Cold water shock safety

Cold Water Shock

Cold water shock is a real danger in water below 15°C, resulting in involuntary bodily reflexes when suddenly submerged in cold water.

Cold Water Shock and Hypothermia

Understand the difference between cold water shock and hypothermia, what to expect and how to increase your chance of survival if you find yourself in the water.

Man Overboard

The exclamation ‘man overboard’ refers to a crew member or a passenger falling into the water and needing immediate rescue.