6209020 07/2013 - Rev.02
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The Leak
: when a hole in the hull occurs:
In this case you have to:
- activate the bilge pump and if necessary also a manual pump
- sail towards the harbour or proceed to the self-stranding to avoid sinking
- try to close the leak intervening from the exterior as to take advantage of
the atmospheric pressure which compresses the air in order to keep
adherent the material as mat (if possible try to use material which does not
deteriorate in contact with the water).
Man overboard
: when a member of the crew falls on the sea
In this case you have to:
- not to lose sight of the man positioning on the lookout
- launch the life jacket with the light buoy
- veer from the same side of the man fall and execute a rescue manoeuvre
(ex. the curve of Williamson)
- veer of 360° to return at the starting point.
CAUTION
The field of vision from the helm position can be influenced by:
- incorrect use of the flaps;
- incorrect use of the trim;
- incorrect distribution of the cargo;
- not controller speed, rapid acceleration;
- shift from the displacement modality to the plane one;
- sea conditions;
- rain and spray;
- darkness and fog;
- inner lights;
- incorrect position of the biminis;
- persons or moving mechanisms in the field of vision of the operator.
When you are at the helm of the boat keep control bow and aft and as
requested by the regulations in force and the maritime law..
