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Man over board - Measures to be taken
8.6. Man-over board (MOB) – Risk of falling overboard - Reboarding
marked in green in the below plan view of the deck. The area in red is slippery due to the installed glazing in this area.
The working deck is defined as the cockpit and the side decks on main deck level without the aft platform. The top
of the coach roof (cabintop) and the aft platform are not part of the working deck.
Most man-over-board incidents are due to slippery surfaces and happen while boarding or leaving the craft. Wet decks
may be very slippery. Wear anti-slip shoes and appropriate clothing at any time.
Due to the restricted space and the dynamics all crew on board should pay attention at all times; Those condi-
consistently adhered to. Everybody on board the craft shall follow the instructions given here:
The working deck area is always a safe place to operate from. Areas outside the specified working deck should only be
used whilst leaving or arriving at a mooring or whilst the boat is not underway. On this boat, the working deck area is
ing. Wear slip resistant shoes at all times.
the craft only in case of extreme emergency.
tions require special care and careful behavior. It is imperative and fundamental, that the boats captain orders are
„Provide sufficient safety for yourself: One hand should always be free to hold onto
Carry always enough dry and warm clothing on the boat, this should prevent you from chill-
Should you find yourself in a distress situation, act calmly and with deliberation. Reassure and calm down your
crew, give precise and clear instructions on actions to be taken and assign a particular person to do it. Call for
appropriate assistance on time, even if you and your crew mates try to solve the problem with the boats resources.
Always use the internationally agreed procedures and practices for distress and emergency calls Hand out personal
life saving equipment have your crew put on the equipment in due time, have it readily available at all time. Leave
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