Abandon
Ship
Rapid
Exit
Anyone NOT dressed /wearing lifejacket–
do so immediately
Watch below – pass up orange liferaft, 2 grab bags, portable
VHF, EPIRB, flares (total 6 objects).
Check both painters tied on and on
command – deploy liferafts to leeward ( except in fire) Port Watch
take orange, Starboard
plus skipper take Cannister raft
.
If possible 2 crew hold liferaft whilst others roll in 1
at a time . If it is necessary to enter water – clip onto painter
to aid swimming to raft. First in – go to other side , 2nd in assist with the rest of crew.
Number off . If all present , cut painter , deploy drogue secure door , if possible tie painters together
– preferably with a weight ( winch handles?) to create catenary.
Do not allow untethered swimmers to
be alone – link arms/swim in crocodile.
Planned Exit
Skipper/watch leader designates the
following tasks with following priority
· Radio
operator transmits MAYDAY on ships radio
· 2
crew to pass up orange liferaft to deck crew who attach painter
· 1
crew collects EPIRB , waterproof VHF and flares
· 1
crew to pass out grab bags – one for each liferaft. If there is time
· Collect extra water and food
· Collect extra clothing/ sleeping bags
· Collect
documents
· Collect
First Aid Kit and torches
REMEMBER THE YACHT IS SAFER THAN
THE RAFT
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