Launch and recovery of boats from ships/Спуск и подъем лодок с судов

Издание на английском языке
The launch and recovery of boats from ships is a vast subject and one that has not previously been examined in detail. Launching, operating and recovering small boats are outside the expertise of most crew and can require considerable skill and seamanship. For safety reasons, a practice drill is unlikely to provide a realistic simulation of an emergency situation.
In this book we demonstrate good practice when carrying out these operations and explain the techniques and systems that can improve manoeuvres. The book reviews the equipment available and assesses both its benefits and its potential drawbacks.
The author hopes that this book will prompt crews and operators to take a closer look at the procedures and equipment that will improve the safety of launch and recovery In particular, he encourages every crew member to become fully familiar with the system on their ship and to understand both the risks and the safety techniques to mitigate them.

Contents
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Single-point systems
3. Double-hoist davits
4. Crane systems
5. Stern ramp and freefall launching systems
6. Improving existing systems
7. Alternative systems
8. Connecting the boat to the hoist
9. Safe operating procedures
10. Shiphandling during launch and recovery
11. Launching from fixed platforms
12. Training
13. Maintenance
14. Legislation and the future