Source: The Great Wall Network
A comprehensive rescue drill against cold wave and gale (2020) launched by Qinhuangdao Maritime Search and Rescue Center
The Great Wall Network, November 12 (Reporter Zu Di, correspondent Geng Xianchen, Nie Xiao)--With the approach of winter, extreme weather such as cold waves and gales will affect Qinhuangdao waters. In order to further improve the ability to respond to extreme weathers, ensure people’s safety of life and property at sea, improve the coordination and the ability to respond to emergency situations at sea of maritime departments, Qinhuangdao Maritime Search and Rescue Center launched a comprehensive rescue drill against cold waves and gales, with the theme of “strengthening cooperation and guaranteeing safety of the people at sea” on November 12.
More than 30 people from Qinhuangdao Maritime Safety Administration, Qinhuangdao Rescue Base of Beihai Rescue Bureau, and Shipbuilding Branch of Qinhuangdao Port participated in the drill.
The professional rescue ship “Beihai Rescue 321” finds the stimulated drowning person with professional search equipment such as photoelectric tracking system.
The drill simulated that in cold wave and gale weather. A person was accidentally injured and fell into the water during the port’s tugboat operation. The Qinhuangdao Maritime Search and Rescue Center responded quickly in accordance with the emergency plan, and dispatched marine cruise ships and professional rescue assistance. The marine cruise ships conducted search, alert and traffic control, the professional rescue ship “Beihai Rescue 321” found the stimulated drowning people with professional search equipment such as photoelectric tracking system, and sent him to the medical staff onshore for proper treatment.
The professional rescue ship “Beihai Rescue 321” released the rescue net to transfer the simulated injured and unconscious person to the ship.
Professional divers rescue simulated person in distress.
The drill lasted 90 minutes, and the participating departments cooperated closely. More than 10 professional rescue personnel cooperated in a quick and efficient way, exercising the organization and coordination of search and rescue operations, the formulation and selection of rescue plans, the search and rescue skills, and the transfer with professional equipment.
The Qinhuangdao Maritime Search and Rescue Center insists on people-oriented principal to conduct practical training, and continuously improves the level of emergency response and comprehensive management of marine emergencies. This drill comprehensively tested the ability of the search and rescue emergency team to quickly respond to save the people falling into the water during the cold wave and gale, improved the actual combat skills of marine professional rescue forces to deal with marine emergencies, and accumulated valuable experience for emergency response operations.
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