1 Familiarisation at Handover
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Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - MGN 280 - Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure, Workboats and Pilot Boats - Alternative Construction Standards - Annex 8 - Handover Procedures for Owners/Managing Agents who Bare-Boat Charter a Vessel - 1 Familiarisation at Handover

1 Familiarisation at Handover

  1.1 The owner/managing agent or appointed representative with intimate knowledge of the vessel should be present at the handover of the vessel to the chartering skipper and crew in order to complete, as a minimum, the following familiarisation process:-

  • .1 A demonstration of the stowage of all gear and the method of use of all lifesaving and firefighting appliances on board the vessel should be given;

  • .2 The location and method of operation of all sea cocks and bilge pumps should be explained;

  • .3 A demonstration to ensure familiarisation with all mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment should be carried out;

  • .4 Details of routine maintenance required for any equipment should be declared;

  • .5 Checks to be carried out on the engine prior to starting, whilst running and after stopping to be demonstrated;

  • .6 The method of setting, sheeting and reefing each sail should be shown.


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