Cruise Ship Secret Codes: What They REALLY Mean (Code Alpha, Bravo & More!)

code Alpha this code signals a medical emergency on board when code Alpha is announced the medical team Springs into action

code Bravo hearing code Bravo indicates a fire on the ship but don't panic the crew is extensively trained to manage fire emergency

code Oscar Oscar is the code for a Man Overboard situation immediate action is crucial so the crew coordinates search and rescue operations

code Red this code is used to indicate an outbreak of an illness on board such as norovirus enhanced sanitation procedures are implemented