Standard Operating Procedure (D Class)
Operation:
Beach Landing (D Class)
Ref: SOP D-02
Irish Coast Guard Boat Operations Manual: Date Issued: 19 August 13 : Revision No.: Original
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(D-02) 1.0 Procedural Scope & Restrictions ...................................................................... - 2 -
(D-02) 2.0 Supporting Equipment & Procedures ............................................................... - 3 (D-02) 2.1 Operational Equipment ................................................................................. - 3 (D-02) 2.2 Referenced Procedures................................................................................ - 3 (D-02) 3.0 Hazard Identification & Risk Control Procedures .............................................. - 4 (D-02) 3.1 Procedure Specific Risks, Hazards & Control Measures .............................. - 4 (D-02) 4.0 Variables Effecting Beach Landing Operations ................................................ - 4 (D-02) 5.0 Detailed Description – Avoiding Beach Landing ............................................... - 5 (D-02) 6.0 Overview .......................................................................................................... - 6 (D-02) 7.0 Detailed Description ......................................................................................... - 7 (D-02) 7.1 Safe Positioning of CGB Personnel .............................................................. - 7 (D-02) 7.2 Command, Confirmation and Completion Processes ................................... - 7 (D-02) 7.3 Evaluation .................................................................................................... - 8 (D-02) 7.4 Approach .................................................................................................. - 9 (D-02) 7.5 Deployment .............................................................................................. - 9 (D-02) 7.6 Holding the CGB ...................................................................................... - 9 (D-02) 7.7 Completion ............................................................................................... - 9 (D-02) 7.8 Re-launch ............................................................................................... - 10 -
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(D-02) 1.1 Purpose........................................................................................................ - 2 (D-02) 1.2 Limits of Operation ....................................................................................... - 2 (D-02) 1.3 Exercise ....................................................................................................... - 2 -
Standard Operating Procedure (D Class)
Operation:
Beach Landing (D Class)
Ref: SOP D-02
Irish Coast Guard Boat Operations Manual: Date Issued: 19 August 13 : Revision No.: Original
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(D-02) 1.0 Procedural Scope & Restrictions
● Within this SOP a Wave zone is defined as the zone in which waves manifest with
developing crests:
(D-02) 1.1 Purpose
 Beach landing is a technique in which the CGB is driven close to shore, before being
turned to seaward in shallow water, at which time the crew are deployed to hold the CGB
head to sea (or drift) whilst the engine is switched off and raised.
 The operational purpose of beach landing is to allow personnel to be landed to / recovered
from the shore whilst maintaining the CGB afloat.
 In appropriate conditions, beach landing can offer the following advantages over lee shore
recovery techniques. Beach landing techniques:
 Enable the CGB engine to be switched off once the CGB is held in position.
 Allow for the CGB Coxswain to disembark to the shore if required.
(D-02) 1.2 Limits of Operation
 The beach landing techniques described within this SOP may only be applied to D Class
NB. The beach landing techniques described are not suitable for IRCG Ribs: The anchor
must be used to hold Ribs from the shore as opposed to deploying CGB Crew.
 Beach landing carries a significant risk of personal injury and grounding. As such:
 The Boat Cox must be familiar with the beach landing site for the conditions presented at
the time of response.
The Boat Cox must evaluate the safety of beach landing operations, conducting a
dynamic risk assessment in conjunction with all CGB personnel.
 The Boat Cox is only permitted to conduct beach landing operations if deemed safe to
do so in the presented conditions.
(D-02) 1.3 Exercise
 Only appointed Boat Cox are permitted to helm the CGB if practising beach landing:
 Boat Cox are not authorised to train CGB personnel to helm for beach landing: Such
training is delivered by qualified instructors during training courses approved by the CUSM.
 The Boat Cox must select a safe operating area for beach landing drills with due regard
for:
▪ The environmental conditions.
▪ The hazards presented including; persons entering the water; grounding; capsize.
▪ The capabilities and limitations of the CGB personnel onboard.
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NB. Wave zones are inherently hazardous; wave heights increase and the
faces steepen, increasing the risk of capsize; waves break, transferring energy
to motion, reducing the Helm’s ability to manoeuvre the CGB .
