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4.2.2 Safety equipment check
− Ensure that the life raft is easily accessible and properly stowed, and
that its attachment lines and safety lines are in good condition, properly
coiled and showing no wear and tear.
− Ensure that the throwable PFD’s, e.g., ring buoy, horseshoe buoy,
Lifesling® are in their correct locations on deck and that the safety line
is in good condition.
− Check extinguishers charge status. The extinguisher is charged when
the pressure gauge indicator is in the green sector.
− Ensure that individual PFD’s (lifejackets) meet the criteria for use in
the waters of operation and are approved by the authorities. Check
that they are in good condition, that the inflating device (if any) is
operational, and that the PFD’s are readily accessible in the proper
location.
See General Safety Considerations that follow in this chapter.
NOTICES
Check the safety equipment prior to leaving harbor, ensuring that all
items required are in good condition. Record the locations of this
equipment and be familiar with its correct use.
The designated helmsman must ensure that all passengers are
properly informed of safety equipment locations and of equipment
proper use (fire extinguishers, life raft, throwable PFD’s, personal
PFD’s, etc.).
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