Dead in the Water
You're the First Officer aboard the MV Stellar Wind, a passenger ferry carrying 211 souls across the North Sea. The main engines have failed catastrophically, your captain is incapacitated with a severe concussion, and you've just received warning of an approaching force 10 storm. With rescue services at least 4 hours away, you must maintain order, protect passengers, and keep the vessel stable in deteriorating conditions.
Challenges
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
First Officer / Acting Captain
Conversation Partner
Coast Guard Commander Hayes
Setting
Bridge of passenger ferry. Emergency lighting only. Rain pelting windows. Warning indicators flashing.
Location
North Sea, 85 nautical miles from nearest port
Learning Objectives
Maintain vessel stability in deteriorating weather conditions
Manage passenger safety and prevent panic
Coordinate emergency response with limited power systems
Successfully transfer command and maintain authority
About This Scenario
You're the First Officer aboard the MV Stellar Wind, a passenger ferry carrying 211 souls across the North Sea. The main engines have failed catastrophically, your captain is incapacitated with a severe concussion, and you've just received warning of an approaching force 10 storm. With rescue services at least 4 hours away, you must maintain order, protect passengers, and keep the vessel stable in deteriorating conditions.
How It Starts
“First Officer, this is Commander Hayes. Your emergency beacon activated 12 minutes ago. I need immediate status report on vessel stability, passenger situation, and your emergency protocols implementation. Be precise.”
This is how Coast Guard Commander Hayes's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#901
Category
General
Location Tag
North Sea, 85 nautical miles from nearest port
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