Boat safety checklist

Boat safety check list for filming


1stAD considerations for risk assessment

  1. Ensure sufficient fuel is taken for the journey and for back up engine use.
  2. Does the Boat have sufficient life jackets for the number of crew and passengers on board. Automatic or manual inflation life jackets can be used with at least a crotch strap, spray hood and a light, when at sea. 
  3. Fully equipped medical kit is provided together with rescue aids.
  4. Avoid boat to boat transfers, but where this isn’t possible ensure: sea conditions are operable for transfer, life jackets are worn, a look out is provided and all on board are aware of man overboard procedures to be supervised by an experienced skipper. 
  5. Check the weather reports before and during your voyage
  6. Check boat crew competency by getting a copy of their log book or a documented summary of experience.
  7. Is there anybody onboard that can not swim?
Notes to add to call sheet
  1. Leave the boat only at points where it is safe to do so.
  2. Always wear life jackets where there is a risk of entering/ falling into water.
  3. Make yourself familiar with the filming area and obstacles/trip hazards such as hooks, nets, boom and ropes and avoid filming under boom when the boat is in sail.
  4. Break equipment down into manageable sized parcels for loading onto boats.
  5. Wear flat robust shoes with non-slip soles.