Emergency
19 - Helicopter Evacuation
Emergency helicopter evacuation procedures, deck preparation, and personnel handling during winching operations.
DO
| # | Action | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VHF on Ch 16 to communicate with the helicopter | SET | |
| 2 | if rescue area is aft | WIND 30° PORT BOW | |
| 3 | if rescue area is forward | WIND 30° STARBOARD BOW | |
| 4 | All deck area from loose gear | CLEARED | |
| 5 | Rescue area | CLEARED | |
| 6 | Flag to indicate wind direction | FLYING | |
| 7 | Rescue area at night | ILLUMINATED | |
| 8 | Rubber gloves to handle winch wire | READY |
DON'T
| # | Action | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fire rockets or use line-throwing appliances in vicinity of helicopter | DO NOT | |
| 10 | Illuminate the helicopter | DO NOT | |
| 11 | Touch the winch man, stretcher or winch hook until it has been earthed | DO NOT | |
| 12 | Secure any lines passed down from helicopter | DO NOT |
Piracy
Passage Appraisal
The captain discusses with the officers as to how he intends to sail to the destination port. This is the process of gathering all information relevant to the proposed passage, including critical areas. This involves information extracted from publications as well as those within the chart.