Ongoing training for fast rescue boat launch and recovery
teams and boat crews
1 Every person involved in the operation of launching
and recovery equipment and appliances of fast rescue boats or is a
member of a fast rescue boat team should participate in regular onboard
training which would include, but not be limited to, drills when weather
conditions permit such exercises to be carried out safely.
2 The factors listed below are to be taken into
account when conducting drills:
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.1 The frequency and regularity of training is
important and as far as is reasonable and practicable, fast rescue
boat systems and crews should be exercised weekly. The interval between
a complete launch and recovery drill should not exceed 3 months.
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.2 To achieve maximum effectiveness it is important
that both the launch and recovery team, and the boat crew are aware
of the limitations of the equipment as fitted and are confident in
its use. This can only be achieved by ongoing training in varying
conditions.
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.3 So as not to expose the fast rescue boat crew
to undue risk, the Masters/operators of ships, in conjunction with
the trainers, should take the following into account while undertaking
training in the launch and recovery of such craft:
3 Records should be kept on the ship with respect
to fast rescue boat training on board including the dates and time
of drills, operational status of the ship, sea and weather conditions,
also together with names and duties of those participating in the
drill.