Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels (ERRVs)

Published: August 2013

Author: Gary Ritchie

This publication is a guide to emergency response vessels (ERRVs) and the work that they carry out. It covers ERRV design and equipment, major legislation, manning and operations and includes supporting case studies.

This publication is a comprehensive introduction to emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVs). It opens with several case studies that highlight the important work carried out by ERRVs, before going on to look at:

• the regulations and guidance that underpin ERRV operations (both regional and international)
• ERRV design features, systems and equipment
• training, familiarisation and manning (including onboard drills)
• ERRV operations
• emergency response and rescue (including the launch and recovery of rescue craft).

Table of Contents

Introduction

Foreword

About the Author

Acknowledgements

1. Incidents and Casualties

2. Regulations and Guidance

3. ERRV Design Features

4. ERRV Systems and Equipment

5. ERRV Manning, Familiarisation and Training

6. ERRV Operations

7. Emergency Response and Rescue Operations