Personal Safety & Social Responsibility

Question 1

80% of all Accidents at sea are caused by human factors, including:

Answer 1

Stress
Fatigue
Poor Communication
Poort Health
Social Isolation
Poor lifestyle choices

Question 2

Most common locations where accidents occur:

Answer 2

Galley
Weather Deck
Engine Room
Laundry 
Aloft
Over the side
Machinery Spaces
Watersports equipment

Question 3

Common Causes of injuries and accidents

Answer 3

Movement about the yacht
Galley stove, knives, hot oil
Engineroom, equipment, hot moving parts
Laundry lint
Welding, soldering, grinding
Lines & anchors
Electrical work
Painting 
Hazardous materials

Question 4

Annexes 1-6 (litter)

Answer 4

Annex 1: Oil discharge
Annex 2: Noxious liquid discharge
Annex 3: Hazardous materials discharge, very restricted
Annex 4: Sewage discharge forbidden within three miles offshore
Annex 5: Garbage disposal varies, but no plastic ever
Annex 6: Engine emissions standards

Question 5

Right Whale Sightings

Answer 5

Yachts cannot approach closer than 500 yards of a Right Whale.
Those on bridge watch have a responsibility to keep a lookout for the whales.

Question 6

Contracts

Answer 6

Ensure a written contract stating:

• Compensation, including gratuities
• Pay schedules
• Payment methods
• PTO/Holidays
• Probation periods (Norm. 3 months)
• Dismissal conditions

Other topics should include:

• Repatriations to the country of origin
• The venue of jurisdiction in the event of legal action
• Drugs/Alcohol, smoking policy
• Special issues
• Confidentiality
• Personal appearance, hygiene, behaviors

Question 7

Conflict

Answer 7

• Clear communication & understanding of what is expected and who is to do it
• Respectful and tolerant attitude of other crew members privacy and beliefs

Question 8

Drugs/Alcohol

Answer 8

May be required to read/sign drug policies

May be asked to take a periodic drug test

US Coast guard requires random drug testing on a random basis after a marine casualty or serious marine incident