ferry are coming under fire... for failing to follow proper safety guidelines.

Our Paul Yi reports on the crew's mistakes and what they could have done to save more

lives. <SOV> "Unfasten your belt Stand up Come out

" This flight training exercise shows how cabin

crew are supposed to direct passengers during an emergency situation.

The detailed instructions include how to prepare for an emergency landing, and safe exit of

the plane. It's all basic routine procedures for air

travel... but it's also required on all marine passenger vessels.

According to the Korea Coast Guard, the captain is responsible for ordering crew members to

conduct safety demonstrations for passengers and keep them informed.

But acting Captain Lee Joon-Seok of the Sewol-ho ferry failed to follow even these basic guidelines.

Many of the survivors say they were rushed onboard the vessel, receiving little or no

safety training such as learning how to put on a life jacket.

The captain of the ship and some crew members also reportedly disobeyed maritime laws by

abandoning the sinking ship, leaving hundreds of people to fend for themselves.

But the mistakes don't end there. Testimony from survivors, text messages and

video have corroborated the fact that onboard announcements REPEATEDLY asked passengers

to stay put... as the ferry was tilting before finally telling all the passengers to jump

into the sea.

"Do not move. It will be more dangerous if you move around. Therefore, do not move."

Experts say the order to remain indoors goes against proper procedure in the event of a

flooding.

"If water has begun to enter and flood the ship, then you have to get to the highest

possible ground. The highest place is the deck."

The lack of safety training, contradicting announcements, and absence of clear direction

from the captain and crew may have caused a higher number of fatalities, as confused

passengers searched for a way out... with little time to escape.

Paul Yi, Arirang News.