Travel By Boat Safely

Warning: Conditions at sea are unpredictable!

Strategies to improve safety & security when traveling by boat:

* Preparation before traveling:

- Awareness of the risks & hazards of traveling to & from an offshore installation & ways to handle it

- Understand Navigation & Safety Rules & Procedures

- Have knowledge of restricted items when traveling by Boat

- Have knowledge of traveling by Boat Safely

- Have knowledge of how to handle seasickness & hypothermia

- Ask yourself: Can I swim?

- Inform family & employer about travel plans: Destination, time, date & more

* When conducting the traveling:

- Do not consume alcohol & drugs!

- Check weather, water, wind & wave conditions

- Check the boat & equipment

- Ensure safety equipment: Life jacket, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, flare, radio, lifeline, whistle, flashlight & signaling device

- Wear a life jacket

- Have a principle of not leaving yourself & others alone at sea: Never leave anyone, especially children & women, at sea unsupervised

- Ensure the boat is operated at a safe speed

- At night or when there is fog: Ensure navigation lights are working & use radar or GPS

- Prevent damage to the boat: Avoid coral reefs & things that can damage the boat

- If an emergency occurs: Stay on the boat & ask for help via radio & signal for help

Travel by boat safely!

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