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SAFETY DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT
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12.6.1 Abandonment of the yacht
One situation for which you must be prepared is an uncontrollable fire or
other emergency at sea, requiring all hands leave the vessel. As an
important part of your fire preparedness plan, the operator, along with the
crew and regular guests, should develop and practice an abandon ship
drill.
At a minimum, this plan should include:
− Location of the life jackets and how to wear them.
− Location and operation of any other emergency flotation equipment,
such as a life raft or throwable devices.
− Speedy operation of the forward emergency egress deck hatch.
− How to summon help quickly by use of the hailing/emergency
channels for the onboard radios.
− When and how flares or daylight visual distress signals are used.
− Use of dye markers.
− Use of an Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacon (EPIRB).
− Location of an abandon ship bag and the proper use of each item
contained in the bag (The abandon ship bag or container must be one
that will float if it is accidentally dropped overboard or must be carried
while swimming).
SCALD HAZARD: When you must abandon the yacht, swim against the
current or windward. The fuel leaks float in the direction of the current and
can catch fire. When you have taken shelter, count the person present on
the yacht and help people in need.
− Take advantage of the distress call.
− Keep all people gathered in order to facilitate the rescue operation.
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