RapidReach doesn’t replace PA systems but enhances them. RapidReach notifications can be sent to specific crew members / teams, so only intended recipients receive the message, rather than it being heard by everyone. In incidents such as a medical emergency, this helps to protect the privacy of the passenger.

The Notification Panel is a fast, reliable and convenient way to start an emergency alert. The Panel can be preconfigured for
a range of potential scenarios. In the example below the initiator of the alert begins by pressing the “First Stage Response” button and then selecting the appropriate keys for deck, fire zone and location (port, middle or starboard).

If required, additional information about the incident, or specific steps that should be undertaken, may be added in the free text section. The initiator of the alert can check and adjust the message before activating the alert.

Once it’s started the initiator can also follow the progress on the Notification Panel screen to determine who has received the alert and monitor responses. For the recipient of the alert, an alarm sound will be triggered on their smart phone and the message
will be clearly displayed. If a response option is required, this can be easily selected at the touch of a button before they
proceed to respond to the incident as directed.