Crew Members Speak in Code to Keep Guests in the Dark

Maintaining passengers’ safety onboard is paramount for the crew. So, sometimes they’re forced to speak in code, so they don’t incite panic while still being able to act quickly during an emergency. Some of these codes are used for cleaning up spills, dealing with medical emergencies, reacting to a fire, or responding if someone falls overboard.

And if you’re curious about what code word is usually used for the last item on that list, then it’s “oscar.”This actually makes a lot of sense, considering the last thing you want is to scare passengers or create enough panic to impede your ability to respond to a situation.