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Security and safety means
Security
Experiences and statistics teach that the respects of the rules are no more sufficient to obtain the
maximum contribution to security, all the precautions and attentions in the use of a ship must be
taken, especially in the use of the systems and in their maintenance.
It is consequently a owner’s due to make all the checks before starting on sailing,
to verify all the circumstances, in order to have a safe and comfortable
navigation for all the crew.
We in particular recommend to:
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Certify that the boat is complete of all its rescue means and of all the security equipment ordered
by the laws in force in the country in which you are sailing or stopping.
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Check their efficiency or validity.
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Check that the first aid box is approbated and that the medicines are not expired;
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Certify the VHF efficiency;
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Always be informed on the whether forecast in the area you want to sail;
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Always consult the nautical charts, the pilot and the notices to the mariners planning the most
suitable course;
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Control the general condition of the boat, particularly the trim, the stow of materials, the stock
and the equipments loaded on board;
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Make the checks and the inspections indicated in this booklet.
The better way to avoid injures and accidents to people, fire and damages to
things, is the capacity to prevent them is taking the most opportune steps.
Safety means
Pay particular attention to the security and safety of people on board and in the open sea, therefore
we recommend not to take anything for granted, thus verify always the suitability and efficiency of
the single and collective rescue means.
All the knowledge, seamanship and personal experience must be invested to obtain the maximum
people security. Cantiere del Pardo advises to inform and train all the crew of the following:
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where to find and how to wear the life-jackets;
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where to find the raft and how to pull it out and use it;
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where to find and how to throw a lifebuoy and its ropes;