Standard Operating Procedure (D Class)
Operation:
Beach Landing (D Class)
Ref: SOP D-02
Irish Coast Guard Boat Operations Manual: Date Issued: 19 August 13 : Revision No.: Original
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(D-02) 2.0 Supporting Equipment & Procedures
(D-02) 2.1 Operational Equipment
Equipment
Purpose
Personal Protective Equipment
To reduce the risk of personal injury
Onboard the CGB
CGB D Handles
To enable CGB to hold the safely hold CGB
Engine Tilt and Lock Mechanism
To raise and protect the engine leg from impact with
the bottom when switched off
(D-02) 2.2 Referenced Procedures
Procedure Title
CGB Layout and Equipment
Reference
Source
Section 2 Chapter 1
Boat Operations Manual
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CGB Personnel
Standard Operating Procedure (D Class)
Operation:
Beach Landing (D Class)
Ref: SOP D-02
Irish Coast Guard Boat Operations Manual: Date Issued: 19 August 13 : Revision No.: Original
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(D-02) 3.0 Hazard Identification & Risk Control Procedures
(D-02) 3.1 Procedure Specific Risks, Hazards & Control Measures
Risk
Hazard
Personnel Injury
Including; propeller
injuries; crush
injuries; drowning;
manual handling;
man overboard
Damage to
Equipment
Equipment Failure
Arising in; grounding;
capsize
Human Error
Control Measures
▪ Poor command, control
or communication.
▪ Grounding &/or capsize.
▪ Access / Egress to / from
the CGB including depth
of water.
▪ Limited manoeuvrability /
escape routes.
▪ Operation in shallow
water.
▪ Wave energy & localised
water currents including
undercurrents / rip tides.
▪ Changes in
environmental and tidal
conditions.
 Designation of an appointed person in
charge.
 Dynamic risk and safety management
by the designated person in charge.
 Follow the job steps & job tasks to
achieve the safety measures described
throughout this procedure.
 The Helm must not engage
propulsion until sure that all personnel
are clear of the water.
 All CGB personnel have a responsibility to contribute to the safety of beach landing
operations.
NB. Operating Procedures do not identify the generic control procedures listed in Section 3
– Chapter 1 - Safety and Risk Management
(D-02) 4.0 Variables Effecting Beach Landing Operations
 The Boat Cox is responsible for the Dynamic Management of the standardised
procedures contained within, variables to be considered include:
▪ The area of operation with due regard for underwater hazards
▪ Height of tide / depth of water
▪ Environmental conditions including the likelihood of the ability of CGB personnel to hold
the CGB by hand
▪ Other water users
▪ The capabilities and limitations of CGB personnel & / or equipment
 The Boat Cox is responsible for reporting any deviation from standard procedure:
Refer to Section 3 – Chapter 1 - Safety and Risk Management for further guidance.
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 The Boat Cox is responsible for managing the risks associated with beach landing
operations. They must be familiar with, and implement, the safety and control measures as
described within this SOP.
Standard Operating Procedure (D Class)
Operation:
Beach Landing (D Class)
Ref: SOP D-02
Irish Coast Guard Boat Operations Manual: Date Issued: 19 August 13 : Revision No.: Original
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(D-02) 5.0 Risk Mitigation: Avoiding Beach Landing
 The Boat Cox must avoid operation in wave zones where practicable.
Rescue to the Shore
 Rescue to the Shore:
● Request the assistance of IRCG Shore &/or
Cliff Team.
● Standoff and monitor the casualty until
safely rescued to the shore (prepare the
anchor in case lee shore recovery becomes
required).
Helicopter Evacuation
 Helicopter Evacuation:
● Request the assistance of the Rescue
Helicopter.
● Standoff and monitor the casualty until
safely evacuated by helicopter (prepare
anchor in case lee shore recovery becomes
required).
Floating a Line
 Use of a Line:
▪ Conduct a lee shore recovery described,
holding the CGB clear of the outer limit of
the wave zone.
▪ Float a line to the casualty.
▪ Tow the casualty clear of the wave zone
before rendering assistance.
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● Alternative methods of recovering casualties from wave zones include:
Standard Operating Procedure (D Class)
Operation:
Beach Landing (D Class)
Ref: SOP D-02
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(D-02) 6.0 Overview
Safety Considerations
 Avoid Hazardous positioning which includes:
Straddling the Sponson
The Rear of the CGB
 AVOID
Between CGB & Shore
 AVOID
 AVOID
Beaching Landing Procedure
Job Step
 Evaluate
 Designate Job
Roles
2
1
7.4 7.6
7.1
 Agree
Commands
7.2
 Approach
7.4
 Deploy
7.5
 Secure CGB
7.6
 Re-launch
Affirmed
7.3
 Brief job steps &
safety measures
 Raise engine
3/4
SWP
7.7
7.8
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NB. Wave zones are inherently hazardous; wave heights increase and the faces
steepen, increasing the risk of capsize; waves break, transferring energy to motion,
reducing the Helm’s ability to manoeuvre the CGB.
