2007-01-15 06:23:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
The actual length of the drill can be from just about 10 min to almost an hour. In heavy or nasty weather we have done drills that were just a muster and quick check of each persons lifejackets. I have done many that were around an hour if not more. In nice weather we have lowered the boats down to the waters edge and back up and restowing them.
The only requirement from the USCG is that they be done monthly and or within 24 hours of leaving a port if more then 25% of the crew change.
A cruise ships is different and must be done each time leaving port.
2007-01-18 01:43:30 · answer #1 · answered by T C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All depends on the Captain of the Vessel. Once at sea, the Captain is the one that has the word on whatever occurs in the matter of Operations.
On my boat, I do the Safety Check at dock. Every passenger learns where Fire Equipment is, Radios, Life Preservers, Throwable Devices, PFDs, Sound Devices and after launch I do a Man Overboard practice.
2007-01-15 06:37:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
within 24 hours for cruise ships, within 6 hours for less than 24 hour voyages, or a safety announcment as you leave the dock for short ferry trips
2007-01-16 04:36:22 · answer #3 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most skippers take care of the requirement withing 24 hours of leaving port.
2007-01-18 17:35:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