Person Recovery From The Water

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MANAGEMENT L.L.C
PERSON RECOVERY FROM THE WATER
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LIST OF CONTENTS
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1. Introduction 05.05.2014
1.1 General
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Objective
1.4 Applicability and Scope
1.5 Requirement Regulations and Guidelines
1.6 Relation to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code
2. Principles of Operation 05.05.2014

2.1 General
2.2 Necessity of Planning
2.3 Recovery Operation from Water
2.4 Safety Precautions
3. Roles and Responsibilities 05.05.2014

3.1 Responsibility of Master
3.2 Duties of the Crew
4. Competence and Familiarization 05.05.2014

4.1 Drills and Records
5. Risk Assessment with Anticipated Conditions and Ship Characteristics 05.05.2014
6a Ship Particulars 05.05.2014

6.1 Main particulars
6.2 Plans and Documents
6.3 Ship-Specific Arrangements
6.4 Ship’s Specification of Equipment
6.5 Available Crew and personal protective equipment ( PPE)
6.6 Other Equipment details
6.7 List of other recovery tools (Apart from LSA Plan).
6.8 Dynamic particulars under which vessel can attempt recovery
operations
6.9 Maneuverability Parameters.
6b Ship Specific Procedures. 05.05.2014

6b.1 Operational Methods employed.
6b.2 Planning for recovery
6b.3 Ship accessing to the distress area.
6b.4 Providing assistance prior to recovery.
6b.5 Bringing people to side of ship.
6b.6 Lifting people aboard the ship
6b.7 Standing by when people cannot be recovered.
6b.8 Immediate care of people recovered
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6b.9 Preparations prior to the Arrival of the Helicopter.
6b.10 Personal transfer by helicopter.
6b.11 Use of Rocket Line throwing apparatus.
6b.12 Breeches Buoy
6b.13 Man overboard maneuvers
7 Crew Organization and Duties 05.05.2014

7.1 Organization of Personnel
7.2 Duties
APPENDIX
1 MSC.1/Circ 1447 “Guidelines for the development for Plans and
procedures for recovery of persons from the water”.
2 Resolution MSC.1/Circ 1182 “Guide to Recovery Techniques”.
3 MSC/ Circ.810 “Recommendation on Means of Rescue on RO-RO

Passenger ships”
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 General
1. This document is developed based on “GUIDELINES FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT FOR PLANS AND PROCEDURES FOR RECOVERY OF
PERSONS FROM THE WATER (MSC.1/Circ.1447)”, as set out in Appendix 1
to this document.
2. Risk assessment with equipment intended to be used onboard, taking into
account the anticipated conditions and ship-specific characteristics, were
carried out and have been included in section 5 of this document.
3. The Guide to recovery techniques (MSC.1/Circ.1182: attached as appendix 2)
provides a number of examples of how certain types of equipment can be
used to recover persons from the water, to be referred for facilitating the
procedures.
4. In addition, following related documents were also considered when
developing this document:
4.1. MSC.1/Circ.1185/Rev.1 “GUIDE FOR COLD WATER SURVIVAL” (Available
as Annex 1 to the LSA Training Plan).
4.2. MSC/Circ.810 “RECOMMENDATION ON MEANS OF RESCUE ON RO-RO
PASSENGER SHIPS” ( Available as Appendix-3 of this document)
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for the master and other
crew members on board the ship regarding procedures for recovering persons
from water.
This document is to be kept onboard and maintained in accordance with
SOLAS regulation III/17-1 and in order to achieve its purpose, crews on board
should be familiar with this document.
1.3 Objective
This document aims for the effective recovery and rescue of persons from
water with reducing the risk to shipboard personnel involved in recovery
operation.
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The recovery plans and procedures should facilitate the transfer of persons
from the water to the ship while minimizing the risk of injury from impact with
the ships side or other structures, including the recovery appliances itself.
1.4 Applicability and Scope

This can be used as a guidance in case of responding to any distress signal
where recovery operations are required and also when preparing for the
rescue operations for recovering persons from the sea.
1.5 Requirements Regulations and Guidelines
1.5.1 SOLAS III “Regulation 17-1 Recovery of persons from

the water”
All ships shall have ship-specific plans and procedures for recovery of
persons from the water, taking into account the guidelines developed by the
Organization. The plans and procedures shall identify the equipment intended
to be used for recovery purposes and measures to be taken to minimize the
risk to shipboard personnel involved in recovery operations. Ships constructed
before 1 July 2014 shall comply with this requirement by the first periodical or
renewal safety equipment survey of the ship to be carried out after 1 July
2014 whichever comes first.
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1.5.2 “Guidelines for The Development Of Plans And

Procedures For Recovery Of Persons From The Water
(Msc.1/Circ.1447)”
MSC.1/Circ.1447 insists to refer the following documents for reference:
.1 MSC.1/Circ.1182 “GUIDE TO RECOVERY TECHNIQUES”

(Appendix 2 of this document); and
.2 MSC.1/Circ.1185/Rev.1“GUIDE FOR COLD WATER SURVIVAL”

(Annex 1 of this manual)
1.6 Relation to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code

This document should be considered as a part of the emergency
preparedness plan required by paragraph 8 of Part A of the
International Safety Management (ISM) Code.
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Chapter 2 - Principles of Operation
2.1 General
1. The initiation or continuation of recovery operations should be at the
discretion of the master of the recovering ships, in accordance with the
provisions of SOLAS regulation III/17-1.
2. Life-saving and other equipment carried on board may be used to recover
persons from the water, even though this may require using such equipment in
unconventional ways.
2.2 Necessity of Planning

During voyages, there can be situations when the crew suddenly engages to
recover people in distress at sea. This might be a person overboard from the
same ship, a fellow crew member, or a passenger or the ship might be
responding to someone else’s emergency; for example a ship abandoned
because of flooding, fire or a ditched aircraft.
In such cases, crew may have to prepare, with little or no notice, to recover
people - maybe so many people. Whoever they are, their lives may be in your
hands.
In many areas of the world, especially when out of range of shore-based
search and rescue (SAR) facilities, your ship may be the first, or the only,
rescue unit to reach them. Even if you are joined by specialized units, you will
still have a vital role to play, especially in a major incident. If you are required
to recover people in distress, it is your capability and your ship that matters.
You may have to find a unique solution to a unique lifesaving problem. To
ensure that you can respond safely and effectively, you need to think about
the general issues beforehand.
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2.3 Recovery operation from water

While undergoing the recovery operations, ship’s crew have to refer the
procedures stipulated in chapter 6 this document.
chapter 6 to this document specify the anticipated conditions under which a
recovery operation may be conducted without causing undue hazard to the
ship and the ship's crew, taking into account, but not limited to:
.1 Maneuverability of the ship;
.2 Freeboard of the ship;
.3 Points on the ship to which casualties may be recovered;
.4 Characteristics and limitations of equipment intended to be used for
recovery operations;
.5 Available crew and personal protective equipment (PPE);
.6 Wind force, direction and spray;
.7 Significant wave height (Hs);
.8 Period of waves;
.9 Swell; and
.10 Safety of navigation.
To the extent practicable, recovery procedures should provide for
recovery of persons in a horizontal or near-horizontal (“deck-chair”)
position. Recovery in a vertical position should be avoided whenever
possible as it risks cardiac arrest in hypothermic casualties (refer to the
Guide for cold water survival (MSC.1/Circ.1185/Rev.1)).
Illumination is necessary for the recovery operation from water. Source of
illumination and power (where required) should be available for the area
where the recovery operation is conducted.
2.4 Safety precautions

1. Recovery operations should be conducted at a position clear of the
ship's propellers and, as far as practicable, within the ship's parallel mid-
body section.
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2. If carried, dedicated recovery equipment should be clearly marked with the

maximum number of persons it can accommodate, based on a weight of
82.5 kg per person.
Master should take necessary precautions as described in chapter 6a & 6b of this

document.
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Chapter 3 - Roles and Responsibilities
3.1 Responsibility of Master

