Reflex Marine FROG-9, User Manual

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User Manual FROG-9
Rev 05 Page16
4.4 Operational Planning
An overall plan must be in place for the proposed personnel transfer operation which details all of
the relevant information:
i. Installation name.
ii. Vessel name.
iii. Number of personnel to be transferred - vessel to installation.
iv. Number of personnel to be transferred - installation to vessel.
v. Key personnel on installation.
vi. Key personnel on vessel.
vii. Installation crane to be used.
viii. Crane hoist speed.
ix. Requirements for visual inspections of equipment.
x. Vessel position and station keeping limits.
xi. Environmental limits.
xii. Current and forecast weather conditions.
xiii. Checklists to be used.
4.5 Briefings
Ensure that passengers and crews (both installation and vessel) are fully briefed prior to an
operation. It is recommended that video briefings are utilised for briefing transfer passengers
supplemented as necessary by verbal briefing on any relevant installation / vessel specific
information.
4.6 Supervision
All transfer operations must be properly supervised. All personnel directly involved in the transfer
operation should be appropriately qualified and experienced.
4.7 Transfer Log
Operational records must be maintained by both the installation and the vessel. Records must
include:
i. Time of vessel in position.
ii. Time of checklists completed.
iii. Time of commencement of transfer operations.
iv. Weather conditions.
v. Vessel motion (roll, pitch and heave).
vi. Any special conditions or circumstances.
vii. Number of passengers transferred to installation.
viii. Number of passengers transferred to vessel.
ix. Time of completion of transfer operation / vessel clear of installation.
x. Name of the Lift Supervisor.
An example transfer log is included in Appendix A of this document.
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