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CIVIL DEFENCE
BOAT STANDARD OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES (SOP’s)
This Memorandum supersedes Circular 8/94
Section 1 – Regulations
(Throughout this document He refers to He or She)
1.1 Introduction
Civil Defence operates and maintains a fleet of small craft. The uses include training, safety cover, recovery and
other water based activities. Though specifically not provided for rescue purposes, Civil Defence boats, will
respond to provide backup to the Emergency Services – Garda Water Unit, RNLI, Coastguard or any craft as
obliged to do under International Convention.
The craft referred to in these SOP’s are semi-rigid or inflatable type boats between 4 - 8 metres in length,
powered by out-board engines, capable of being trailer-transported for launching off slipway or suitable
shoreline.
As the Standard Operating Procedures in this document cannot cover all possible scenarios it must be clear to
everyone concerned that a coxswain should not be constrained by anything contained in these SOP’s whenever
he is acting in the best interest of his crew, his boat, his passengers and persons in need. He should, at all
times, use these SOP’S combined with his experience, judgement and training to decide on the best course of action. |
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