1. The initiation or continuation of recovery operations should be at the
discretion of the master of the recovering ships, in accordance with the
provisions of SOLAS regulation III/17-1.
2. The use of ship's rescue craft must be for the master to decide, depending on
the particular circumstances of the incident. Allowable circumstances are
referred to Chapter 5 & Chapter 6 to this document.
3. There will be times when recovery cannot be attempted or completed without
unduly endangering the ship, her crew or those needing recovery. Only the
assisting ship’s master can decide when this is the case.
4. Master has to establish programs and should carryout drills for emergency
actions of recovery.
3.2 Duties of the crew

1. The various tasks involved are defined and assigned to particular personnel
onboard, like who will be required for the recovery process; who will manage
the ship in the meantime etc.
Please refer Chapter 7 for details.
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Chapter 4 - Competence and Familiarization
4.1 Drills & Records

Drills should ensure that crew’s competence and familiarization with the
plans, procedures and equipment for recovery of persons from the
water. Such exercise shall be conducted in conjunction with routine
man-overboard drills, and records to be maintained as guided by SBP
201A Ch 13.3.5 & Ch 13.4.1.6
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Chapter 5 - Risk Assessment with anticipated conditions and Ship

Characteristics
Following Risk assessment templates in excel format have been prepared for
rescue operation in moderate sea and wind conditions up to Beaufort wind
force 4 and wave height of about 1.5m
5.1 Generic Risk assessment of operations for recovery of persons

from water
5.1.1 – Preparing for recovery.

5.1.2 – Navigation in SAR scene
5.1.3 – Bringing people to side of ship.
5.1.4 – Getting people aboard the ship.
5.2 Equipment specific risk assessment.
5.2.1 – Lifting survivors using ship’s crane.

5.2.2 – Lowering launching of lifeboat / rescue boat.
5.2.3 – Pilot ladders and cargo nets.
5.2.4 – Ship / Helicopter operations.
Please review the risk assessment to make them ship specific.
AESM
File Ref. No. 17D
RISK ASSESSMENT SHEET
Distribution:
Ship
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OPERATION GROUP: DECK OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CODE: DKM00071

Date: 5-May-14
ACTIVITY: Preparing for recovery Prepared By: Master
Approved By: Superintendent
Rev No.: 1
HAZARD HAZARD CONSEQUENCES INITIAL RISK EXISTING CONTROLS / SAFEGUARDS FINAL RISK ADDITIONAL
ID No. MEASURES
Risk Severity Frequency Risk Reference Precautions to be taken Risk Category Severity Frequency Risk (To be
Category Ranking to Ranking completed where
Procedure applicable and
for H and VH risk
ranking)
1 Inadequate Inadequate preparation People 4 1 M Guide to Establish Contact with RCC and obtain People 2 1 L
Information about Environment 1 1 L recovery initial Information and updates. Environment 1 1 L
casualty / survivors / Property 1 1 L Property 1 1 L
survival craft Business 1 1 L Review Guide to recovery Section 3 The Business 1 1 L
Task of Recovery : Possible problems.
2 Inadequate delayed and inadequate People 4 1 M Guide to Carry out training of shipstaff using ship People 2 1 L
knowledge of ship response by ship staff Environment 1 1 L recovery specific plan and Guide to Recovery. Environment 1 1 L
specific plan for Property 1 1 L Mobilize recovery equipment and other Property 1 1 L
recovery of persons Business 1 1 L material for providing assistance to Business 1 1 L
from water. survivors prior to recovery.
3 High freeboard of Survivors are unable to People 4 3 H Guide to Prepare to provide assistance to survivors People 2 1 L
Own vessel climb / Vessel unable to pick Environment 1 1 L recovery in water as recommended in Guide to Environment 1 1 L
up survivors. Property 1 1 L Recovery Property 1 1 L
Business 1 1 L section 5 - Providing assistance prior to Business 1 1 L
recovery and
section 10 - Standing by when people
cannot be recovered.
4 Person falling Personal Injury, Loss of life People 4 3 H H&S 6.1, 7.1 Safety harness, work vests used. Lifebuoy People 4 1 M
overboard Environment 1 1 L with line standby. Environment 1 1 L
Property 1 1 L Property 1 1 L
Business 1 1 L Business 1 1 L
5 Inadequate PPE / Personal Injury People 4 3 H H&S 6.1, 7.1 Adequate PPE including floatation devices, People 4 1 M
PPE not used. Environment 1 1 L safety harness to be used. Briefing of Environment 1 1 L
Property 1 1 L personnel involved at the job to highlight Property 1 1 L
Business 1 1 L the dangers and precautions required. Business 1 1 L
6 Inadequate Rescue Inability to provide People 3 2 M H&S 7.1, All equipment including gangway / ladders People 3 1 L
equipment. assistance / rescue. Environment 1 1 L MTM Annex checked prior use. Equipment maintained Environment 1 1 L
Property 3 2 M 1 as per PMS. Property 3 1 L
7 Fatigue due to Human error, Damage, People 3 2 M STCW 95, Monitor ship staff for signs of fatigue and People 3 1 L
prolonged operation Collision, Grounding Environment 4 2 M ILO povide rest to persons as appropriate. Environment 4 1 M
Property 4 3 H 180, Property 4 2 M
Business 3 2 M MSM Business 3 1 L
8 Communication Delay in arriving, latest People 3 2 M H&S11.4
9.1, Primary means of communication used & People 3 1 L
problem/failure information is not availiabe Environment 1 1 L SBP 17.01 secondary means standby. Communication Environment 1 1 L
(Internal/External) and hence vessel not Property 3 2 M equipment to be maintained and tested as Property 3 1 L
prepared for recovery. Business 1 1 L per PMS. Business 1 1 L
9 Personnel on deck Injury, Loss of life People 3 2 M C/L D 11, 12 No personnel to go out on deck unless People 3 1 L
for inspection checks Environment 1 1 L authorized by Master. Course and speed Environment 1 1 L
during heavy weather Property 1 1 L adjusted to provide adequate lee. Property 1 1 L
Business 1 1 L Personnel to use safe access to move Business 1 1 L
to/from area.
10 Weather forecast Delays to rescue operation. People 4 1 M Guide to Prepare to provide assistance to survivors People 2 1 L
Environment 1 1 L recovery in water as recommended in Guide to Environment 1 1 L
Property 1 1 L Recovery Property 1 1 L
Business 1 1 L section 5 - Providing assistance prior to Business 1 1 L
recovery and
section 10 - Standing by when people
cannot be recovered.
Risk Assessed By: ________________________

Risk ranking
Low L
Date: ________________ Medium M
High H
Officer In-Charge: _________________________ Very High VH
Note: In case of a change in the normal operating condition, risk to be reviewed and where required, additional controls
to be taken and recorded
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Date: 5-May-14
ACTIVITY: Navigation in SAR scene Prepared By: Master
Rev No.: 1
ID No. MEASURES
Category Ranking to Ranking completed
Procedure where applicable
and for H and VH
risk ranking)
1 Presence of Grounding / Collision with People 2 2 L C/L D 01, Prepare passage plan for Navigation. People 2 1 L
navigational hazards Stricken or other vessels Environment 4 2 M SBP 3.2, Establish Communication with RCC and Environment 4 1 M
/ High Traffic Density participating in Search and Property 4 3 H 4.1 Cordinator Surface Search. Property 4 1 M
Rescue. Business 3 2 M Business 3 1 L
Carry out training using IAMSAR Vol 3 on
SAR procedures.
2 Inadequate lookout / Grounding / Collision with People 2 2 L C/L D 01, 09 Extra Look outs with walkie talkies. People 2 1 L
monitoring of Traffic Stricken or other vessels Environment 4 2 M SBP 3.15, Bridge manning level raised . All available Environment 4 1 M
participating in Search and Property 4 3 H 3.19 means used for lookout Both Property 4 1 M
Rescue. Business 3 2 M Radars,ARPA,AIS to be on Business 3 1 L
3 Inadequate Confusion, Failure to People 3 2 M IAMSAR vol Maintain Constant communication with People 3 1 L
communication understand Rescue plan or Environment 2 2 L 3 RCC or CSS as applicable. Environment 2 1 L
between SAR units organization Property 2 2 L Property 2 1 L
Business 2 2 L Communicate by primary means, Business 2 1 L
secondary means tested and stand by for
use if required.
Carry out training using IAMSAR Vol 3

