2.3 MAN-OVERBOARD PREVENTION AND RECOVERY
Refer chapter 3.6 for passenger and working areas of the boat.
Other areas must not be occupied when underway, due to the risk of falling potentially
into the water.
If a person has fallen into the water in calm seas, the person can use the rescue ladder
located on the stern platform, see the figure given below. Always turn of the engine and
activate the emergency (dead-man) switch before using the ladder. The ladder can be
pulled down by a person already in the water. In harsh weather, or if the person is
physically not able to climb, it may be hard to use the ladder alone and help from a
person onboard may be needed. Therefore, it is recommended for two persons
onboard, especially during harsh weather conditions.
Chapter 4.8 further describes MOB rescue/swim ladder.
1. Safety Ladder
Principal figure only
A rotating propeller can be lethal for a swimmer or person who has fallen overboard, or a
person using the ladder to board the boat or to enter water. Shut down the engine and
activate the emergency switch (dead man’s switch) if there is any person in the water behind
the engine, and always before using the ladder.
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