Description
This is the fourth edition of the Workboat Code 2 Training Manual, featuring all the up to date lifesaving appliances and survival techniques. This training manual is developed for vessels that have to comply with the MCA Workboat 2 Code, however it is a useful manual on all similar vessels whether they are governed by the Code or not. As required by the UK MCA’s Workboat Code from January 2015, the code applies to:
- Small workboats (under 24m, or if built before July 1968, of less than 150 GRT) that operate to sea eg Windfarm Vessels, Tenders, Fishing Vessels etc.
- Vessels in commercial use, other than those engaged in recreational, sport or pleasure use
- All UK workboats, wherever they may be operating
- All UK pilot boats, of any size
- Non-UK vessels in UK waters or operating from UK ports
The training manual is comprised of approximately 120 pages on a ring binder and features the following chapters:
Contents:
- preparing for an emergency
- life saving appliances
- some specific vessel requirements
- man over board recovery
- survival
- search & rescue
- vessel specific details
