Safety Policy | Trips On The Sea

The sea is not the place for improvisation. These instructions apply to all passengers and especially to operators of boats without a skipper.

1. Before departure

The team checks weather, sea state, basic safety equipment and route suitability before each departure.
Every vessel must carry the life-saving and fire-fighting equipment required for its category and navigation permit.
Passengers must be briefed on life jackets, handholds, basic onboard behaviour, ladder/swim platform use and emergency procedure.

Passengers remain seated when the boat is moving at speed or whenever requested by the skipper/operator.
Do not place hands or feet outside the vessel, stand on the bow while moving or move suddenly around the boat.
Speed must always match weather, waves, traffic, visibility, swimmers and distance from shore.
The operator must maintain safe distances from swimmers, beaches, rocks, buoys, fishing gear and other vessels.

Nobody enters the water before permission is given by the skipper or operator.
The engine must be off when passengers swim near the boat or use the ladder.
Children, inexperienced swimmers and anyone requesting it should wear a life jacket or suitable flotation aid.
Diving is prohibited in unknown waters, shallow areas, near rocks or near the propeller.

The operator must stay within the permitted cruising area, maximum distance from shore and instructions given during the briefing.
Night navigation, towing, water sports, racing, dangerous manoeuvres or entry into ports/areas not expressly allowed are prohibited.
The operator must continuously monitor fuel, weather, waves, depth, other vessels and passenger condition.
When in doubt, the correct decision is simple: slow down, move away from danger and contact the company or authorities.

Passengers should bring water, sun protection, a hat and any personal medication they need.
Pregnancy, serious heart/respiratory conditions, recent injuries or severe seasickness should be declared before departure.
Alcohol consumption must remain limited. The operator must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

In an emergency, follow the skipper/operator’s instructions and avoid panic.
For urgent help in Greece, 112 and the Hellenic Coast Guard line 108 may be used depending on the case and network availability.
For bareboat use, the operator must contact Trips On The Sea immediately and, if human life or navigation safety is at risk, the competent authorities.

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