BMA INFORMATION BULLETIN No. 117 - LIFEBOAT SAFETY - THE USE OF FALL PREVENTER DEVICES (FPD)

This Bulletin is intended to support existing BMA advice and guidance issued relating to enhancing the safety of personnel when using lifeboats which feature on-load release gear.

August 2008

Guidance and Instructions for Ship-owners, Managers, Masters, Bahamas Recognised Organisations and Bahamas Approved Nautical Inspectors

In recognition of the problems associated with this matter the BMA has agreed procedures with some Recognised Organisations to facilitate the retro-fit of modern designs of on-load release gear which feature enhanced safety. All Owners of Bahamian ships are encouraged to assess existing hook arrangements on board in order to identify where improvements, if any, can be made

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Use of fall preventer devices