Emergency contacts
Three people, two countries, one offline copy. ITF and ISWAN numbers. Embassy at sign-on airport.
What it is
A short written list of people and organisations to contact if something goes wrong onboard or ashore. Carried on the phone, on paper, and given to the next-of-kin.
Who needs it
Every seafarer.
When it is checked
- By you, when something goes wrong.
Common mistakes
- Only one phone number listed.
- All numbers in one country — if the phone is dead, you can't reach anyone.
- ISWAN and ITF numbers not saved.
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