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Boating emergency – how to broadcast a MAYDAY emergency call

by Stuart Batley | Communications, Emergencies

How to broadcast a MAYDAY emergency call How to broadcast a MAYDAY emergency call if a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger and immediate assistance is required: • Check that your VHF radio is on and high power setting is selected Select Channel 16...

Essential Yachting + Power Boat Safety Briefing

by Stuart Batley | Preparation

Yachting Safety Briefing Down below Lifejackets and harnesses – fitting, when to wear, clipping on Gas – risks, precautions, gas bottles and taps Fire prevention – extinguishers, fire blanket, where and how to use Moving around –...

Fire safety advice at sea from the Marine & Coastguard Agency

by Stuart Batley | Emergencies, Preparation

Fire safety advice for boaters Top fire safety advice at sea: 1. Fit smoke alarms, carbon monoxide and gas detectors 2. Turn fuel off properly after use 3. Dispose of cigarettes carefully. Put them out, right out 4. Make sure appliances are installed and maintained by...

Medical Emergency at Sea

by Stuart Batley | Emergencies, Preparation

How to deal with a medical emergency afloat If you are planning a boating trip, it is important to have at least one person on board who is trained in first aid. Responsible skippers should definitely make time to do a basic marine first aid course. If you need...