Bavaria VIRTESS 420 - Man Overboard (MOB) Procedures

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9.7. Man-overboard(MOB)–Riskoffallingoverboard-Reboarding
Theworkingdeckareaisalwaysasafeplacetooperatefrom.Areasoutsidethespeciedworkingdeckshouldonlybe
used whilst leaving or arriving at a mooring or whilst the boat is not underway. On this boat, the working deck area
isdenedas:
Theworking deck isdened as the cockpitand the sidedeckson main decklevel without the aft platform. The
forewardzone(mattressontopoftheownerscabin),theFlydeckandtheaftplatformarenot integral part of the
working deck. The upper Coupé roof is also excluded from the working deck area. Do only sit or kneel when on this level.
Most man-over-board incidents are due to slippery surfaces and happen while boarding or leaving the craft. Wet
decks may be very slippery. Wear anti-slip shoes and appropriate clothing at any time.
Due to the restricted space and the dynamics on the water all crew on board should pay special attention; Those
conditions require special care and careful behavior. It is imperative and fundamental, that the boats captain
orders are consistently adhered to. Everybody on board the craft shall follow the instructions given here:
„Provide sufcient safety for yourself: One hand should always be free to hold onto
something.“
Carry always enough dry and warm clothing on the boat, this should prevent you from chil-
ling. Wear slip resistant shoes at all times.
Man over board - Measures to be taken
Shouldyoundyourselfinadistresssituation,actcalmlyandwithdeliberation.Reassureandcalmdownyour
crew, give precise and clear instructions on actions to be taken and assign a particular person to do it. Call for
appropriate assistance on time, even if you and your crew mates try to solve the problem with the boats resources.
AlwaysusetheinternationallyagreedproceduresandpracticesfordistressandemergencycallsHandoutpersonal
life saving equipment have your crew put on the equipment in due time, have it readily available at all time. Leave
the craft only in case of extreme emergency.