Practical Seamanship / Boat Systems

Passenger briefing

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Passenger briefingA pre-departure passenger briefing concept covering locations and use of life jackets, throwable flotation, VHF, fire extinguisher, engine cut-off arrangement, safe seating and emergency exit or movement information where relevant.1PASSENGER BRIEFING2PFDs3help4propeller5seating
Passenger briefingA pre-departure passenger briefing concept covering locations and use of life jackets, throwable flotation, VHF, fire extinguisher, engine cut-off arrangement, safe seating and emergency exit or movement information where relevant.1LIFE JACKETS + THROWABLE2VHF + FIRE EXTINGUISHER3ENGINE CUT-OFF + PROPELLER4SAFE SEATING + EMERGENCY MOVEMENT
Tailor the briefing to the actual vessel, people aboard and intended operation.

Before getting underway, cover:

where PFDs are

who should wear one immediately

throwable flotation

how to call for help

VHF location

fire extinguisher location

engine cut-off arrangement

person-overboard response

propeller danger

safe seating and handholds

movement restrictions while underway

carbon monoxide hazards

swimming rules

head/toilet basics where relevant

emergency exits where relevant

what to do if the operator becomes incapacitated

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