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Chapter 13 朗读 Passage1 Ladies and gentlemen. This is your Captain speaking. I have pleasure in informing you that all safety equipment is in full working order. The bow and stern doors are closed and secured. The vessel is in all respects ready for sea. Please listen carefully to the safety instructions which follow. In the unlikely event of an emergency, please obey the orders given on the public address system. Passengers are requested to read all notes and leaflets concerning safety regulations. All regulations concerning the vessel’s routine have to be obeyed. Safety regulations do not permit passengers to enter the following spaces: 穘avigating bridge 積ngine room ?maneuvering areas at the front and back end of the vessel 穋argo rooms and compartments 穝ervice rooms 穉ll areas and spaces marked “Crew only” 穉ll closed, sealed or roped off areas, spaces and rooms 穋ar decks when the vessel is at sea Passage2 aInternational regulations require all passengers to be assembled in a drill which has to take place within 24 hours of departure. A drill will be held to familiarize passengers with their assembly stations, with their life-saving equipment and with emergency procedures. All passengers must attend this drill. In case of emergency seven short blasts and one prolonged blast will be given with the ship’s whistle and the alarm system. Remain calm when you hear the general emergency alarm. Passengers will be taught how to act and behave in cases of emergency. Passage 3 Always remember that fire is the greatest hazard aboard ship. Always act immediately if you detect fire or smell fumes or smoke. Always inform a member of the crew if you detect fire or smell fumes or smoke. Be careful to extinguish cigarettes completely. Put used cigarettes in a container provided. Never smoke in bed. Never smoke on deck except in areas labeled as smoking areas. Never throw a cigarette overboard. The use of naked light and open fire is strictly prohibited. Never use lighted candles