Standard Operating Procedure (D Class)
Operation:
Beach Landing (D Class)
Ref: SOP D-02
Irish Coast Guard Boat Operations Manual: Date Issued: 19 August 13 : Revision No.: Original
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(D-02) 7.0 Safe Working Practises
(D-02) 7.1 Safe Positioning of CGB Personnel
 Hazardous positioning includes:
Straddling the Sponson
The Rear of the CGB
 AVOID
Between CGB & Shore
 AVOID
 AVOID
(D-02) 7.2 Command, Confirmation and Completion Processes
 It is the responsibility of all Boat Cox appointed at the CGU to standardise the commands
used in operation.
 Command, confirmation and completion processes must be agreed by all personnel in
advance of the operation.
 At a minimum they must included the following operational stages:
▪ “Prepare”: CGB Crew to take position.
▪ “Neutral”: Helm has disengaged the propeller.
▪ “Starboard Deploy”: Starboard CGB to exit the CGB.
▪ “Port Deploy”: Port CGB to exit the CGB.
▪ “Secure”: CGB Crew have the CGB secured.
● If the commands used within the CGU vary from those described by this SOP, the OIC
must note the actual commands used on all CGU copies of this SOP.
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 All personnel have a responsibility to monitor their positioning throughout this operation.
Standard Operating Procedure (D Class)
Operation:
Beach Landing (D Class)
Ref: SOP D-02
Irish Coast Guard Boat Operations Manual: Date Issued: 19 August 13 : Revision No.: Original
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(D-02) 7.3 Evaluation
 Has the Boat Cox evaluated the lee shore site for a sufficient period of time to
● The pattern of environmental
conditions including:
▪ Wind direction & strength.
▪ Tidal height and rate.
▪ Wave conditions in the shore
zone including wind or sea
derived; set timing; height;
nature of the break.
● A safe landing area with due
consideration to the:
▪ Minimisation of the affect of
environmental conditions.
▪ Nature of the seabed.
▪ Depth of water.
▪ Turning room.
▪ Hazards in the vicinity.
● Information sources include:
▪ Local knowledge.
▪ Observation on-scene.
▪ Chart of the area.
▪ Navigation aids on the boat including chart plotter / depth sounder.
▪ Paddle.
▪ Tide book / curve.
Capabilities & Limitations of Crew
● The capabilities and limitations of CGB
personnel onboard including:
▪ Height.
▪ Strength.
▪ Experience with the procedure.
▪ Ability to re-board the CGB.
 The Boat Cox must evaluate whether the CGB, and therefore a beach landing, is the best
method of rescue before proceeding.
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accurately gauge by dynamic risk assessment the risk posed by:
Standard Operating Procedure (D Class)
Operation:
Beach Landing (D Class)
Ref: SOP D-02
Irish Coast Guard Boat Operations Manual: Date Issued: 19 August 13 : Revision No.: Original
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(1a) Crew Remain Secure Inside CGB
(D-02) 7.4 Approach
Is it safe to approach?
 The Helm must initiate and pace the
approach with due regard to the sea
conditions presented.
(1b) Windward Crewman Deploys 1st
(D-02) 7.5 Deployment
Which way will the Helm turn the CGB?
● When nearing position, Helm to initiate turn
and select neutral.
 On command of the Helm:
● The windward crewman (furthest from the
shore) deploys first, assisting the CGB turn.
● Once head to sea, the second crewman
deploys and assists in holding the CGB turn.
(1c) Head to Drift: 2nd Crew Deploys
(D-02) 7.6 Holding the CGB
 CGB crew to hold the CGB using the first
and second D handles:
NB. Beware of the risk of personnel injury at
all times. Do not put the CGB over your safety.
(1d) Switch off & Raise Engine
(D-02) 7.7 Completion
Is the CGB securely held head to sea?
● The Helm switches off and raises the
engine.
 The Helm must monitor the safety of the
CGB Crew and the position & security of the
CGB for a sufficient period of time before
disembarking.
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Are the crew safely positioned and ready to
deploy?
 CGB Crew must remain on deck (inside the
sponsons) until deploying.
Standard Operating Procedure (D Class)
Operation:
Beach Landing (D Class)
Ref: SOP D-02
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(D-02) 7.8 Re-launch
Is there water to lower and start the
engine?
● The Helm completes the pre-start engine
checks, lowers and starts the engine.
NB. Take extreme caution not to engage
propulsion until all crew are in the CGB.
(2b) Recover Crew Simultaneously
Are the crew ready? Is it safe to recover?
 The Helm must initiate and control the exit
with due regard to the environmental
conditions and hazards presented.
 On command of the Helm both CGB Crew
must promptly enter the CGB:
NB. Where crew fails to enter, consider redeploying both crew and starting again.
(2c) Crew Secure? Drive Away Promptly
Are the crew safely positioned? Is it safe to
motor ahead?
 CGB Crew must be on deck (inside the
sponsons) before the CGB motors ahead.
 The Helm must initiate and control the exit
with due regard to the environmental
conditions and hazards presented.
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(2a) Lower & Start Engine