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PREPARATION OF VESSEL
9. Identify an area on the vessel to be used as a ‘Holding Area’. This area, ideally, is to
be visible from the bridge, on the upper deck and capable of being cordoned off. The
area must be able to hold up to 500 people.
10. It is important that the Holding Area is a completely controlled environment. Have
procedures in place for securing all adjacent doors to prevent access into
accommodation.
11. Have a cargo net (or similar) ready on deck near the accommodation ladder to be used
to assist bringing people on board.
12. Have portable lighting available in the area.
13. Identify beforehand how many spare blankets are on board and know their location.
14. Prepare procedures for identifying and supplying essential items such as:
i. Water containers
ii. Food (possible use of the Emergency Food which is held in the Citadel)
iii. Simple toilet facilities
iv. Availability of body bags
Manual : SEP
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Issue : 001
Date : 31.03.15
SHIPBOARD EMERGENCY PLANNING Approved : M.Rawson
v. Bring any spare life jackets, life buoys and lines to the embarkation point.
15. Bring a supply of Teepol (or other suitable detergent) to the deck and rig fire hoses.
EMBARKING REFUGEES
REFUGEES ON BOARD
DISEMBARKATION OF REFUGEES