1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-fourth
session (17 to 21 November 2014), with a view to providing specific
guidance to seafarers on recovery techniques, approved the Guide on
recovery techniques, prepared by the Sub-Committee on Navigation,
Communications and Search and Rescue at its first session (30 June
to 4 July 2014), as set out in the annex.
2 This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1182.
3 Member Governments and international organizations
in consultative status are invited to bring the annexed guide to the
attention of all concerned, in particular distribution to seafarers.
4 Member Governments, international organizations
and others concerned are encouraged to enhance the attached Guide
with pictorial and other relevant information, as appropriate.