M.V. Stupor(Also an inbound vessel following M.V. Hope)

M.V. Stupor, this is VTS. There is a man who fell overboard from M.V. Hope about one nautical mile ahead of you. Please control your speed and join in the search and rescue operation, if you find him, report it to VTS at once.

VTS, this is M.V. Stupor, I am proceeding to the location of the incident now. The search and rescue operation has been carried out. The search result is currently negative. Over.

M.V. Stupor, this is VTS, your message is received. Please keep a sharp lookout.

M.V. Hope, this is VTS, One patrol boat “HaiXun0512” and two pilot boats are on their way for assistance. They will arrive at the locale in 20 minutes. Any further information?

VTS, no further information.

15 minutes later

VTS, this is M.V. Stupor, I found the man. I am going to launch my rescue boat .

M.V. Stupor. Try your best to ensure the safety of the man and your crew members.

VTS. We picked up the person at 2000 local time. He is in good condition with no external wounds.

M.V. Stupor, thank you for your assistance. Take care of him. I will inform M.V. Hope that the man has been rescued. Now you can proceed to the pilot station with the survivor onboard. Please keep in touch with VTS closely.

Tips:

SAR：search and rescue(搜寻救助)

OSC: on-scene co-ordinator(现场协调人)

MRCC: maritime rescue co-ordination centre(海上救助协调中心),在本文中，VTS实际就是在履行MRCC职能。

muster list: 应变部署表

combined lifebuoy: 组合式救生圈，布置在驾驶台两侧，和灯光烟雾信号(Man 

overboard light and smoke signal)连接在一起，有快速释放装置，可自动开启发出灯光和烟雾，便于落水人员及时发现，在接下来的搜救行动中，也提供了重要的指引。