When the alarm sounds for a drill my chest tightens and my mind goes blank. I fumble with the survival suit while the officer counts, and I keep imagining a real fire or a man overboard with me in charge. We are days from the nearest land, and the thought of an actual emergency leaves me cold.
More people experience this than they realize.
The safety systems and emergencies at sea fill you with fear.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.