Scramble net
also called
Man Overboarding System

Description

Scramble net also called Man Overboarding System

The rescue action involves several people:

• First, the lifeguard descends the net bars to the waterline.

• Then, they guide the survivor into the net in a horizontal position.

• If conditions allow, they secure the survivor and help them board.

When necessary, four people pull the survivor in a horizontal position. Each of them uses one auxiliary rope.

Additionally, another rescue unit or pontoon can guide the survivor to the net.

Importantly, the net supports up to three people at the same time.

Execution:

To begin with, we make the net from 20 mm fiberglass rods and 50 mm double-folded carrying straps. For this reason, we stitch pockets into the straps to hold the rods.

Next, we release the upper part of the straps 400 mm and attach 8 mm and 50 mm triangular links. To make the process easier, we recommend adding an 8 mm carabiner to these links. This way, fastening becomes simpler and you can rotate the shackle axis inside the bulwark holder.

Furthermore, we position the floats in the lower rod carefully so they do not collide with the upper floats when the net is coiled. As a result, the upper floats keep the net away from the ship’s side.

Likewise, we fasten the mesh bars to the belts with stainless rivets and washers. This ensures the bars do not turn.

For storage, we place the net in a tubular canvas cover closed with Velcro.

During the voyage, crew suspend the net on two straps. Then, they attach the straps to the bulwark shackles with carabiners. When needed, they release the cover by unfastening the straps. After that, they remove the net, fasten it with all five straps to the bulwark shackles, and throw it overboard to start the rescue.

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