5.1
PREVENTING MAN OVERBOARD SITUATIONS AND THE MEANS OF GETTING SOMEONE BACK
ONBOARD
5.1.1 Prevention of man overboard
- The off-limits areas of the working deck when the boat is under way are cross-hatched below
- The ' working deck ' means those areas outside where people stand or walk during normal use of the boat.
Ref 1 & 1': Fitting a means of climbing back onboard.
Ref 2: Mooring cleats (which correspond to the anchor points for the lifelines).
Regularly check the guard-rails:
- With metal guard-rails, watch for corrosion particularly at connecting points.
- With synthetic guard-rails, change them as soon as they show signs of wear due to chafing or UV.
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- Use the seats provided.