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interfere with the correct operation of any protective equipment.

Rescue procedures

Rescue facilities must be available at immediate notice during personnel transfer operations. Where a stand-by vessel is in attendance, if not directly involved in the transfer operation, its rescue boat should be made ready for immediate launching.
Alternatively, fast rescue craft installed on other vessels, should be identified and agreed before the persons in charge give the necessary authorisation.

Roles and responsibilities

The duties of those involved in the transfer of personnel should include the following:
Person in command of the vessel
       confirmation to the OIM of accepting the transfer and understanding the procedure

       confirm that the vessel is stationary and that its station keeping arrangements are fully operational

       the deck crew is fully briefed

       persons to be transferred are adequately briefed and fit to be transferred

Crane Driver
       the crane is fully operational

       the windspeed is satisfactory for safe operation

       the crane driver has a clear and unobstructed view of the carrier or basket, or is able to see the directions of the 'Dogman'

            adequate communications are established.

Dogman and Deck Supervisor
       the transfer procedure is understood

       they are clearly identifiable as 'Dogman' and 'Deck Supervisor'

       the personnel basket or carrier is correctly used

       the transferees are fit for transfer and understand procedures

       proper communications have been established

            they have a full view of the transfer areas.

Individuals who are to be transferred
       the transfer procedure is understood

       confirm that they agree to the transfer

       correctly use the safety equipment provided

       observe all instructions from those in charge of the operation.

Transfer by Boat

The person in command is responsible for deciding whether such transfer is safe in the prevailing conditions, by taking into account the following:

       Wind and sea state

       Movement of the vessel from which the boat is to be launched

       Movement at the access point on the installation

       Performance characteristics of the boat and launching/recovery equipment

       Boat crew and transferee training and experience

       Any other prevailing circumstance that may affect the safety of the transfer.

Further guidance is available in the lLO Code of Practice on Accident Prevention on Board Ship at Sea and in Port.

21.5 Anchor Handling
Anchor handling involves lifting extremely large weights and can involve a fleet of vessels working together as they move the anchors of an installation. Risk assessments are essential for such operations. Offshore personnel should be aware of the operational limitations of the various vessels used, including their power and freeboard. Detailed procedures for each operation should be set out in the ship's