4 Darkness / Inability to spot the survivors People 4 3 H Guide to Rig additional search / flood lights. Reduce People 4 2 M
Inadequate lighting in water / running over the Environment 1 1 L recovery to safe speed & engines ready for Environment 1 1 L
survivors in water / survival Property 1 1 L immediate manoeuvre, await daylight or Property 1 1 L
craft. Business 1 1 L standby to assist CSS / RCC. Business 1 1 L
5 Survivors in water Survivors getting sucked People 4 3 H Guide to Minimum use of engines upon spotting People 4 2 M
into the propellor drag Environment 1 1 L Recovery survivors or suspecting their presence in Environment 1 1 L
Property 1 1 L the water. Property 1 1 L
6 Restricted visibility Collision, Grounding People 2 2 L C/L D 01, Adjust speed to ensure vessel at safe People 2 1 L
(rain / fog / haze ) Environment 4 2 M 03, 10 SBP speed. Additional lookout. Use all means Environment 4 1 M
Property 4 3 H 3.12, 3.19 available to get full appraisal of the Property 4 2 M
Business 3 2 M conditions. Business 3 1 L
7 Inadequate Injury, Damage, Delays People 1 1 L C/L D 11, Continuous monitoring of weather on Sat People 1 1 L
monitoring of weather Environment 3 3 M 12, SBP 3.16 C, Navtex, Radio Fax. Any abrupt changes Environment 3 2 M
Property 4 3 H in weather reported to Master immediately. Property 4 2 M
Business 3 3 M Consider using weather routing services. Business 3 2 M
Existing weather conditions recorded,
monitored and analysed
Risk Assessed By: ________________________

Risk ranking
Low L
Date: ________________ Medium M
High H
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Date: 5-May-14
ACTIVITY: Bringing people to side of ship Prepared By: Master
Rev No.: 1
ID No. MEASURES
Category Ranking to Ranking completed
Procedure where applicable
and for H and VH
risk ranking)
1 Inadequate Running over and or People 4 3 H Guide to Asses the Scene, set, drift, movement of People 4 1 M
assessment of set & crushing the target / survival Environment 2 3 L recovery. vessels, Environment 2 1 L
drift due to wind, sea craft / survivors. Property 3 3 M Consider stopping well short of casualty Property 3 1 L
and current Business 3 3 M during final approach for assessment Business 3 1 L
Plan your approach considering own vessel
maneuverability.
Training & Drills
Training ashore on Simulators
2 Inadequate ship Survival craft or survivors People 4 3 H Guide to consider running by the casualty first, if time People 4 1 M
handling may be missed because still Environment 1 1 L recovery permits, to help you make your assesment. Environment 1 1 L
far away. Property 1 1 L Property 1 1 L
3 Heavy weather / Survival craft may be People 4 3 H Guide to Provide good lee to survival / rescue craft. People 4 1 M
Inadequate lee damaged if thrown against Environment 2 1 L recovery Keep boat ropes and fenders ready and Environment 2 1 L
provided the ship side Property 1 1 L section 7 rigged. Property 1 1 L
4 Relative movement Survival craft cannot remain People 4 3 H Guide to Provide Good lee to survival craft . People 4 2 M
between own vessel alongside. Environment 1 1 L recovery Environment 1 1 L
and the survival craft. Property 1 1 L section 7 Consider launching rescue boat to pick up Property 1 1 L
Business 1 1 L survivors in water / bring together the Business 1 1 L
survival craft.
Consider launching the liferaft to assist
surviors prior to recovery and to be used as
a boarding platform.
Risk Assessed By: ________________________

Risk ranking
Low L
Date: ________________ Medium M
High H
File Ref. No. 17D
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Date: 5-May-14
ACTIVITY: Getting people aboard the ship. Prepared By: Master
Rev No.: 1
ID No. MEASURES
Risk Severity Frequency Risk Reference Precautions to be taken Risk Category Severity Frequency Risk (To be completed
Category Ranking to Procedure Ranking where applicable
and for H and VH
risk ranking)
1 Failure of Equipment Personal Injury, Damage People 3 2 M H&S 7.1, All equipment including gangway / ladders / People 3 1 L
used for transfer Environment 1 1 L MTM Annex cranes checked and inspected prior use. Environment 1 1 L
Property 3 2 M 1 Equipment maintained as per PMS. Property 3 1 L
2 Weather and sea difficulty to transfer from People 4 3 H Guide to Consider using ship handling techniques as People 4 2 M
condition at scene of small craft to own craft and Environment 1 1 L recovery suggested in Guide to recovery Secton 8 Environment 1 1 L
rescue crushing Injury to survivor Property 1 1 L Section 8 taking due care. Property 1 1 L
while boarding Business 1 1 L Business 1 1 L
3 Unsafe conditions Loss of life People 4 3 H Guide to Use of approved equipment. Wear adequate People 4 2 M
during transfer of Environment 1 1 L recovery PPE. Use experienced crane operator. Environment 1 1 L
persons between two Property 1 1 L Section 8 Check lines to be used to control swing Property 1 1 L
ships Business 1 1 L Business 1 1 L
4 Location of boarding Difficulty in boarding due to People 4 3 H Guide to Consider low freeboard area along parallel People 4 1 M
point high freeboard. Environment 1 3 L recovery body where means of recovery can be rigged Environment 1 1 L
Property 1 3 L Section 8 safely and survirors can be transferred safely Property 1 1 L
Survival craft can be trapped Business 1 3 L to shelter on board. Business 1 1 L
under the hull as it tapers
near the stern.
5 Person falling Personal Injury, Loss of life People 4 3 H H&S 6.1, 7.1 Safety harness, work vests used. Lifebuoy People 4 2 M
overboard Environment 1 1 L with line standby. Environment 1 1 L
6 Physical condition of survivor cannot make the People 4 3 H Guide to A physically fit and experienced crew, People 4 2 M
survivors climb. Environment 1 1 L recovery wearing PPE and a safety line may go down Environment 1 1 L
Property 1 1 L Section 9 to assist. Property 1 1 L
Recover net / ladder together with survivors
secured to it
Risk Assessed By: ________________________

Risk ranking
Low L
Date: ________________ Medium M
High H
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Date: 5-May-14
ACTIVITY: Lifting survivors using ship's crane Prepared By: Master
Rev No.: 1
HAZARD ID HAZARD CONSEQUENCES INITIAL RISK EXISTING CONTROLS / SAFEGUARDS FINAL RISK ADDITIONAL
No. MEASURES
Risk Severity Frequency Risk Reference to Precautions to be taken Risk Category Severity Frequency Risk (To be completed
Category Ranking Procedure Ranking where applicable and
for H and VH risk
1 Failure of Equipment used Personal Injury, Damage People 3 2 M H&S 9.5 , All equipment including People 3 1 L ranking)
for rescue Environment 1 1 L H&S 7.1, cranes / slings / nets and Environment 1 1 L
MTM Annex 1 lines checked and
Property 3 2 M inspected prior use. Property 3 1 L
Business 1 1 L Equipment maintained Business 1 1 L
2 Communication Failure Structural damage. Oil People 1 3 L H&S 9.1, as per PMS.
Primary & Secondary People 1 1 L
Internal / External Spill / Pollution. Loss of Environment 4 3 H SBP 17.01 means of Environment 4 1 M
property Property 4 3 H communication, Property 4 1 M
post additional hand for
Business 3 4 M Business 3 2 M
signalling to crane
operator.
Agreed abort procedure,
3 Movement of vessel in the Impact damage to means People 4 3 H Guide to recovery Use experienced crane People 4 2 M
seaway of recovery and injury to Environment 1 1 L operator. Check lines to Environment 1 1 L
survivors within. be used to control swing
Property 2 3 L . Adequate fenders on Property 2 1 L
Business 1 1 L means of recovery. Business 1 1 L
4 Inadequate knowledge Risk of shock induced by People 4 3 H Guide to Cold survivors to be recoverd People 1 1 L
about recovering persons sudden transfer from water survival in a horizontal or near
Environment 1 1 L Environment 1 1 L
from water. water and possible horizontal position if
hypothermia. possible.
5 Bad weather (Strong Personal Injury, Damage People 3 2 M H&S 7.1 Weather to be monitored People 3 1 L
winds, Heavy Swell, etc) Environment 1 1 L continuously, adequate Environment 1 1 L
lee to be provided for
Property 1 1 L personnel. Property 1 1 L
6 Inadequate lighting Personal Injury People 3 2 M H&S 7.1.9.11 ensure sufficient People 3 1 L
Environment 1 1 L illumination around area Environment 1 1 L
of operation by rigging
Property 1 1 L additional lighting. Property 1 1 L
7 Inadequate PPE / PPE not Personal Injury People 3 2 M H&S 9.1, 6.01 Adequate PPE to be People 3 1 L
used. Environment 1 1 L used. Briefing of Environment 1 1 L
personnel involved at
Property 1 1 L the job to highlight the Property 1 1 L
Business 1 1 L dangers and precautions Business 1 1 L
8 Slippery / unsafe surface Personal Injury People 3 2 M H&S 7.1 required.
Good housekeeping. People 3 1 L
(on crane platforms ) Environment 1 1 L COSWP 4,13.1 Proper PPE used. Environment 1 1 L
9 Malfunction of slewing Injury. Damage. Loss of People 4 3 H Check limitaion of People 4 1 M
brake life. Environment 1 1 L operation wrt to list and Environment 1 1 L
Property 3 2 M roll as defined by Property 3 1 L
Business 1 1 L makers. Business 1 1 L
Risk Assessed By: ________________________

Risk ranking
Low L
Date: ________________ Medium M
High H
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Date: 5-May-14
ACTIVITY: Lowering / Launching of lifeboat / RESCUEBOAT/ Liferaft Prepared By: Master
Rev No.: 1
HAZARD HAZARD CONSEQUENCES INITIAL RISK EXISTING CONTROLS / SAFEGUARDS FINAL RISK ADDITIONAL MEASURES
ID No.
Risk Category Severity Frequency Risk Reference to Precautions to be taken Risk Category Severity Frequency Risk (To be completed where
Ranking Procedure Ranking applicable and for H and
VH risk ranking)
1 Unable to release / lower Delay in lowering. People 3 2 M LTM 7.08 Fall prevention devices to be People 3 1 L
due to Fall Prevention Damage to boat Environment 1 1 L released when boat is 1.0 m from Environment 1 1 L
Devices Property 1 1 L water line. Crew to be familiar Property 1 1 L
Business 1 1 L with fall prevention devices. Business 1 1 L
2 Malfunction of brake Injury. Damage. Loss People 4 3 H MTM 5.6, L/B brake to be maintained as People 4 1 M
of life. Environment 1 1 L PMS, Inspection & per manufacturers instructions Environment 1 1 L
Property 3 2 M Tests as per IMO and PMS. If possible lower L/B Property 3 1 L
Business 1 1 L MSC CIRC 1093 without personnel first. Business 1 1 L
3 Failure of onload release Injury. Damage. Loss People 4 3 H MTM 5.6, Onload release gear to be People 4 1 M
mechanism of life. Environment 1 1 L PMS, Inspection & maintained as per manufacturers Environment 1 1 L
Property 3 2 M Tests as per IMO instructions. Annual and five Property 3 1 L
Business 1 1 L MSC CIRC 1093 yearly inspections completed in Business 1 1 L
due time. Visual inspection of
onload release mechanism. If
possible lower L/B without
personnel first.
4 Release hook foundation Injury. Damage. Loss People 4 3 H MTM 5.6, Release hook foundation bolt People 4 1 M
weak of life. Environment 1 1 L PMS, Inspection & and plates to be inspected and Environment 1 1 L
Property 3 2 M Tests as per IMO maintained in good condition. Property 3 1 L
Business 1 1 L MSC CIRC 1093 Business 1 1 L
TEC 42 16-JAN-06
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Date: 5-May-14
ACTIVITY: Lowering / Launching of lifeboat / RESCUEBOAT/ Liferaft Prepared By: Master
Rev No.: 1
ID No.
VH risk ranking)
1
5 Unable to release
Inadvertent / lower
operation Delay in
of Injury. lowering.
Damage. Loss People 4 3 H LTM 7.08
MTM 5.6, Fall prevention
Personnel devicestrained
adequately to be in People 4 1 M
release gear of life. Environment 1 1 L PMS, Inspection & operation of L/B release gear. Environment 1 1 L
Property 3 2 M Tests as per IMO Safety pins not to be removed Property 3 1 L
Business 1 1 L MSC CIRC 1093 unless boat within one meter Business 1 1 L
from water level.
6 Communication Inadequate People 4 3 H D/EMRG 03, SBP Primary means of communication People 4 1 M
problem/failure response to an Environment 1 1 L 17.1 used & secondary means Environment 1 1 L
emergency situation Property 3 2 M standby. Communication Property 3 1 L
Business 1 1 L equipment to be maintained and Business 1 1 L
tested as per PMS
7 Inadequate lighting Personal Injury People 3 2 M LTM 7.05 All boat embarkation lights to be People 3 1 L
Environment 1 1 L in good operational condition at Environment 1 1 L
Property 1 1 L all times. Property 1 1 L
8 Slippery / unsafe surface Personal Injury People 3 2 M H&S 7.1 Good housekeeping. Proper PPE People 3 1 L
(on boat deck ) Environment 1 1 L COSWP 4,13.1 used. Environment 1 1 L
9 Inadequate condition of Injury. Damage. Loss People 4 3 H MTM 5.06 Life boat to be maintained as per People 4 1 M
lifeboat and its of life. Environment 1 1 L LSA Maintenance manufacturers instructions. If Environment 1 1 L
associated equipment Property 3 2 M possible lower L/B without Property 3 1 L
Business 1 1 L personnel first. Business 1 1 L
Risk Assessed By: ________________________

Risk ranking
Low L
Date: ________________ Medium M
High H
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File Ref. No. 17D
RISK ASSESSMENT
Distribution:
Ship
TEC

Date: 5-May-14
ACTIVITY: Rigging of pilot ladder / cargo nets for rescue Prepared By: Master
Rev No.: 1
ID No.
Ranking Procedure Ranking applicable and for H and VH
risk ranking)
1 Person falling Personal Injury, Loss People 4 3 H H&S 6.1, 7.1 Safety harness, work vests used. People 4 1 M
overboard of life Environment 1 1 L Lifebuoy with line standby. Environment 1 1 L
2 Inadequate lighting Personal Injury People 4 3 H H&S 7.1 Adequate lights provided. All lights in People 4 1 M
Environment 1 1 L COSWP 6.3 good working condition. Additional Environment 1 1 L
Property 1 1 L lights used as required. Property 1 1 L
3 Inadequate PPE / Personal Injury People 4 3 H H&S 6.1, 7.1 Adequate PPE including floatation People 4 1 M
PPE not used. Environment 1 1 L devices, safety harness to be used. Environment 1 1 L
Property 1 1 L Briefing of personnel involved at the Property 1 1 L
Business 1 1 L job to highlight the dangers and Business 1 1 L
precautions required.
4 Bad weather (Strong Personal Injury, People 3 2 M H&S 7.1 Weather to be monitored People 3 1 L
winds, Heavy Swell, Damage Environment 1 1 L continuously, adequate lee to be Environment 1 1 L
etc) Property 1 1 L provided for personnel. Property 1 1 L
5 Unsafe / Slippery Slip Trip & Fall, People 3 2 M H&S 7.1 Gangway / ladder steps well People 3 1 L
surface on deck Personal Injury Environment 1 1 L maintained. Good housekeeping. Environment 1 1 L
Property 1 1 L Adequate PPE used. Property 1 1 L
6 Inadequate equipment Personal Injury, People 3 2 M H&S 7.1, All equipment including gangway / People 3 1 L
Damage Environment 1 1 L MTM Annex 1 ladders / nets checked prior use. Environment 1 1 L
Property 3 2 M Equipment maintained as per PMS. Property 3 1 L
Risk Assessed By: ________________________

Risk ranking
Low L
Date: ________________ Medium M
High H
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Distribution:
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OPERATION GROUP : DECK OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CODE: DKM00017

Date: 1-Jul-13
ACTIVITY : Ship/helicopter operation Prepared By: Master
Comply with D- 29- Helicopter operations Approved By: Superintendent
Rev No.: 2
ID No.
VH risk ranking)
1 Static electricity Injury. Fire / People 4 3 H C/L D 29, Grounding wire used. Grounding People 4 2 M
Explosion Environment 1 1 L H&S 9.1, wire or other wires from helicopter Environment 1 1 L
Property 3 2 M ICS Guide to not to be touched. Insulating Property 3 1 L
Business 1 1 L Helicopter ship gloves to be used fro handling. Business 1 1 L
operations. No flammable gases on deck.
2 Unsecured objects Injury, Damage. People 4 3 H C/L D 29, All loose objects to be removed or People 4 2 M
Environment 1 1 L H&S 9.1, secured. Adequate supervision to Environment 1 1 L
Property 3 2 M ICS Guide to be provided. Property 3 1 L
Business 1 1 L Helicopter ship Business 1 1 L
operations.
3 Inadequate lighting Injury, Damage People 3 2 M C/L D 29, Adequate lighting to be provided. People 3 1 L
Environment 1 1 L H&S 9.1, Lights to be in good working Environment 1 1 L
Property 3 2 M ICS Guide to condition. Landing area marked, Property 3 1 L
Business 1 1 L Helicopter ship Obstructions highlighted in Business 1 1 L
operations. contrast color.
4 Potential source of Injury. Fire / People 4 3 H C/L D 29, Remove all flammable items. People 4 2 M
ignition. (Explosion, Explosion Environment 1 1 L H&S 9.1, Prevent vapor emission from Environment 1 1 L
Fire) Property 3 2 M TOM 6.15 tanks (if applicable). Close hold Property 3 1 L
Business 1 1 L ICS Guide to ventilation as applicable. Business 1 1 L
Helicopter ship
operations.
5 Bad weather (strong Injury. Damage. People 4 3 H C/L D 29, Helicopter operations to be done People 4 2 M
wind, rain, fog, Environment 1 1 L H&S 9.1, only in good weather and when it Environment 1 1 L
lightning) Property 3 2 M ICS Guide to is safe to do. Operations to be Property 3 1 L
Business 1 1 L Helicopter ship aborted if weather deteriorates. Business 1 1 L
operations. Monitor weather continuously.
6 Communication Injury. Damage. People 3 2 M C/L D 29, Primary means of communication People 3 1 L
problem/failure Environment 1 1 L H&S 9.1, used & secondary means Environment 1 1 L
(Internal/External) Property 3 2 M SBP 17.01 standby. Communication Property 3 1 L
Business 1 1 L ICS Guide to equipment to be maintained and Business 1 1 L
Helicopter ship tested as per PMS. Continuous
operations. communication with helicopter
pilot to be maintained.
7 Inadequate Inadequate People 4 3 H C/L D 29, Heli deck equipment maintained People 4 2 M
equipment. response to an Environment 1 1 L FTM 4.07 and checked prior operations. Environment 1 1 L
emergency Property 2 2 L MTM Annex 1 Property 2 1 L
8 Excessive noise Injury, People 3 2 M C/L D 29, Hand signals to be used. People 3 1 L
communication Environment 1 1 L H&S 9.1, Personnel briefed and hand Environment 1 1 L
breakdown. Property 1 1 L ICS Guide to signals discussed prior operations. Property 1 1 L
Business 1 1 L Helicopter ship Business 1 1 L
operations.
TEC 42 16-JAN-06
D-29
File Ref. No. 17D

RISK ASSESSMENT
Distribution:
Ship
TEC
OPERATION GROUP : DECK OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CODE: DKM00017

Date: 1-Jul-13
ACTIVITY : Ship/helicopter operation Prepared By: Master
Comply with D- 29- Helicopter operations Approved By: Superintendent
Rev No.: 2
ID No.
VH risk ranking)
1
9 Static electricity
Inadequate PPE / Injury. FireInjury
Personal / People 3 2 M C/L D 29, Grounding
Adequate PPEwire to
used. Grounding
be used. People 3 1 L
PPE not used. Environment 1 1 L H&S 9.1, 6.01 Briefing of personnel involved at Environment 1 1 L
Property 1 1 L ICS Guide to the job to highlight the dangers Property 1 1 L
Business 1 1 L Helicopter ship and precautions required. Business 1 1 L
operations.
Risk Assessed By: ________________________

Risk ranking
Low L
Date: ________________ Medium M
High H
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Annex-2 RPW 6a Revision: 8 Prep: MSTR Appr: SUPDTT Page 1 of 5
Chapter 6a - Ship’s particulars.
6.1 MAIN PARTICULARS

1 Ship’s name
.
2 Navigational Area
.
3 Call Sign
.
4 IMO Number
.
5 Type of Ship
. Please make the section ship specific.
6 Principal Dimensions LOA:
. LBP x B x D:
7 Height of Mooring deck above Bow:
. keel Stern:
8 Draft and Displacement – At full Draft:
. load condition Displacement:
9 Draft and Displacement – At light Draft:
. ballast condition Displacement:
6.2 Plans and Documents

The following plans to be used along with this manual.
1. General Arrangement.
2. Life Saving Appliances (LSA) Plan.
6.3 Ship-Specific Arrangements

1. Please refer to the LSA Plan & relevant chapters in this manual for the
details of Life saving appliances and equipment carried onboard.
2. For recovery of person from water, in addition to the lifesaving appliances
and procedures described, any other equipment/ procedures may also be
used using ladders, cranes, gantries , davits, windlass etc. under the
discretion of Master
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6.4 Ship’s Specific Details.

Type Particulars
Illumination Source Flood lights /
search lights
1 Location of parallel middle body Ballast condition
. Frame xxx – xxx.
Please make the section ship specific.
Loaded condition
Frame xxx - xxx
Range for Line throwing appliances
Location where the Line throwing appliance is Bridge/Nav. Locker

stored,
Any Pilot access or hull openings
Dedicated Recovery Equipment
Maximum number of person it can accommodate Recovery basket
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Capacity and No of Liferafts 1(6) + 2 X 16
Highlighted entries are sample persons,
entries make them ship
specific and remove the 2 X 20
highlight , delete this text box persons
( davit
launched)
Capacity of Lifeboat
Capacity of Rescue Boat
Minimum ship speed to be maintained for lowering
rescue boat
2 Maximum speed at which rescue boat is tested for
. launching1.
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3 Maximum angle at which accommodation ladder can
. be lowered
Freeboard at which accommodation ladder to be
used in conjunction with other ladder
4 Maximum freeboard corresponding to which the net
. can be lowered solely.
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8 Location of Medical Chest
.
Location of site of lowest freeboard on board.
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1
: Typically the vessel should be stopped whilst the rescue boat is being launched. However for
steerage purposes a speed of max. 5 knots is allowed as per SOLAS .
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6.5 Available Crew and personal protective equipment ( PPE)
Lifejackets
Immersion Suits
Thermal protective aids
6.6 Other Equipment details.

Sl.N Equipment Particulars
o
1 Accommodation ladder SWL
2 Cranes / Gantries Location / SWL / outreach.
3 Windlass
4 Pilot ladder Length
5 Portable ladders Length
6.7 List of other recovery tools ( Apart from LSA Plan).

Rescue quoit Bosun Chair
Ropes.
6.8 Dynamic particulars under which vessel can attempt

recovery operations.
Wind force and direction Refer to anemometer
Wave height ( Hs) Refer to measurement
Period of waves and swell Refer to measurement
Typical B/F scale guidance for B/F 4: Mean wind speed of 15 knots & probable wave height of 1.5 m.
Corresponding to B/F 5 is a mean wind speed of 20 knots & probable wave height of 2.5 m.
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6.9 Maneuverability Parameters.
STEERING CHARACTERISTICS :
Type of rudder : Turning Circle : In Shallow
Water
Maximum Angle : degrees Advance
nm
Rudder angle for neutral effect : degrees Transfer
nm
Hard over to hard over: seconds Tactical diameter
nm

ENGINE ORDER RPM/ SPEED- SPEED- SQUAT (MTR)
PITCH Loaded BALLAST(Kn Open/Confined
(Kn) )
Full Ahead
Half Ahead
Slow Ahead
Dead Slow Ahead
Dead Slow Astern Time limit astern Minimum Speed
NA minutes Rpm Knots
Slow Astern Full ahead to Full Astern Astern Power
seconds % ahead
Half Astern Critical revolutions rpm Minimum RPM
Full Astern Max no of consecutive starts
Bow Thruster? Y N STERN THRUSTER? Yes No
Power kw/hp Power kw/hp
Effective ship speed NA Effective ship speed range

range (knots) (knots) NA
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Chapter 6b – Ship Specific Procedures
6b.1 Operational Methods employed.

Life-saving and other equipment carried on board may be used to
recover persons from the water, even though this may require using
such equipment in unconventional ways.
6b.2 Planning for recovery

1. Upon deciding that vessel is to proceed for rescue operation, preparation for
the recovery of persons from water shall be carried out as below.
2. Establish and maintain contact with Rescue Coordination Center and
Coordinator Search and Rescue as applicable. Keep office/DPA updated.
3. Muster and brief the crew about available information, the expected conditions
and conduct training and discussion using the Guide to recovery. Carry out
briefing of ship staff with respect to use of PPE, safety harness, floatation
device highlighting the dangers and precaution to be taken.
4. Carry out risk assessment for each phase of the rescue operation using RA
sheets in chapter 5.
5. Continuously monitor the weather on Sat C, Navtex and Radio Fax. Any
abrupt changes in weather must be reported to Master immediately. Existing
weather conditions recorded, monitored and analyzed. No personnel to go out
on deck unless authorized by Master. Course and speed adjusted to provide
adequate lee to crew on deck. Personnel to use safe access to move to/from
designated rescue site on board.
6. Primary means of communication in use & secondary means put on standby.
Communication equipment to be tested and maintenance checked as per
PMS.
7. Mobilize rescue equipment as listed in the plan and keep in state of readiness
for use during the operation.
8. Carry out inspection of equipment to be used in recovery namely gangways,
pilot ladder, cranes, cargo nets, slings, recovery basket etc.
9. Rig and prepare the accommodation ladders / Combination ladders, Pilot
ladder, cargo nets, and cranes as applicable.
10. Check and inspect the rescue boat and lifeboat lowering system, top up fuel,
Medicines, blankets and ration.
11. Monitor ship staff for signs of fatigue and provide rest to persons as
appropriate
6b.3 Ship accessing to the distress area

1. Prepare passage plan for navigation to and at the scene of search and rescue
operation. Maintain continuous communication with RCC / CSS and exchange
information on casualty / survivors, weather and other factors.
2. Comply with company procedures on navigation in heavy weather, restricted
visibility and coastal area as applicable.
3. Ensure bridge is adequately manned & all available means are being used for
lookout (both Radars, ARPA, AIS to be on)
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4. Beware of running down people in the water (who may be very hard to see)
while making your approach to your chosen target. Rig additional search /
flood lights to illuminate the sea around the vessel and post good lookouts
with direct communication to the bridge while in the incident area.
5. Minimize use of engines upon spotting survivors or suspecting their presence
in the water.
6b.4 Providing assistance prior to recovery.

1. Even after location of survivors it takes time before recovery can be made.
Provide them with assistance as suggested in Guide to recovery Section 5.
2. Consider deploying life raft from own vessel and guide it to the people you are
assisting. Additional rope will require to be secured as the rafts painter may
part.
3. Have buoyancy aids (such as lifebuoys, lifejackets), detection aids (such as
high visibility/ retro-reflective material), survival aids (such as warm clothing,
water, food and first aid supplies) and communication equipment ready.
6b.5 Bringing people to side of ship

1. The survivors / survival craft has to be brought closer to own ship in order to
recover the survivors. If the survivors are in a powered survival craft they may
be able to get themselves alongside our vessel. Boat ropes and fenders be
kept handy to secure the survival craft alongside and to protect it from impact
damage from own vessel as it moves in the seaway.
2. Own vessel may be maneuvered close to the survival craft / survivor to
attempt recovery from water.
3. In the event that it is not possible to bring the survival craft / survivors
alongside due to the prevailing circumstances and conditions the other way to
do it is to launch a rescue craft from own vessel, if this can be achieved
safely.
4. The use of rescue craft is for the master to decide, depending upon the
particular circumstances of the incident. Factors to be considered are listed in
the Guide to recovery section 7.10
6b.6 Lifting people aboard the ship

1. All equipment including gangway / ladders / cranes checked and inspected
prior use. Equipment maintained as per PMS.
2. Risk assessment to be carried out and operation undertaken with great care
taking all safety precautions in accordance with master’s instructions.
3. To the extent possible attempt recovery of persons in horizontal or near-
horizontal (“deck-chair”) position. Recovery in a vertical position should be
avoided whenever possible as it risks cardiac arrest in hypothermic casualties
(refer to the Guide for Cold water survival in annex 1)
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6b.6.1 Pilot Ladder & Cargo nets.
Recovery can be done using the pilot ladder once the survivor / casualty is
brought alongside own vessel. Depending on the physical condition of the
survivor he may be able to climb the ladder by himself or require assistance,
A physically fit and experienced crew, wearing PPE and a safety line may go
down to assist , alternatively try to recover the net / ladder together with
survivors secured to it.
Following points to be considered while rigging the nets and pilot ladder.
 Lower ends of the net are weighted so that it remains firmly against ship
side.
 To be rigged away from bow and stern.
 Life raft could be deployed at foot of ladder / net for use as a boarding
platform and providing assistance.
 Due consideration to overboard discharges in vicinity of recovery
arrangements.
6b.6.2 Lifting using crane

1. Use experienced crane operator.
2. Secure the check lines and ensure adequate fender on the means of
recovery to control movement and damage due to impact against ship
side.
3. Primary & Secondary means of communication is established.
4. Post additional hand for signaling to crane operator.
5. Abort signal is clear and understood by all.
6b.6.3 Rescue boat

Recovery can be done using rescue boat in case the survivors / survival
craft is unable to come alongside own vessel provided the boat can be
launched and operated safely in the prevailing circumstances. Launching
and operation of the rescue boat to be done as per instruction in training
manual taking into consideration total capacity, Maximum weight that can be
supported by it. Carry out inspection and training in use of the on-load
release device prior to operation.
6b.7 Standing by when people cannot be recovered.

In the event recovery cannot be attempted or completed due to hazard to
ship, her crew or survivors as has been decided by the Master. Vessel to
standby until other ship arrives and provides assistance as described in the
Guide to recovery Section 10
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6b.8 Immediate care of people recovered.

Survivors having been recovered on board are now in need of care, they may
be suffering from Hypothermia and shock. Have designated crew take them to
shelter and administer First-aid, people who have been in water are at risk of
shock due to sudden removal from water, carry them in near horizontal
position. They should be placed in unconscious position as quickly as
possible and kept this way. Refer to guidance in Cold water survival manual
for treatment of hypothermia. Seek medical advice as required.
6b.9 Preparations prior to the arrival of the helicopter

1. Closely check and comply the Helicopter Operations checklist
2. Provide continuous radio guard on VHF Channel 16 (156.800 MHz), 2182
kHz, or specified VOICE frequency if possible.
3. Select and clear the hoist area with a minimum 50-foot radius if possible.
This must include the securing of loose gear, awnings and antenna wires.
4. If hoist is at night, light the pickup area as much as possible. Do not
shine any Lights at the Helicopter; pilot can be blinded by these lights.
If there are obstructions in the vicinity, put a light on them so that the pilot
will be aware of their positions.
5. Point search lights vertically to aid in locating the ship, and secure them
when helicopter is on scene.
6. Advice location of pickup area BEFORE the helicopter arrives so that he
may make his approach aft, amidships or forward as required.
7. There will be high noise level under the helicopter, making voice
communication almost impossible. Hand signals among the crew will
assist.
8. Flags and pennants give good indication of relative wind direction to the
helicopter pilot.
6b.10 Personal transfer by helicopter.

