Instruction manual

PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN
FAST RESCUE BOATS
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Fig. 12.6 Rescue Seat
ATTACHMENT PROCEDURE
The following is an attachment sequence for the rescue seat:
1. Swim to the rescue seat. Draw it to you and position one of the three
flukes of the seat between your legs.
2. Disconnect the snap hook of the safety strap from the V-ring, pull the
safety strap free, pass it under your arm, around your back, and under the other
arm; then reconnect the V-ring to the snap hook and tighten the strap.
3. Give a thumbs-up hand signal to the hoist operator, put your head
down to the left, and wrap your arms around the rescue seat. Upon clearing the
water, cross your legs.
RESCUE SEAT OPERATIONAL DIFFICULTIES
Ensure that the safety strap is on and that you hold tightly to the flotation
chamber. Do not lean back; it will cause the rescue seat to swing and tilt away
from the rescue hook.
The survivor must not attempt to get off the rescue seat until directed by the
crewman.