Congratulations on taking positive steps to be as prepared as possible.
Here you can download Emergency Procedure handouts that are detailed in the Emergency Preparedness Manual.
Click here for the Templates for your SMS and here for the External Links list
You may prefer to keep some of these handouts in your main SMS Emergency Procedures Display folder. We’ve left that decision for you as it depends on the type/size and location of your vessel and also the number of crew, experience, equipment, and training/drills carried out.
Emergency Preparedness Handouts
Emergency Radio procedure further information
Digital Selective Calling Alerts further information
GROUNDING
Calculating Tides Handout further information
Vessel Aground Lights and Shapes further information
LOSS OF PROPULSION
Calculating your fuel consumption Handout further information
Engine Log book example handout
Restricted in Ability to Manoeuvre Handout further information
SEVERE WEATHER
Cyclone Preparation Handout further information
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MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Hypothermia Handout further information
(Note: this is personal information, provide the option for a sealed envelope. So the information is not read by anyone except the emergency services if the person is lifted off the vessel (i.e. you send the information with them).
Crew details (also in Templates)
MOB
Noels-MOB-article: Don’t Fall Overboard
Types of turns for POvB and search patterns Handout for further information
MOB retrieval handout for further information (in Templates also)
FIRE
Vessel Layout Template – in Templates (for your SMS)
Fire Prevention methods handout for further information
How to operate a fire extinguisher handout for further information
Routine Checks (for fire and all emergencies – example)
COLLISION
Crash-test-boat-sinking fix the hull handout further information
Bilge System Image and Description handout
ABANDON SHIP
Detailed Safety Checklist Template
EPIRBS Activation and Registration Handout for further information
Grab Bag Checklist handout further information
Life Raft Tasks handout for further information
Liferaft Equipment Example Handout for further information
Liferaft Position and Launching handout for further information
Additional Handouts
General Flooding Handout This includes some examples on what to do if you find water in your bilge and you are unsure where it has come from.
Structural Considerations This includes advice on hatches, windows, storm boards as well as chain plates, keel, rudder, and mast, etc.
Towing Guidelines Handout This includes some basic information on points to remember when towing a vessel. Never undertake a tow unless it is safe for you, your vessel, and your crew to do so.
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