SOLAS regulation III/17-1, Recovery of persons from the water, requires all ships on international voyages to have ship-specific plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water, taking into account guidelines developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and identifying the equipment intended to be used for recovery purposes, and measures to be taken to minimize the risk to shipboard personnel. This pocket guide contains guidance on recovery techniques for people in survival craft and other small craft as well as for people in water.
