From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Part of: MAIB safety digests
Published: 2 October 2017
"Short accounts of accidents describing what happened, and lessons to be learned. This information is for members of the:
shipping industry
fishing industry
recreational craft users
general public"
Introduction : Steve Clinch Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents October 2017
"Because the emergency services we take for granted ashore will likely not be there to help you when the worst happens, the importance of conducting
regular drills, that are as realistic as practicable, cannot be understated. It is all very well for seafarers to receive instruction on how to deal with a range of foreseeable emergencies in theory, but they also need to be given the regular opportunity to put the theory into practice under safe, controlled but challenging circumstances.
In this way, clear goals, procedure and practice will instinctively come to the fore to prevent panic and confusion at a time of very high stress. Sadly, MAIB investigators find that the emergency drills required by the SOLAS convention or domestic regulation are seen by some as a bit of a chore – something to be endured on a Saturday afternoon simply because it’s needed to fill in the official log. In these circumstances, drills are conducted at best in a cursory manner with little learning value for the crews involved. If this is a situation you recognise I would ask you to think carefully how the safety culture within your company/on your ship or boat needs to change."
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ume-2-2017
Related :
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ume-1-2017
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 - http://www.imo.org/en/about/conventions ... -1974.aspx
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