Recommendations to Operators
Operators are recommended to undertake suitable precautions during operation to ensure complete propeller immersion.
This may typically be achieved by a combination of:
- Suitable means of information in the on-board operating procedures
- Promoting increased awareness of the risk involved
- Defining precautionary measures under exceptional conditions
If exceptional operating conditions are unavoidable, e.g. reduced sea depth, light conditions to enter a dry dock or ballast exchange at sea etc., it would be prudent to carry out satisfactory design/risk assessment and the respective mitigating measures.
Such measures may include:
