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S-111005-01FRM Plan and Procedure for Recovery of Persons from the Water 1
S-111005-01FRM Plan and Procedure for Recovery of Persons from the Water 1
S-111005-01FRM Plan and Procedure for Recovery of Persons from the Water 1
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Section 1 Introduction
1.1 General
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Objective
1.4 Applicability and Scope
1.5 Requirements Regulations and Guidelines
1.6 Relation to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code
Appendixes
Appendix 1: MSC.1/Circ.1447 “GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT FOR PLANS
AND PROCEDURES FOR RECOVERY OF PERSONS FROM THE
WATER”
Appendix 2: MSC.1/Circ.1182 “GUIDE TO RECOVERY TECHNIQUES”
Appendix 3: MSC.1/Circ.1185/Rev.1 “GUIDE FOR COLD WATER SURVIVAL”
Appendix 4: MSC/Circ.810 “RECOMMENDATION ON MEANS OF RESCUE ON RO-
RO PASSENGER SHIPS”
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1 Introduction
1.1 General
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.
Risk assessment with equipment intended to be used onboard, taking into account the
anticipated conditions and ship-specific characteristics, were carried out as per Annex 1 to this
document.
In addition, following related documents were also considered when developing this
document:
a) MSC.1/Circ.1182 “GUIDE TO RECOVERY TECHNIQUES” (Appendix 2 of this
document);
b) MSC.1/Circ.1185/Rev.1 “GUIDE FOR COLD WATER SURVIVAL” (Appendix 3
of this document); and
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.
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.
1.5.1 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:
a) .MSC.1/Circ.1182 “GUIDE TO RECOVERY TECHNIQUES” (Appendix 2 of this
document); and
b) MSC.1/Circ.1185/Rev.1“GUIDE FOR COLD WATER SURVIVAL” (Appendix 3 of
this document)
2 Principles of Operation
2.1 General
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. 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.
Annex 1/Annex 2 to this document to be referred for the information and procedures
specifically used onboard this vessel.
2.3.1 While undergoing the recovery operations, ship’s crew have to refer the procedures stipulated
in Annex 2 to this document.
Annex 2 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:
a) Maneuverability of the ship;
b) Freeboard of the ship;
c) Points on the ship to which casualties may be recovered;
d) Characteristics and limitations of equipment intended to be used for recovery
operations;
e) Available crew and personal protective equipment (PPE);
f) Wind force, direction and spray;
g) Significant wave height (Hs);
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h) Period of waves;
i) Swell; and
j) Safety of navigation.
2.3.2 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
Appendix-3 - the Guide for cold water survival (MSC.1/Circ.1185/Rev.1)).
2.3.3 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.
4.1 General
Drills should ensure that crew’s competence and familiarization with the plans, procedures
and equipment for recovery of persons from the water. Such exercise may be conducted in
conjunction with routine man-overboard drills, rescue boat drills etc
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Record of Recovery of Person’s Exercise/ Drill / Training shall be maintained Drill Schedule
S-111003-01FIG / S-111003-02FIG and all associated records such as Evaluation Record of
Drills S-111003-03FRM and Crew Training Record S-032001-01FRM, as may be applicable.
Annex 1
When developing the plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water for this
particular ship, following Risk assessment was conducted, including equipment intended to
be used, taking into account the anticipated conditions and ship-specific characteristics.
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Detailed risks connected to the ship-specific characteristics should be considered and ship specific
criteria are to be developed and included in the plan.
These generic risk assessments have been developed by taking as hypothetical implementation of each
one of the following recovery methods (refer to Annex-2 for operational details).
Attach Risk Assessments for each Recovery Methods using SMS RA Form
e.g. for Using Rescue Boat, Using Combination Ladder, Using Lines, Using Ladders, Using
Side Door etc
Annex 2
A2.1 Main Particulars (complete this section or attach ship’s particulars to include at
least the items included below)
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Loa= 228.90 m
(6) Principal Dimensions
Draft : 14.523 m
Draft and Displacement at Full
(7)
Load Condition
Displacement: 95,406 MT
Draft : 7.50 m
Draft and Displacement at Light
(8)
Ballast Condition
Displacement: 38,105 MT
(2) Life Saving Appliances Plan Ship’s Office & Master’s Cabin
(3) SOLAS Training Manual Bridge, Engine Control Rm., Officer’s and
Crew Recreation
Shipboard Contingency Plan
(4) Bridge, Engine Control Rm
(SMS File N-9)
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* Add in this Table as applicable depending on ship’s equipment or any important particulars of
relevance. Delete non relevant items
6 Boarding Ladders
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
3rd Officer
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
Ch. Eng’r
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
1/A Eng’r
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
2/A Eng’r
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
3/A Eng’r
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
Bosun
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
A/B – A
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
A/B – B
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
A/B – C
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
OS – A
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
O/S –B
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
Deck Cadet
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
Oiler – A
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
Oiler – B
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
Oiler – C
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
Engine Cadet
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
Ch. Cook
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
Helmet, Boiler Suit, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Cotton or Available each crew member
Messman
Leather Gloves, Lifejacket & Immersion suit
A2.5.1 Physical or Regulatory Limitations for using Ship’s Equipment (if any)
None
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a) Recovery Methods
Priority Recovery Method
st
1 (Preferred Option) Rig ladders or nets from other low openings
2nd Alternative Deploy safety lines with rescue strops or loops
rd
3 Alternative Use suitably equipped crew members to assist survivors directly
th
4 Alternative Deploy a life raft with ladder or net to act as a transfer flatform
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In a distress incident, even uninjured persons who are supposedly able bodied and capable of
Method - 3
logical though are often unable to accomplish simple tasks and may hinder their own rescue.
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Practice
Compatibility
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Practice
Compatibility
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Compatibility
Notes
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Ladder
Practice
Compatibility
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Lifting
Practice
Compatibility
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Compatibility
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