362-Personnel Transfer Operations / 748
P
ersonnel Transfer
Op
erations
BOS-PRD-07.900605
Shipboard MOB drills and training in manoeuvring FRCs
should
be carried out when required but only on
completion of pre-job planning requirements including consideration of the weather conditions.
The rescue boat
shall
undergo weekly checks and tests (also refer to SOLAS regulations).
Inspection
shall
be assigned to a responsible
C
re
w
mem
b
er
.
The following weekly checks and tests
shall
be confirmed on completion to the
Bri
d
ge Wat
c
h
O
ffi
c
er
who
shall
document compliance accordingly:
x
Hull and fendering;
x
Visual inspection of the engine and fluid levels. Check for any leakages;
x
Bilge pump (if applicable);
x
Testing of the rudder (if applicable);
x
Batteries;
x
Performance (rescue boat
should
be launched if operational conditions allow);
x
Davit (condition of cable and release system).
If the small boat or FRC transfer operation is cancelled, the personnel transfer can be performed by surfer,
Basket/FROG or helicopter according to the
SMS procedure
.
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c
hing an
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re
c
o
v
er
y
of F
RC
Great care
shall
always be exercised when launching and recovering.
Full pre-job planning requirements and completion of the FRC Pre-Launch Check List
shall
be confirmed
prior to any launch.
The launching/recovery team
shall
include one person to operate the davit and at least one crewmember to
release the rescue boat (on launching) in addition to sufficient persons to handle painters and for any other
applicable launch/recovery duties.
The rescue boat crew
shall
include an experienced
Helmsman
and at least one other experienced
C
re
w
mem
b
er
.
C
re
w
shall
wear approved flotation devices, safety footwear and safety helmets in addition to coveralls and
any other PPE as deemed necessary for the particular situation.
The FRC boat
shall
be inspected before launching, including: accelerator levers, radar reflector (when fitted)
in the up position, engine condition, oil and other fluid levels, battery condition, and suitability of equipment
for mission (e.g. the number of lifejackets etc).
The
Helmsman
shall
ensure that the VHF/UHF radio is in working condition (battery status, pre-selected
operating channel) and that communication is confirmed accordingly.
The FRC boat
shall
never be released from the davit until it is in full contact with the water.
Before departure the
Helmsman
shall
warm the engine up for the required time, check that temperature
readings rise gradually, and test the steering system.
Before undertaking rescue operations, the
Helmsman
should
test the steering unit and reverse gear.
When approaching the mother vessel, the
Helmsman
shall
ensure that all persons on board are ready
before bringing the rescue boat alongside to the recovery position.
The
O
ffi
c
er of the Wat
c
h
(OO
W
)
shall
position the vessel so that it offers a lee-side for the rescue boat and
protects it from wave and swell motion.
Version 04. Original date: 22/06/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Operations Department Project Manager. Approved by: BOS Head of Operations. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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