Seat Fixing
SAFETY TALK
Coxswain Preparation
The Coxswain of the Dive Boat is an essential and integral part of any dive trip involving boats. In Nautical terms the Cox is deemed "Master before God" and their authority overrides that of the Dive Marshal on the day with regard to the saefty of the boat and it's passengers.
It is therefor important that the Coxswain is suitably prepared for the activity in much the same way as the boat and the divers are prepared. This will include they are properly informed, have suitable training and expereince and have made appropriate preparations.
The Coxswain of the Dive Boat is an essential and integral part of any dive trip involving boats. In Nautical terms the Cox is deemed "Master before God" and their authority overrides that of the Dive Marshal on the day with regard to the saefty of the boat and it's passengers.
It is therefor important that the Coxswain is suitably prepared for the activity in much the same way as the boat and the divers are prepared. This will include they are properly informed, have suitable training and expereince and have made appropriate preparations.
Security of Seat and Console fixing
Following an Incident in July 2007, the Marine Accident & Investigation Branch (MAIB) of the Department of Transport have issued a Safety Bulletin following an investigation of an Accident involving a RIB where the seats of the vessel became detached whilst in use resulting in all three persons on board being thrown into the water.
Clubs and Individual boat owners are advised to check the mountings for seats and consoles and especially in the case of glued and screwed seat pods/consoles, are therefore recommended to make the followings
checks:
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Physically try to move the seats and consoles by hand to ensure there is no movement.
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Check for loose screws and/or evidence of any screw movement.
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Examine the sealant between seat/consoles and the deck to check for breaks or cracks.
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Establish if there is any water seepage under the console/seat that may indicate the sealant is not fully attached.
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Where doubt exists, seek advice from a professional boat builder/repairer to ensure the seat pods/consoles have been attached in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidance and remain secure.
In addition we would advise regular checking of the operation of Kill Cords.
Jim Watson
BSAC Safety & Development Manager
Any suggestions for further items for inclusion would be welcome and can be made to divesafe@bsac.com
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Any suggestions for further items for inclusion would be welcome and can be made to divesafe@bsac.com
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