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Sep 08, 2023
When a ship is in distress or an emergency occurs while working at sea, priority shall be given to the safety of the crew. In the event of a serious accident requiring abandonment of a ship at sea, priority shall be given to the protection of the lives of the crew and passengers. When abandoning ship, whether the emergency lifeboat equipped on the ship is in good condition and whether the crew can skillfully and accurately use these life-saving equipments will directly relate to the life safety of the crew.
Daily use and maintenance is the key to ensure stable performance, safety, and reliability of emergency lifeboat. First of all, regular inspection should be carried out, including whether the hull is damaged, cracked, or corroded, and whether the equipment inside the boat is complete and intact. Secondly, the buoyancy device should be checked regularly to ensure that it can maintain stable buoyancy in the water. In addition, attention should be paid to the storage environment to avoid damage to the hull when it is exposed to sunlight or humidity for a long time.
As the power source of an emergency lifeboat, the proper functioning of the engine is critical. Common malfunctions of the engine include difficult starting, insufficient power, excessive noise, etc. For these faults, we can take the following measures to eliminate them. First, check whether the fuel supply is sufficient and whether the fuel line is smooth. Secondly, check whether the ignition system is working properly and whether the spark plug is clean. Finally, check whether the mechanical parts are worn or damaged, and replace them promptly if necessary.
In an emergency, fast and accurate use of the emergency lifeboat is vital to the safety of personnel. Therefore, crew members should familiarize themselves with the emergency use procedures of the emergency lifeboat, including quick release, start-up, and so on. At the same time, it is also necessary to master the correct operation techniques, such as driving the emergency lifeboat correctly and keeping the boat stable.
In order to improve the utilization efficiency, we can take the following measures. Firstly, strengthen the training of the crew on the use and maintenance, and improve their operation skills and safety awareness. Secondly, regular maintenance of emergency lifeboat to ensure its stable and reliable performance. Finally, establish a sound use management system.
The emergency lifeboat is the key equipment to ensure the crew's life safety in emergency situation, and also is the key concern of the port state supervision and inspection of each memorandum of understanding country. Emergency lifeboat is the safety foundation of the crew, can't just passively cope with it, but should carry out regular and detailed maintenance, repair, and inspection of life-saving equipment to ensure that it is in the state of availability at any time. The life-saving equipment should be maintained and inspected regularly and carefully to ensure that it is always available.