A helicopter might use single lift, double lift, basket lift or stretcher lift. Given
below are some basic guidelines when involved in such operations.
Some DO NOTs
 DO NOT touch the winch man, stretcher or winch hook until it has been
earthed.
 DO NOT secure any lines passed down from a helicopter.
 DO NOT fire rockets or use line throwing apparatus in the vicinity of a
helicopter
 DO NOT transmit on radio whilst winching is in progress.
 DO NOT shine a light at a helicopter at night
Some DOs
 DO steer with the wind on- Port Bow if rescue area is aft.
Stbd Bow if rescue area is amidships
Stbd quarter if the rescue area is forward.
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 DO clear the rescue area, secure all loose gear and remove all loose gear
and remove all aerials.
 DO fly a flag (illuminated at night) to indicate wind direction.
 DO illuminate the rescue area at night.
 DO wear rubber gloves to handle the winch wire.
Single lift
Single lift is a typical rescue sling. Approach the sling in a way so that it always is
you and the hoist. The sling is to be put under the armpits and the straps to be
tightened.
Double lift
When using a double lift the helicopter send a rescuer down to put the sling
around the person to be rescued.
USE OF STROP
1. Grasp the strop and
put the head and
arms through the
loop.
2. Ensure the loop is
passed around the
back an under the
armpits. The person
using the strop
must face the hook
3. Pull toggle down as
far as possible.
4. Use the following signals:
DO NOT HOIST Arms extended horizontally, fingers
clenched, thumbs down
HOIST Arms raised above the horizontal, thumbs
up. (If the wearer of the strop is giving the
signal, use one arm only to prevent slipping
out of the strop)
5. Clasp hands in front
6. Do nothing when alongside the helicopter until instructed by
the crew.
HI LINE TECHNIQUE
In bad weather it may not possible to lower the strop on deck, in which case a
rope extension will be lowered to the deck and the vessel’s crew should haul in
the slack as the helicopter winch wire is paid out. This rope should be coiled into
a bucket or similar – DO NOT MAKE IT FAST!
When the strop is reached, use it as indicated above and when lifting, tend the
rope extension until the end is reached.
The rescue is the most widely use mean of lifting; however there are other
methods which are described and illustrated on the following pages.
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Rescue seat: it looks like a three-pronged with flat flukes or seats. The survivor
sits astride one or two of the seats and wraps his arms around the shank. This
device can be
used to lift two
persons at once.
Basket lift
When using a basket lift the
person has to sit down, with arms and legs inside the
basket. The head is bent towards the knees with the hands around the knees.
Keep still till the basket lift is on board the helicopter.
Stretcher lift
When rescuing badly injured persons stretcher lifts are used. A tiller rope is
often used for as well stretcher as basket lifts in order to keep the stretcher or
the basket clear of obstacles. The tiller rope must never be made fast on
board the ship.
In big ships the injured persons most often can be rescued from the deck. In
small ships a raft is put out aft. If practicable a member of the crew should be
in the raft besides the patient in order to assist during the picking up. When
the rescuing is carried out from a liferaft the roof must be deflated, and all on
board must sit down on the roof. When rescuing from lifeboats masts,
antennas etc. should be laid down.
Remember, it is always for the pilot of the helicopter to decide how the
operation has to be carried out.
Under good weather conditions the helicopter can land on the water and the
rescuing can be made from here.
6b.11 Use of Rocket Line Throwing Apparatus

Before an assisting ship makes her final approach to establish communication by means of a
line throwing apparatus, she should ascertain whether or not it is safe for her to fire a rocket,
particularly if the other ship is a tanker. If it is safe, she should proceed to the windward
before firing over the other ship’s deck. If it is unsafe for the vessel in distress to receive a
rocket, the assisting vessel should go to the leeward and prepare to receive a line.
When a vessel in distress is carrying highly inflammable liquid and is leaking, the
following signals shall be exhibited to indicate that it is dangerous to fire a line throwing rocket
because of the danger of ignition:
 By Day International Code Flag ‘B’ hoisted at the masthead
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 By Night A red light hoisted at the masthead
In poor visibility, the following International Code sound signal should also be used:
GU (— - - - —) It is not safe to fire a rocket.
Aiming with the line throwing appliance

1. In calm weather or in following wind or
headwind you should aim straight at the
target. You have to calculate with some
increase or decrease of the distance in case
of following wind or headwind respectively.
2. In strong side wind you should aim at the
leeward side of the target as the wind
pressure on the line will steer the rocket
towards the wind. If the distance to the target
is close to the maximum range of the rocket –
230 m – you should aim at the windward of the target as the wind pressure will affect the
rocket when its speed decreases and draws it to leeward.
REMEMBER!!! Read the Manufacturers instructions very carefully!!!
Before firing, the end of the line must be attached to the ship – or better than that – to another
stronger line ready to let out!!! Never fire the Rocket without the line – it will bolt!!!
6b.12 Breeches Buoy

Should lives be in danger, and your vessel in a position where rescue by the rocket line
throwing apparatus is possible, a rocket with line attached will be fired from the shore across
to your vessel. Get hold of this line as soon as you can. When you have got hold of it, signal
to the shore as indicated below.
Signal Meaning
By day Vertical motion of a white flag or arms In general – “Affirmative”
Or “Rocket line is held”
By night Vertical motion of a white light or white Or “Tail block is made fast”
flare Or “Man is in breeches buoy”
Or “Haul away”
By day Horizontal motion of a white flag or In general – “Negative”
arms extended horizontally Or “Stack away”
By night Horizontal motion of a white light or Or “Stop hauling
white flare
Should your vessel carry a line throwing apparatus, it may be preferable to use this and fire a
line ashore, but this should be done after first consulting the rescue company on shore. If this
method is used the rocket line may not be strong enough to haul out the whip and jackstay
and those on shore will secure it to a stouter rocket line. When this is done they will signal as
indicated above. On seeing the signal, haul in the line which was fired form the vessel until
the stouter line is on board.
When the rocket lie is held, make the appropriate signal to the shore and proceed as follows.
1. When you see the appropriate signal, i.e. “haul away” made from the shore, haul upon the
rocket line until you get a tail block with an endless fall rove through it (called the whip), and
with a jackstay attached to the becket of the tail block.
2. Cut or cast off the rocket line and make the tail block fast, close up to the mast or other
convenient position, bearing in mind the fall should be kept clear from chafing on any part of
the vessel. Before cutting or casting off the rocket line, make sure you have the tail attached
to the block. When the tail block is made fast signal to the shore again.
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3. As soon as the signal is seen, the shore party will then set the jackstay taut, and by means of
the whip, will haul the breeches buoy out to the vessel. The person to be rescued should get
into the breeches buoy and sit well down. When he is secure he should signal again to the
shore as indicated previously, and the men ashore will haul the person in the breeches buoy
to the shore. When he is landed the empty breeches buoy will be hauled back to the vessel.
This operation will be repeated until all persons are landed.
4. During this course of operations should it be necessary to signal, either from the shore to your
vessel, to “Slack away” or “Stop hauling”, this should be done as indicated.
It may sometimes happen that the state of the weather and/or the condition of the vessel will
require these procedures to be modified. Where this is the case, the rescue company will
always attempt to advise you of the procedures to be followed.
Normally all women children, passengers and helpless persons should be landed before the
crew of the vessel, but there may be occasions when it would be sensible if the first person
ashore were a responsible member of the vessel’s crew who could describe to the rescuers,
the details of the vessel’s predicament.
6b.13 Man overboard maneuvers

