KOROR STATE GOVERNMENT MARINE TOUR GUIDE ... - C3

5. Explain procedures in setting up dive equipment and preparation of dive
activities – explain how you expect divers to handle their gear and their storage.
6. Safety of the voyage
7. Review of Marine Conservation laws – in order to dive/fish, all foreigners must
have a proper permit.
7.5.3 Management/Evaluation procedures
Management is required to insure that boat crews are properly trained in these
procedures and a quarterly review is held. All boat operators are required to have
current certification in CPR, life saving procedures, First Aid and any certification held
and required at the time of employment.
Injury Assessment and Priority of Evacuations:
The captain has the ultimate responsibility for injury and priority of evaluation
determination.
• CLASS I : Boat will get underway immediately. This requires assessment of
the total situation with consideration for the safety of divers remaining in the
water. The captain has the ultimate authority to get underway but must
consider the determents of the action. Following are considered as a Class I
evacuation case – air embolism, deep laceration with arterial bleeding,
respiratory/cardiac arrest, or any life-threatening situation requiring immediate
care and requires treatment by shore-based facilities.
• CLASS II: Boat will get underway immediately upon diver recall. Captain may
elect to use the main engines sounding to alert divers. Following are
considered Class II evacuation cases – victim is complaining of chest pain,
shortness of breath, paralysis or limb pains. A deep cut or wound without
arterial bleeding or any injury requiring treatment at shore-based facilities but
not life-threatening.
• CLASS III: Boat may or may not get underway according to the availability of
shore-based rescue vehicles/personnel. The determining factor of
speediness of this evacuation depends on the victim’s state of mind and
condition. Examples of Class III cases are – small cuts or abrasions, any
illness of undetermined origin, and injury that would not necessarily require
shore-based treatment. The boat operators are required to complete a full
report of any accident and submit it to Koror State Department of
Conservation & Law Enforcement as soon as possible or within 24 hours.
7.5.4 Moorings and Anchoring Instructions
1. Mooring - Each time a boat uses a mooring buoy, the boat operator is
responsible for ensuring a proper hook up and inspection. It may be
necessary to attach an additional piece of line or pick up line for a vessel
that has higher bars. Always report discrepancies of mooring equipment
to Koror State Dept. Conservation & Law Enforcement on the day of such
finding.
2. Anchoring – Anchoring in the Rock Islands or anywhere within the State
of Koror and/or causing damage to the local environment is illegal. When
anchoring is required, please follow these guidelines:
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