Although the main focus of the guidance is directed at personnel onboard, it will also be of interest to shore managers and company superintendants having general responsibilities for shipboard safety.

Glossary Introduction Section 1 - Equipment Section 2 - Maintenance and Inspection 2.1 Maintenance instruction and manuals 2.2 Maintenance and inspection intervals Section 3 - Familiarisation and training Section 4 - Davit Launched Lifeboats 4.1 Maintenance and Inspection 4.2 Familiarisation and training 4.3 Launching 4.4 Recovery 4.5 Post Recovery Section 5 - Free-Fall Lifeboats 5.1 Maintenance and Inspection 5.2 Familiarisation and training 5.3 Launching 5.4 Recovery 5.5 Post Recovery Section 6 - Dedicated Recue Boats 6.1 Maintenance and Inspection 6.2 Familiarisation and training 6.3 Launching 6.4 Recovery 6.5 Post Recovery Section 7 - Davit Launched Liferafts 7.1 Maintenance and Inspection 7.2 Familiarisation and training 7.3 Launching 7.4 Recovery ANNEX 1 - Example Procedure for the Launching and Recovery of Davit Launched Lifeboats ANNEX 2 - Extract from an Example Risk Assessment