Instruction manual

PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN FAST
RESCUE BOATS
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2.2.2 Training manual
Regulation 35 (1974, SOLAS Convention) : Training manual and on-board training
aids
Each ship shall carry a training manual, which may comprise several
volumes, shall contain instructions and information, in easily understood terms
illustrated wherever possible, on the life-saving appliances provided in the ship and
on the best methods of survival.
Any part of such information may be provided in the form of audio visual aids
in lieu of the manual.
The following shall be explained in detail:
- donning of lifejackets, immersion suits, thermal protective aids,
anti-exposure suits;
- muster at the assigned stations;
- boarding, launching and clearing the survival craft and rescue
boats;
- method of launching from within the survival craft;
- release from launching appliances;
- methods and use of devices for protection in launching areas
where appropriate;
- illumination in launching areas;
- use of survival equipment;
- use of detection equipment;
- with the assistance of illustrations, the use of radio-saving
appliances;
- use of drogues;
- use of engine and accessories;
- recovery of survival craft and rescue boats including stowage and
securing;
- hazards of exposure and the need for warm clothing;
- best use of survival craft facilities in order to survive;
- methods of retrieval, including use of helicopter rescue gear
(slings, baskets, stretchers) and shore life-saving apparatus and ship’s line throwing
apparatus;
- all other functions contained in the muster list and emergency
instructions;
- instructions for emergency repair of the life-saving appliances.
2.3 Actions to be taken when called to survival craft stations
2.3.1 Definitions as per Life Saving Appliances Code (L.S.A. Code)
Regulation 3 (1974, SOLAS Convention ): Definitions
* Anti-exposure suit is a protective suit designed or use by rescue
boat crews and marine evacuation system parties.
* Certificated person is a person who holds a certificate of proficiency in
survival craft issued under the authority of, or recognized as valid by, the