British Sapphire’s fast rescue boat davit procedures did not provide sufficient guidance for the crew in the operation of the wave compensator
Action taken by BP
The ATSB has been advised that BP Shipping’s training DVD and improved signage will deal with this, however, the manufacturers’ procedures that form the basis of our procedures are clear in that the wave compensator button is not to be pressed until the boat is in the water.
Signs attached to the wandering control box will be fitted, reminding staff that the wave compensator button is only to be pressed when the boat is in the water. These signs already exist and were provided by the manufacturer for the wave compensation devices fitted to our Virtue and C Class vessels.
The ATSB is satisfied that the action proposed by BP Shipping adequately addresses the safety issue.
