The Only Way to Survive a Sinking Ship

Let's say, you're setting off on a long-awaited cruise; you're on cloud nine, and nothing could be further from your mind than paying attention to the safety precautions. But however unwilling you might be to waste precious vacation time on listening to safety instructions, you should remember that chances are, it could save your life.

Yes, the odds of being trapped on a sinking ship nowadays are quite low. But there are things you can do to survive if the near-impossible does happen. Hopefully, it’ll never happen to you, but just in case, it's vitally important to know how to react.

SUMMARY:
Take part in the first-day safety drill 0:51
What you should do first 1:44
Follow the crew's directions 2:42
How you can help others 3:21
Try to get to a lifeboat as quickly as possible 3:58
What if you have to jump off the ship 5:50
🚤 Why ships sink 🚤 7:39

#survivaltips #ships #brightside

SUMMARY:
- Try to remember where the lifeboat closest to your cabin is, and figure out how to get there if it's dark or the weather is stormy. Also, read the instructions for how to put on and use your floatation device.
- Try to stay calm - you have no time for panic. If you're in your cabin, immediately put on your floatation device and take anything else that may help you later.
- The next step, which might become a life-altering one, is to get to safety. And to do that, you need to follow the crew's directions.
- Regrettably, studies claim that only 35% of people manage to stay calm in a critical situation. If you're one of those lucky ones, help other passengers to get their bearings.
- If you see a person standing still in the middle of the turmoil, yell at them - it's an effective way to bring them back to reality.
- After that, concentrate on your top-priority task, which is to get to a lifeboat as quickly as possible.
- But let's say you look around and see no available lifeboats whatsoever and start to panic! What then? In that case, try to find some floatation device, like a life preserver ring, and throw it into the water.
- If there's no time left, and you realize you'll have to jump off the ship, always check where you'll land first. Otherwise, you may be hit by some wreckage, a boat, or other people, and end up underwater.
- The cold shock may pull you underwater even faster than hypothermia sets in. That's why it's vitally important to collect yourself.
- Surprisingly, every ship sinks in a different way, depending on its center of gravity and size, the shape of its hull, and, of course, the cause of the accident.

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[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Hey there, BrightSiders! Would you rather choose being on a sinking ship or a plane falling down? ✈️😱

[CoachBibbs]

“This is the captain we’re sinking you’re on your own” - costsa Concordia Captain schettino

[pastorart]

If you get into a lifeboat, as soon as your boat is in the water, drive it or row it as far away from the sinking ship as possible.

If you are swimming in the water this is also important. Swim as far away as you can.

The reason is that large ships create a whirlpool, and if you are too close the whirlpool will drag you down. This is true even if you are wearing a lifevest.

Trust what I am saying because when I was younger, I spent 18 months of my life stationed on a Destroyer in the US Navy.

I have sailed across the Pacific Ocean twice.

[randomezzer]

If the crew tells u to stay in ur cabin and that everything will be fine, GET OFF THE SHIP
Edit: ooh i got likes cheers

[ritvishetty]

The crew members who do their duty by staying till the end and rescuers are real heroes who need to be appreciated more.

[-cy]

I'm boarding titanic 2. I'll need this thanks 😃

[urmomdoer]

Step 1: Be a woman
Step 2: be a child
Step 3: make sure it's the 1900's

[adammuhsin_]

Hey there Bright Side! I work on ships, and another great life saving tip is to bring a flashlight, as well as a water bottle if you have time. Remember, if the lights go out, and if you don’t have a flash light, feel the wall, and go up, look for eliminated or glow in the dark exit signs/ arrows usually located near the ceiling as well as the floor. Wear bright clothes if possible and also try to put on clothed toed shoes. 🤙🏽👌🏽🐋🦈🌍

[martinan]

Many of the people that survived M/S Estonia survived half submerged in 9°C (49°F) for six hours with hardly any clothes at all. What saved them was that they had to constantly struggle to stay as high as possible on an upside down lifeboat or upside down raft, their muscles producing heat and helping them survive hours longer than should be possible in such conditions.

[dummylion]

Me: (ship is sinking) remembers bright side video
Me:(sees shark) forgets everything from bright side video

[guessmyname]

I changed my original comment so people will wonder what I said.

[prv.gmail_fa]

Came here due to the Sewol disaster.

It was the saddest ship disaster in my opinion.

[danielbishop]

4:49 — "The crew isn't supposed to leave the ship until they help all the passengers get to safety."


The crews of Oceanos and Costa Concordia didn't get the message.

[ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Wow, good tips that I hope I never have to use!

[jonathanbjrklund]

3:54 im just imagining i see a random person standing still and i just come up to their face and yell😂😂😂

[yinloveyang]

6:08 hahaha the way that crew member is smiling and waving like saying hello, man... we'll save you just be happy and don't worry.

[leonobili]

I was on the costa Concordia but me and my family reached the lifeboat

[AwaischughtaiVlog]

I will select the option:-
"Try to get the life boat as early as possible"

[patrickmooney]

On a cruise ship, you don't put on extra clothes, grab your valuables and luggage and rush for the nearest life boat, you grab ONLY your life jacket and report to your mustering station (or if you're not near your cabin, you just report to the mustering station where they will give you a life jacket) and then follow the crew's directions for quick and orderly evacuation. That's why you have the safety drill! Lifeboats don't have space for luggage and non-essentials.

[johnvarghese]

I'm pretty sure most of us won't remember that we saw this video😂😂😂