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.

Last verified 15 days ago