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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5. The outboard engine should be regularly maintained and be ready for
starting, i.e.:
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Ensure that fuel tank is full.
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Ensure fuel tank is connected to engine.
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Ensure that fuel valve is open, if fitted
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Open ventilation screw on fuel tank (only portable tanks).
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Batteries fully charged, if fitted.
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Emergency stop rope attached.
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Outboard engine hinged down
If possible, examine before lowering!
6. The following actions are carried out by the crew on ship’s deck:
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Check that the painter is tied off and secured
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Check that no maintenance “hanging off” pendants are attached
to the boat
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Ensure all additional equipment is given to the crewmen in the boat
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Ensure that fender skates are fitted on correct side and secured with
rope down under the boat.
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Prepare the davits, lashings etc. for lowering according to davit
instructions
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Check the launching area is cleared from obstructions. When clear,
contact the bridge and report “ready for boarding”.
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The bridge will give the order to board and launch the boat. The boat is
then released from its lashings, which are to be cleared away.
7. Board rescue boat and distribute persons in boat, that the suspended
boat is hanging horizontal.
8. Open boat lashings and secure them.
9. Lower the boat into water according to davit instructions.
Important:
Keep painter always tight during lowering and hoisting to prevent
turning of boat and minimise impacts against the ship’s side,
otherwise the boat, engine or persons might be damaged or hurt!
Don’t lean overboard! Keep arms inside! Stay seated and
use suitable handholds
