These are just a few of the code words Semenova says you might hear on a ship.Whether you’re taking a themed cruise, singles cruise or all-inclusive trip, listen for these terms the next time you hit the high seas.
Alpha: There’s a medical emergency on the ship.
Bravo, Bravo, Bravo: There’s a fire on the ship.
Charlie, Charlie, Charlie: There’s an onboard security threat.
Delta, Delta, Delta: There’s a possible biohazard onboard.
Echo: The ship is starting to drift. That’s not something you want to hear, whether you are on a transcontinental cruise or a shorter mini-vacation.
Kilo: Cruise personnel should go to their assigned station for their predetermined emergency post.
Operation Rising Star: A death or very serious medical emergency has occurred on the ship.
Oscar, Oscar, Oscar: The cruise line may not tell you immediately when there’s a man overboard, but this code will let you know when it happens.
Purell, Purell, Purell: Cleanup is needed in a public area. Let this be your reminder to add hand sanitizer to your suitcase when packing for a cruise.
PVI: Someone has vomited in a public area.
Red Party: There’s a fire at sea.
Sierra: There is a medical emergency in which someone needs a stretcher.
Star Code, Star Code, Star Code: There’s a medical emergency on the ship.
Zulu, Zulu, Zulu: There is a fight aboard the ship.
