Working on or near Water
At Sea: Boat and Crew
Ensure that the skipper is competent and the
vessel is suitable and equipped for the proposed voyage. At sea,
every vessel must have a person with adequate experience in charge
of the navigational watch and at least one person with a relevant
Radio Operator's certificate where appropriate to the voyage.
For transport or recording at sea, hire a
competent crew and a boat suitable for the voyage, from a
commercial organisation. Scheduled services or vessels operated by
the emergency services or forces are likely to be under competent
crew. For others you'll need to check.
Fishing
vessels
The Maritime Coastguard Agency has codes of practice, certification and monitoring for the fishing industry. They provide checklists on their site for craft up to 12m. Check that the skipper and crew are competent and that the arrangements on board are adequate and include the production crew.
The Maritime Coastguard Agency has codes of practice, certification and monitoring for the fishing industry. They provide checklists on their site for craft up to 12m. Check that the skipper and crew are competent and that the arrangements on board are adequate and include the production crew.
Hired boats
Hired boats should be sourced from
a reputable boat supplier which can supply valid documentation;
Examples of which are:
- Skippers licence
- Radio operators certificate
- Vessels maintenance, service/inspection report
- Insurance certificate.
- Documented safety information which could include:
a) safety briefing notesb) emergency/first aid proceduresc) safety induction documentationd) maintenance records for life jackets, life raft etc.
Private boats
If you are not hiring a vessel but are to record on a private boat then you need to be content that the boat is sea worthy and the skipper is competent. Check qualifications, experience, local knowledge of tides, currents, sea states, knowledge of communications systems. Further detailed information can be found on the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) web site. The RYA has a Yachtmaster scheme which is accredited by the Maritime Coast Guard Association (MCA). There are different levels of training required according to the type of boat and the distances and times that the skipper will travel.
If you are not hiring a vessel but are to record on a private boat then you need to be content that the boat is sea worthy and the skipper is competent. Check qualifications, experience, local knowledge of tides, currents, sea states, knowledge of communications systems. Further detailed information can be found on the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) web site. The RYA has a Yachtmaster scheme which is accredited by the Maritime Coast Guard Association (MCA). There are different levels of training required according to the type of boat and the distances and times that the skipper will travel.
If the level of qualification from the skipper
cannot be ascertained the Harbour Master should be approached to
see whether they have a view of the skippers competency.
Check that the vessel is capable of carrying
the number of persons intended and has emergency/survival equipment
to match, as they are not covered by a commercial licence.
Contact: Safety Advice Line 0464 |
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