One SAR unit and 15 survivors (Offshore scenario) or Multiple SAR units and 700 Ferry pax present an unacceptable time-scale for rescue in adverse weather if they are the only responders - Discuss!!
Well, one idea could be to fit a 2-door, 2 winch solution to our SAR units - that would have the potential to double the recovery rate although it would be necessary to leave a winchman down below to supervise the loading of 2 survivors on the the end of the winch for each load.
Is that a go-er .............. or a non-starter?
G.