Practice has shown that different man-overboard manoeuvres may be required,
depending upon the situation prevailing and the type of ship involved. The
effectiveness of the manoeuvres described below has been proved in many man-
overboard casualties, including the following situations:
 Immediate action situation
 The person overboard is noticed from the bridge and action is taken
immediately.
 Delayed action situation
 The person is reported to the bridge by an eyewitness and action is initiated
with some delay.
 Person-missing situation
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 The person is reported to the bridge as missing.
Ship Maneuvers
 When the possibility exists that a person has
fallen overboard, the crew must attempt to recover the individual as soon as possible.
 Some factors that will affect the speed of
recovery include
 Ship’s manoeuvering characteristics
 Wind direction and sea state
 Crew’s experience and level of training
 Capability of the engine plant
 Location of the incident
 Visibility level
 Recovery technique
 Possibility of having other vessels assist.
Initial Action
 Throw a life-ring over the side as close to the person as possible.
 Sound three prolonged blast of ship’s whistle, hail “Person
Overboard”.
 Commence recovery maneuver as indicated below.
 Note position, wind speed & direction, time.
 Inform master of vessel and engine-room.
 Post look-outs to keep the person in sight.
 Set off dye marker or smoke flare.
 Inform radio operator, keep updated on position.
 Stand by the engines.
 Prepare lifeboat for possible launching.
 Distribute portable VHF radios for communication between bridge,
deck, and lifeboat.
 Rig pilot ladder to assist in recovery.
Standard Method of Recovery
 Williamson turn
 Makes good original track line
 Good in reduced visibility
 Simple
 Takes the ship farther away from the scene of the incident
 Slow procedure
Williamson turn
 Rudder hard over (in an “immediate action” situation, only to the side of the
casualty).
 After deviation from the original course by 600,
rudder hard over to the opposite side.
 When heading 200 short of opposite course, rudder
to amidships position and ship to be turned to opposite
course.
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 One turn (“Single turn, Anderson turn”)

 Fastest recovery method
 Good for ships with tight turning characteristics
 Used most by ships with considerable power

 Very difficult for a single-screw vessel
 Difficult because approach to person is not straight
Single turn (2700 manoeuvre)
 Rudder hard over (in an “immediate action” situation, only to the side of the
casualty).
 After deviation from the original course by 250 0 rudder of amidships position
and stopping manoeuvre to be initiated.
Scharnov turn
 Will take vessel back into her wake
 Less distance is covered, saving time.
 Scharnov turn cannot be carried out effectively
unless the time elapsed between the occurrence of
the casualty and the commencement of the
manoeuvre is known
Scharnov turn
(Not to be used in an “immediate action” situation).

 Rudder hard over.
 After deviation from the original course by 2400
rudder hard over to the opposite side.
 When heading 200 short of opposite course,
rudder to amidships position so that ship will turn to
opposite course.
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Chapter 7 – Crew Organization and Duties
7.1 Organization of personnel: Refer ECM 205 section 7.6.1.

Reporting to office & DPA as per ECM 205 section 7.8
7.2 Duties of Crew
7.2.1 General Instructions

Answering a distress call and faced with the prospect of recovering people at sea, it is
certain that the circumstances will be unique and it is possible that your response will
have to be so too.
It helps to consider the possibilities beforehand: possible problems and
possible solutions. It helps to plan and to prepare - and preparation means assessing
the recovery options aboard your ship, and training in their use.
7.2.2 Initial Action
BRIDGE TEAM
Time
(as applicable) Action Taken
Note the time & position of SAR, calculate distance and ETA to scene.
Sound general emergency alarm if vessel in close vicinity of SAR area.
(Internal & External)
Announce on Public Address system
Inform Master. Note: Master to take charge when he arrives on the
Bridge and formulate a plan for, recovery depending on the
circumstances.
Establish Contact and communication with SAR Co-coordinator.
Adjust course and speed to arrive at the SAR area.
Refer to “Guide to recovery techniques” in the appendix to
1. ASSESS the recovery options aboard your ship.
2. TRAIN in the use of these means of recovery.
3. PREPARE yourselves and your vessel to save lives.
Refer to IAMSAR Manual Volume III for guidance on SAR operations.
Prepare yourself and your crew before you arrive at the scene. Everyone
should know their duties.
Plan and Prepare Ship’s equipment for recovery operation based on
available information. ( Section 3,4,6,7 of the Guide to recovery)
Plan and prepare for providing assistance prior to recovery.
(Section 5 of Guide to recovery).
Plan and prepare for providing immediate care of people recovered.
( Section 11 of Guide to recovery)
Prepare Engines for manoeuvering upon arriving SAR scene.
Upon reaching the SAR area carry out risk assessment with regards to
prevailing circumstances and ability of vessel to carry out recovery
operations. (Section 8 of Guide to recovery). Risk assessment sheets
provided in Chapter 5 to be used.
Initiate the Emergency response to recover the survivors from the sea.
When launching the rescue boat
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Stop the vessel and ensure all way off, when in close vicinity of the
survivors.
Take set and drift into account.
Make good lee to facilitate lowering of the rescue boat.
Maintain constant communication with the Rescue boat.
EMERGENCY TEAM
Time
MUSTER AT EMERGENCY HEADQUARTERS & COMPLETE HEAD COUNT.

Chief Officer / 2nd Officer to prepare the rescue boat immediately
In cold climate rescue boat crew must wear immersion suit otherwise
lifejackets must be worn.
Rescue boat crew must take spare life jacket and blankets for the victim.
Oxygen resuscitator should also be carried.
Radio communication between the rescue boat and vessel must be
maintained as at sea level rescue boat crew may not be able to see the
casualty.
Rescue boat must be launched when instructed by the Master.
SUPPORT TEAM
In order to enable the survivors to remain a float until they are recovered and assist
on recess, the following equipment should be kept ready as available and deployed
as instructed by this team.
Time
LIFE JACKET
Life buoy
Line throwing apparatus with floating device
Buoyant lifelines
Rescue quoits
Rescue baskets
Pilot ladders
Scrambling nets
ENGINE TEAM
Time Action Taken
(as applicable)
MUSTER IN CONTROL ROOM AND INFORM BRIDGE

Prepare engines for immediate maneuver, as required by bridge
Assist as required.
MEDICAL TEAM
Time Action Taken
(as applicable)
PREPARE STRETCHER AND FIRST AID KIT

Bring oxygen resuscitator to the rescue site
Bring warm clothing
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Assist to rescue the victim to the ship’s hospital.
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7.2.3 Follow up Actions
Time
Action Taken
(as applicable)
INFORM OFFICE AFTER INITIAL ACTIONS ARE COMPLETED AS PER ECM 205.
Administer first aid to the Survivors
Seek radio medical advice as required
Note; Person may be suffering from Hypothermia. Take immediate actions in

accordance with Medical Guide & The Cold Water Survival manual provided in Annex
1.
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NAVIAS SHIP

Annex-2: Plan for recovery of persons from the water

2. Principles of Operation 05.05.2014

3. Roles and Responsibilities 05.05.2014

4. Competence and Familiarization 05.05.2014

5. Risk Assessment with Anticipated Conditions and Ship Characteristics 05.05.2014

6a Ship Particulars 05.05.2014

6b Ship Specific Procedures. 05.05.2014

7 Crew Organization and Duties 05.05.2014

3 MSC/ Circ.810 “Recommendation on Means of Rescue on RO-RO

1.4 Applicability and Scope

1.5 Requirements Regulations and Guidelines

1.5.1 SOLAS III “Regulation 17-1 Recovery of persons from

1.5.2 “Guidelines for The Development Of Plans And

.1 MSC.1/Circ.1182 “GUIDE TO RECOVERY TECHNIQUES”

.2 MSC.1/Circ.1185/Rev.1“GUIDE FOR COLD WATER SURVIVAL”

1.6 Relation to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Chapter 2 - Principles of Operation

2.2 Necessity of Planning

2.3 Recovery operation from water

2.4 Safety precautions

2. If carried, dedicated recovery equipment should be clearly marked with the

Master should take necessary precautions as described in chapter 6a & 6b of this

Chapter 3 - Roles and Responsibilities

3.1 Responsibility of Master

3.2 Duties of the crew

Chapter 4 - Competence and Familiarization

4.1 Drills & Records

Chapter 5 - Risk Assessment with anticipated conditions and Ship

5.1 Generic Risk assessment of operations for recovery of persons

5.1.1 – Preparing for recovery.

5.2 Equipment specific risk assessment.

5.2.1 – Lifting survivors using ship’s crane.

Please review the risk assessment to make them ship specific.

OPERATION GROUP: DECK OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CODE: DKM00071

Risk Assessed By: ________________________

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Carry out training using IAMSAR Vol 3

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Chapter 6a - Ship’s particulars.

6.1 MAIN PARTICULARS

6.2 Plans and Documents

6.3 Ship-Specific Arrangements

6.4 Ship’s Specific Details.

Location where the Line throwing appliance is Bridge/Nav. Locker

6.5 Available Crew and personal protective equipment ( PPE)