2.4 Safety at sea – emergency procedures and boat handling

October 27, 2020

Rescue plans

Whilst the rescue vessel(s) are steaming towards the casualty area, the crew should start preparing for the rescue of the survivors. Whilst it is difficult to envisage every possible action one could take, the following should be considered when drawing up the plan. The weather and sea state in the […]
October 27, 2020

Recovery of persons falling overboard

If a person falls overboard whilst the vessel is under way, the following procedure should be carried out: A lifebuoy fitted with a self-acting light/smoke generator should be launched over the same side as the person fell. The helm must be put hard over to the side the man fell. […]
October 27, 2020

Boatwork in heavy weather

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: The rescue ship should stop upwind of the area to provide a sheltered lee for the sea boat to […]
October 27, 2020

Ship disabled or in distress

If a vessel is disabled or in distress the following actions should be considered: If it is disabled and the safety of the crew and vessel is not an immediate issue. Hoist/activate the not under command shapes or lights. Try and repair the vessel. If the crew cannot repair the […]