An answer to lifeboat drill accidents

There is an answer to the shocking spate of accidents during lifeboat drills: “A full audit, with an experienced auditor from the line who’s familiar with the up-to-date regulations and who understands the specific system on the vessel,” George Devereese of the UK P&I Club told MJ, and added that of course “they will be getting into the lifeboat to run the test along with the regular crew”.

George Devereese, loss prevention executive at UK P&I Club:  “When owners look to cut costs, they tend to cut crew and transfer them between vessels, so while the crew might be familiar with one setup, they might not be on another”

There is an answer to the shocking spate of accidents during lifeboat drills: “A full audit, with an experienced auditor from the line who’s familiar with the up-to-date regulations and who understands the specific system on the vessel,” George Devereese of the UK P&I Club told MJ, and added that of course “they will be getting into the lifeboat to run the test along with the regular crew”.