at least seven short blasts followed by one prolonged blast on the ship's whistle and internal alarm. On hearing it the crew goes to assigned muster/embarkation stations with PFDs and immersion suits per the station bill.
Authority: SOLAS III; 46 CFR 199 (emergency signals)
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