Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173:body:0:p24
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 62570–65484

davits are recovered by power, the operation of the limit switches and similar devices should be checked.
Free fall lifeboats should be boarded in an orderly manner at all times. Seafarers should immediately secure themselves into the seat with the restraining harness and carry out the instructions of the responsible officer.
Where simultaneous off-load or on-load release arrangements are provided, ensure that the hooks are fully engaged prior to launching and before recovery.
On-board training in the use of davit-launched life rafts must take place at intervals of not more than 4 months on every ship fitted with such appliances.[15] Whenever practicable, this must include the inflation and lowering of a life-raft. This life-raft may be a special life-raft intended for training purposes only, which is not part of the ship's life-saving appliances; such a special life-raft must be conspicuously marked.
Where life rafts are carried, instructions should be given to seafarers in their launching, handling and operation. Methods of boarding life rafts and the nature of equipment and stores on them should be explained.
Life-saving appliances must be maintained at all times. If the use of a life raft for practice would bring equipment below the specified scale, a replacement must first be provided.
Rescue boats (other than lifeboats which are also rescue boats), must be launched each month with their assigned seafarer aboard and manoeuvred in the water. Rescue boat launching drills should be conducted in sheltered waters and under supervision of an officer experienced in such drills.
Seafarers in a fast rescue boat, rescue boat or survival craft being lowered should remain seated and keep their hands inside the craft to avoid them being crushed against the ship's side. Lifejackets should be worn. In totally enclosed lifeboats, seat belts should be secured.
Any additional provisions, water or equipment should be placed in the survival craft. A check of seafarers and passengers should be taken and the survival crafts lowered under the direction of the person in charge.

4.5              Confined space entry and rescue drills
Confined space entry and rescue drill must be planned and conducted in a safe manner at least once every two months in accordance with SOLAS Regulation III/19.3.6.
The operator should provide a schedule of regular on-board drills for seafarers with confined space entry or rescue responsibilities.
Each confined space and rescue drill must include:
       checking and use of personal protective equipment required for entry;
       checking and use of communication equipment and procedures;
       checking and use of instruments for measuring the atmosphere in confined spaces;
       checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures; and
       instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques
All seafarers should be trained in confined space