When a sea boat is launched to recover survivors and the sea is rough, then the following should be done to limit the damage and risk to persons in the boat:

1. The rescue ship should stop upwind of the area to provide a sheltered lee for the sea boat to operate in.
2. Light vegetable oil or light lubricating oil can be spread by the rescue vessel to stop waves from breaking in the sea boat’s area of operation.
3. All persons in the sea boat are to wear life jackets and protective clothing.
4. The coxswain of the sea boat must be equipped with a portable radio so that he remains in contact with the mother ship.