Reflex Marine FROG-6 HC6-01 620, User Manual

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User Manual FROG-6
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5 OPERATING PROCEDURE
5.1 Pre-Transfer Activity List
Activity No. Responsible Activity
1 Supervisor Conduct pre-transfer risk analysis (See Section 3 and Section 4 ).
2 Supervisor Conduct pre-operational ‘Visual Check’ of equipment ( See Section
6.4 ).
3 Supervisor Brief all persons: i) Crane Operator, ii) Deck Crew, iii) Passengers,
iv) Vessel
– Master and Deck Crew.
4 Passengers Don recommended PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), PFD
(Personal Flotation Device) and survival suit (as required and
where applicable).
Note: Send PFD to vessel prior to transfer
5.2 Lifting
Activity No. Responsible Activity
1 Deck Crew Hook-up masterlink*. Check that harnesses are slackened ready
for passengers.
2 Supervisor Signal to passengers to enter capsule when safe to do so. Ensure
even load distribution and that passenger load does not exceed
the SWL of the unit (See
Section 5.6 ).
3 Passengers Ensure any loose items are secure.
4 Passengers Strap-in, do not rush, loosen belt, tighten lower straps, then
upper straps.
5 Passengers Signal to deck crew when seat belt secure by holding hand up /
thumbs up.
6 Deck Crew Ensure passengers are strapped in and hands and feet are
correctly positioned.
7 Deck Crew Ensure taglines (if used) and sling are not snagged.
8 Deck Crew Stand clear.
9 Supervisor Signal lift to Crane Operator.
5.3 Landing
Activity No. Responsible Activity
1 Crane Operator All raising and lowering must be over water.
2 Crane Operator Guide capsule into clear landing area.
3 Deck Crew Keep safe position if handling unit - do not stand under or
between FROG-6 and rail.
4 Deck Crew If taglines are used beware of specific risks.
5 Crane Operator Release slack when FROG-6 has landed (See Section 5.4 ).
6 Crane Operator Place sling down-wind of unit to prevent hindering access.
7 Deck Crew Ensure sling slack is not a hazard for exiting passengers.*
8 Supervisor When FROG-6 is securely on deck, signal “All Clear” to passengers .
9 Passengers Remain seated until given “All Clear” by the Supervisor.
10 Passengers Exit capsule and move away towards safe area.
*
Note - If risk of vessel losing position or crane line snatch (e.g. vessel to vessel transfers) the FROG-6 must be
disconnected for passenger exit and entry.
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