Annex 1 - Guidance on Training for Fast Rescue Boats Launch and Recovery Teams and Boat Crew
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Annex 1 - Guidance on Training for Fast Rescue Boats Launch and Recovery Teams and Boat Crew

  Initial onboard training of seafarers involved with the launching and recovery of fast rescue boats

  1 Every person involved in the operation of launching and recovery equipment and appliances of fast rescue boats should be required to demonstrate competence to undertake the tasks and responsibilities which should include but not be limited to:

  • .1 assessment of the readiness of fast rescue boats, related launch equipment and launch appliance as fitted, for immediate launch and operation;

  • .2 understand the operation of the winch, brakes, falls, painters, motion compensation and other equipment as fitted;

  • .3 safety precautions during launching and recovery of a fast rescue boat; and

  • .4 procedures for launching and recovery of fast rescue boat in varying conditions.

  2 The level of knowledge of the tasks and responsibilities detailed above should be sufficient to enable the seafarer to perform launching and recovering duties in emergency situations.

  3 Records should be kept on the ship to show which crew members are proficient in the launch and recovery of fast rescue boats.

Parent topic: MSC/Circular.1161 – Guidance on Training Fast Rescue Boats Launch and Recovery Teams and Boat Crews – (20 May 2005)
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