V92.0: Water-transport-related drowning and submersion without accident to watercraft : merchant ship

Water-transport-related drowning and submersion without accident to watercraft, specifically merchant ships, involves incidents where a person drowns or nearly drowns without any accident happening to the ship. This may happen for a variety of reasons, such as if a person falls overboard or if they get trapped in a compartment of the ship that fills with water. Symptoms would vary depending on the severity, but may involve coughing, vomiting, confusion, and unconsciousness. In severe cases, water enters the lungs which can lead to difficulty breathing, lack of oxygen and potentially, damage to the lung tissue. As a result, there may also be effects on other systems of the body such as the brain and heart due to lack of oxygen. The condition can progress rapidly, and urgent action is often required for survival and recovery.