Manoverboordsituaties
Manoverboordsituaties, commonly known as man‑over‑board incidents, refer to events where a crew member or passenger is unintentionally separated from a vessel and enters the surrounding water. These situations can occur during routine operations, stormy weather, equipment failure, or human error. A sudden shift in weight, a broken rail, or a misjudged boarding maneuver are frequent triggers. Because sea conditions can vary rapidly, even a brief loss of balance may endanger both the individual and the ship.
International maritime law provides specific protocols for such incidents. The International Convention for the Safety of
In many countries, accident reports show that a significant proportion of man‑over‑board events happen during crew
When a man‑over‑board event is detected, the vessel must initiate the designated emergency response within minutes.