What to do if ferry starts sinking?


What to do if ferry starts sinking?

Tips for a Sinking Boat
  1. Get Everyone Into a Life Jacket. If you don't already have your life jacket on, make sure that yours is secure and ensure that everyone else does the same. ...
  2. Put in a Distress Call. ...
  3. Find the Leak. ...
  4. Use Bilge and Crash Pumps. ...
  5. Head Back to Shore. ...
  6. Take Necessary Supplies. ...
  7. Tips for Preventing Leaks.


Who should you save first on a sinking ship?

The sinking of the Titanic 100 years ago, where three times more women survived than men, popularized this unwritten law of the sea, because the captain ordered that women and children went into the lifeboats first.


Would the Titanic sinking pull you under?

As the stern sinks into the ocean, you would think the suction would draw you into the depths—but survivors report no such thing. Joughlin claimed his hair was never even mussed. Still, you may experience what is called the cold-shock response. You'll gasp uncontrollably and perhaps even hyperventilate.