Hi
"Steve" wrote in message
news:uhOCf.120497$m05.16453@clgrps12...
> Immediately doesn't work on cruise ship. Its not like stopping your car.
> It takes at least one mile to stop most cruise ships, so unless you see
> the person go over, it is likely futile you would every find anyone going
> over the side.
>
>
> "Shauna" wrote in message
> news:jbGdnQMFUN8xGEbenZ2dnUVZ_tadnZ2d@adelphia.com...
>> After reading this, I realized I had sent this reply straight to George
>> L. yesterday instead of posting it.
>>
>> What I would do If a Passenger was reported Missing.
>>
>> First thing, I make an announcement on the ships PA system for Mr. so and
>> so
>> call extension xxx, report to Pursers desk, or present themselves to any
>> uniformed officer, there is an "urgent message". I would note the time,
>> specific location of ship, and the person making the report. (And their
>> condition, etc. unbeknown to the person reporting).
>>
>> If the person did not "report in" within say 5 or 10 minutes, I think I
>> would have to stop the ship, and at least conduct a beginning
>> investigation
>> to determine the facts of the disappearance to see if you were at least
>> close enough to attempt to retrace and attempt a rescue, and report to
>> the
>> closest Coast Guard type authorities. After I had done all you could to
>> ascertain that there was nothing you could do at that moment to effect a
>> rescue, I would resume course.
>>
>> After that, who knows, but at least it is better than doing nothing!
>> What
>> if your teen went over--BTW...if someone reports SEEING someone go over
>> the
>> ship should IMMEDIATELY stop, no matter how doubtful the account. The
>> inconvenience of 2500 is still a lot better than the life of 1, if there
>> is
>> any chance.
>>
>> Okay, now I've started the game. Jump in every one. Thanks George.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Shauna
>>
>> <:))))<><
>>
>>
>>
>> "RichC" wrote in message
>> news:IIJCf.19463$_c.12606@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...
>>> Another passenger falls off a Carnival cruise ship but lives to talk
>>> about his experience.
>>> http://www.abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=1546015
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
When everyone board insert gps locator beacon in each passenger, so when
they fall overboard they are easier to locate.
PMM
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