These Guidelines are intended to provide Masters and crews of ERRV’s, OIM’s and other relevant offshore personnel, with general guidance on the conduct of their activities as part of the effective arrangements for the recovery and rescue of personnel.

These Guidelines do not cover Merchant Shipping statutory requirements and are not specific to any particular field or Installation.

These Guidelines complement the Industry “Guidelines for the Survey of Vessels Standing By Offshore Installations”.

Whilst in transit, mobile units, e.g. drilling or accommodation units, are not regarded as Installations and normally do not require an ERRV. However, in the event that a ERRV is employed as an escort, the Master should act in accordance with the relevant sections of these Guidelines.

These Guidelines are a living document and after experience in their use or changes in operating practice, may need to be reviewed and amended.

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