SAFETY IN N.Z. NAVY
Checks Made Regularly
(N.Z. Preu Association) AUCKLAND, March 19.
New Zealand naval vessels were well-equipped with safety devices and the equipment was kept in order by regular checks, a naval spokesman said. Every ship carried a number of 20-man self-inflatable life rafts which blew themselves up when they hit the water. These were tested regularly. There was room on these rafts for more people than the ship carried. Where ships were fitted with water-tight bulkheads and water-tight doors, spanners were kept alongside the doors which were regularly inspected. Damage control was of considerable importance in the New Zealand Navy. Advancement in all branches was subject to an examination in damage control. Every ship carried a list of non-swimmers who were encouraged to learn to swim. No man could advance to leading rank unless he was able to swim. Plenty of life jackets or belts were available on board.
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Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30395, 20 March 1964, Page 18
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