Page 7 - Osprey Rescue Team SOPs

CRANING/PUTTING BOAT ONTO THE WATER.

 Lifting slings inspected, secured to lifting eye.
 Straps on stabilising frame utilising a winch hook securely.
 Rope (painter) over side.
 Drain Plug in.
 Engine jacked out.
 Fuel.
 Key in ignition.
 Battery Checked OK.
 Lift – one banks man only.
 Be aware of trees/obstructions when the boat is being lifted by a crane.
 Keep clear of the prop.
 Stand away - never under boat.
 Stow dolly away from craning area; beware running down slope/slipway unattended.
 Secure boat fore and aft mindful of potential damage from pontoons/seawall etc.

CRANING/RECOVERY OF BOAT.
 Lifting slings applied and secured.
 Straps on stabilising frame utilising a winch hook securely.
 Rope (painter) over side.
 Drain Plug removed on the way out at pontoon or when on dolly.
 Lift – one banksman.
 Be aware of trees/obstructions when the boat is being lifted by a crane.
 Keep clear of the prop.
 Stand away never under boat.
 Dolly under – steering wheels at front end of boat - beware boat/dolly running down
slope/slipway.
 Boat and all kit to be washed and hosed with fresh water when possible on recovery – at least
before packing up container.
 Soap and water wash of all surfaces preferred at final wash – including dirty lines (scum) on
hull.
 Engine washed-out by water knowledgeable person only.

BOAT READY FOR RESCUE DUTY.
 Lifting slings stowed.
 Lose ropes stowed.
 Medical kit.
 Orange peli-box.
 Yellow peli-box.
 Longboard.
 2x cervical collars (in lid of boat box).
 Oxygen – carried whenever available at venues.
 Fire extinguisher supplied by organiser at event.
 Tow-rope.
 Tie-up rope (painter).
 Lights.
 Lifejackets.
 Radio headset/radio.
 Stabilising frame utilising a winch hook/winch operating.
 Lights working.
 Flags.

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