Operator’s Handbook for
Fassmer rescue boats Type RR 4.2
Document 40.0420-019.01.01.0
Art. No. 135897
Mod. 0 Lange/WZ 03.11.2006
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3. Operation of Boat
Safety Note:
For drills follow the recommendations of IMO-MSC1.Circ
1206-MEASURES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS WITH
RESCUE BOATS, for example:
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Elements of the drill that may involve unnecessary risks
need special attention or may be excluded from the drill.
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The lowering of a boat with its full complement of persons
is an example of an element of a drill that may, depending
on the circumstances, involve an unnecessary risk. Such
drills should only be carried out if special precautions are
observed.
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Before placing persons onboard a rescue boat, it is
recommended that the boat first be lowered and recovered
without persons onboard to ascertain that the arrangement
functions correctly. The boat should then be lowered into
the water with only the number of persons onboard
necessary to operate the boat.
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To prevent lashings or gripes from getting entangled,
proper release should be checked before swinging out the
davit.
3.1 Lowering of the rescue boat
The following description contains the general procedure for MOB operation.
Circumstances may be unique onboard different vessels or the concerning
situation may require different action. The description is formed as a checklist,
which shall be used when required. (Items marked *S should be simulated
when carrying out drills)
1.
When the signal for MOB operation is given
all crew members
determined for rescue operation, fitted with clothing covering the whole
body, solid shoes and carrying life jackets and survival suits or similar if
applicable go to the MOB station.
The designated persons should bring a SART (Search and Rescue Radar
Transponder, *S), portable VHF radio (having verified its operation) and
additional fuel, water, clothing, blankets plus any other additional
equipment (*S) to the MOB area.
The assigned crew members will then prepare the boat for launching:
Charging plug
2. Disconnect the charging cable, if fitted.
(see overall drawing Fig.1)
