TOWING OF A VESSEL

1. That the IRB/RWC is not designed to be a recovery vessel and as per the SLSA training manual this is outside of our standard operating procedures.
2. Towing may only be conducted on SLSQ’s vessels that are of the same size or smaller only.
3. Experienced operators under the direction of SLSQ staff/tasking office/lifeguard supervisor/duty officer only may only be used.
4. A non-lifesaving vessel may only be towed if it is a life-threatening situation and there is immediate danger and approval is granted by SLSQ staff/tasking office/lifeguard supervisor/duty officer.
5. Towing a vessel is at the discretion of the SLSQ staff/tasking office/lifeguard supervisor and approval must be obtained prior to attempting any tow.

Note: Any loss or damages that occur to a non-lifesaving vessel will become the responsibility of the skipper/master of the craft conducting the tow. SLSQ will not be held responsible for any loss or damages endured for the non-lifesaving vessel.