Contents

  1 The person in charge of the lifeboat shall immediately, after clearing the ship, organize the following:

• .1 look for and pick up other survivors from the water;

• .2 marshal liferafts;

• .3 secure survival craft together, distribute survivors and equipment between survival craft;

• .4 stream sea-anchor; and

• .5 if appropriate, rig exposure cover or foldable canopy.

  2 Post a look-out.

  3 Issue anti-seasickness medicine and seasickness bags.

  4 Administer first aid, if appropriate.

  5 Arrange watches and duties.

  6 Prepare and use detection equipment including radio equipment.

  7 Gather up any useful floating objects.

  8 Protect against heat, cold and wet conditions.

  9 Decide on food and water rations.

  10 Take measures to maintain morale.

  11 Make sanitary arrangements to keep lifeboat habitable.

  12 Prepare for onset of adverse weather.

  13 Make proper use of survival equipment.

  14 Prepare action for:

• .1 arrival of rescue units;

• .2 being taken in tow;

• .3 rescue by helicopter; and

• .4 landing and beaching.

  Note: The above list of contents should be used to compile a lifeboat survival manual to the satisfaction of the Administration.