23/11/2022
A comprehensive guide on how best to recover people from the sea has been published on www.harbours.gg .
Called “Recovery of Persons in Water – A Guide to Good Practice for Small Vessels”, it is aimed at all boat users especially local commercial and fishing fleets.
Jerome Davis AFNI, Head of Port Operations for Guernsey Ports says: “Immersion in cold water represents a serious threat to life but this can be significantly reduced with the correct knowledge, procedures, equipment, and training.
“This comprehensive guide provides the information needed to significantly reduce the chances of a tragedy if an individual goes overboard. Reading this guide could save lives.”