COMPANYNAME SOLAS TRAINING MANUAL PART A – Section 6 Rescue Methods and Signals
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The following signals are used for communication with the crew of the helicopter: Hoist: Arms raised above horizontally – thumbs up.
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Do not hoist: Arms extended horizontally – fists clenched – thumbs down.
Special precautions during night operations It is very important to switch on as much light as possible onboard the ship in order to facilitate the identification of the ship and illuminate the pick-up area and possible obstacles. Under no circumstances must lights be directed towards the helicopter as this will blind the crew.
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The Master should ensure that the vessel is steady on a course such that the relative wind is 30° on the bow.
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The following are basic guidelines for use in such operations.
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DO NOT touch the winchman, stretcher or winch hook until it has been earthed. DO NOT secure any lines passed down from helicopter. DO NOT fire rockets or use line throwing appliances in vicinity of helicopter. DO NOT transmit on the vessel's main radio whilst winching is in progress DO NOT shine light at the helicopter at night. DO
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steer with wind 30° on: Port bow if rescue area is aft. Starboard bow if rescue area is forward. clear rescue area, secure all loose gear and remove all aerials. fly flag (illuminated at night) to indicate wind direction. illuminate rescue area at night. wear rubber gloves when handling winch wire.
One of the following rescue methods may be employed: i) ii)
The helicopter may land on deck. A helicopter crewman may be lowered on a wire with a strιp, which is the secured to the survivor - both are then winched back to the helicopter. iii) The strip only may be lowered for the survivor to don himself.
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