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Before you go, is it
Bottom-line or Life-line
  • CITRO setting up for
  • Awareness Campaign 2006-2007


  • Curd Evertsz
  • CITRO VP
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Contents
  • Going out
  • Who knows about it
  • When and For how long
  • Check this and check that
  • Emergencies
  • Survival
  • Communicating





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Remember
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Why are you going out
  • Have
    • A Purpose
    • A Plan
    • A Position

  • Communicate


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Where are you going to be
  • Near the water
    • Stay at the beach
    • Swim and sun
    • Kids playing
    • Fishing

  • In te water
    • Swimming
    • Snorkeling
    • Scuba Diving
    • Aquarobics
    • Play & Splash about



  • On the water
    • Boating
      • Motorvessel
        • propellers
        • jets
      • Sailing vessel
      • Canoeing, kayaking, rafting
      • Waterskiing
      • Fishing

  • Above the water
    • Parasailing
    • Kite surfing

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Who knows about it
  • Floatplan delivered at ..
    • With info about:
      • Boat
        • Type; size; capacity; range
      • Route
        • Destination, stops & return
      • Contact information
        • On shore; off shore
      • P.O.B.
        • Adults & Kids


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Who’s going with you
  • In charge
    • Captain
    • Contact person
  • Crew
    • 2nd in command
    • Crew members
  • Guests
    • List of guests
    • Swimmers & non-swimmers


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What are you taking with you
  • What comes to mind
    • Personal belongings
    • Too much F&B
    • Too many POB’s
  • What you should
    • Checklist
    • Water
    • Communication equipment
    • Safety equipment
    • Emergency & survival kits
    • Tools
    • Spare parts
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When are you going 1(2)
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When are you going 2(2)
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At night
  • Make sure
      • Navigation lights are working
      • Additional white light working (360)
  • Navigate proactively
      • Reduce speed
  • Be aware of everything
      • especially in front of you
  • Avoid traveling alone
      • you need extra eyes
  • Be ready to alert others
      • use sound signals
  • Stop! If visibility is restricted
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Know your vessel
  • Structure
  • Sailing & Propulsion
  • Navigation equipment
  • Ship’s behavior
  • Electrics & Electronics
  • (Special) Tools & parts
  • Official & Legal Documents
  • Watersafety
  • HazMat precautions
  • Security Supplies
  • Safety Supplies
  • Emergency Supplies


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Pre departure check
  • Get weather update of area you’re visiting
  • Know waterways you’re visiting
  • Floatplan
  • Wastemanagement plan
  • Vessel checklist
  • Rehearse safety procedures
  • Safety chat with P.O.B.
    • PFD’s; fire ext; distress equipment; first aid kit
    • Emergency procedures;
    • Radio comms
    • Weather & water conditions
    • Waste mngmt




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Navigating the waterways
  • Navigation rules
    • Good seamanship and common sense
    • Safe speed
    • Sharp lookout
  • Navigation lights
  • Navigation at night
  • Sound signals
  • Aids to navigation
  • Finding your way
    • Charts
    • Compass
    • GPS
  • Tides
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Operating your vessel
  • PEDALS
    • Kayak
    • Canoe
  • SAIL
  • MOTOR
  • PWC


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Survival
  • Prepare
    • don’t fail


  • Don’t fail
    • by not preparing
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PFD’s
  • General
  • Requirements
  • Descriptins
  • Types
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Emergencies
  • Sickness, Accidents & Injuries
    • Life threatening
      • (Para) Medical
    • Non Life threatening
      • (Para) Medical



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Emergencies
  • Technical
    • Propulsion systems failure
    • Incoming water
    • Desorientation and nav problems



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Emergencies
  • Natural Disasters
    • Weather emergencies
      • Temperature
      • Winds
      • Seastate
      • Thunderstorms, Tornadoes etc.



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Emergencies
  • Safety & Security
    • Pirates
    • Terrorists
    • Other intruders



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Checklists
  • They really make sense
    • Guidance for yourself
    • Assistance & execution by others
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What CITRO Offers
  • 24x7 Rapid Repsonse capabilities
    • Vessels & Equipment
    • Fully operational Fixed Station unit
    • Fully operational Mobile On-shore unit
  • Professionalism
    • Trained Captain & Crews
    • Meds & Para Meds
  • Cooperation with Island & National authorities
    • Police; Customs & Immigration; Ports Authority;
    • Ambulance; Fire Dept.; Hospitals etc.
    • Royal Netherlands Navy; Royal Netherlands Airforce
    • Coast NA&A; United States Coast Guard
  • Public Information
    • Press releases regarding SAR cases handled
    • Awareness sessions
    • Annual reports
    • Website http://www.citro.org
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Communication issues
  • Why communicate
  • What to communicate
  • How effectively to communicate
  • To Whom
  • Measuring results
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Communication issues
  • Written
  • Audio (spoken)
  • Electronic
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Communication issues
  • Written
    • Periodic print publications
    • Stationery
    • Incidental prints, magazines etc.
    • Media print
    • Corporate Identity materials
    • Signage
    • Certificates and awards
    • Legal & legislative documents


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Communication issues
  • Audio
    • Speeches
    • Public Appearances
    • (Audio)(Visual)Spots
    • Music
    • Jingles


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Communication issues
  • Electronic
    • Corporate Identity materials
    • Stationery
    • Online (websites) communications
    • Email communications


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Summary
  • Before – You – Go
    • State objectives;
      • define goals
        • Procedure
        • Plan
        • Prepare
        • Wait
        • Execute
      • Identify tools
      • Establish time table
    • Measure and evaluate result

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