431 Marine Operations

Question 1

The ____ ____ has the ultimate authority concerning the safe operation of the vessel. The decision of what type of vessel to deploy, when dispatched, lies with the ____ ____

Answer 1

Vessel master

*for both

Question 2

The JFRD primary marine units are housed at stations ___, ___, and ___.

Answer 2

38,39, and 40

Question 3

____ ____ ____ and JFRD A2 shall monitored at all times while underway.

Answer 3

Marine Channel 16

Question 4

All personnel and passengers on any vessel that is away from the dock shall require use of ___ ___ ___. ( ). * not required while inside an enclosed cab*

Answer 4

Personal flotation devices (PFD)

Question 5

All PFDs shall be equipped with a suitable waterproof PFD ___/____

Answer 5

Light/flashlight

Question 6

Which coat must be used in addition to a PFD

Answer 6

Orange Hi-visibility coat

Question 7

These float coats include a built-in manual – water activated CO2 flotation device. These may be used in lieu of a PFD

Answer 7

High reflective coat with built in flotation device

Question 8

These are flotation devices attached to a rope that can be thrown, used for retrieval of persons in the water.

Answer 8

Life Ring Buoys

Question 9

Bridge tenders are contacted on

Answer 9

VHF channel 9 or 16

Question 10

For operations occurring at night the lookout should be equipped with

Answer 10

Night- vision goggles

Question 11

Radar and other electronic equipment such as sonar and chart plotters should be used to navigate in identify hazards during

Answer 11

Operations in low visibility

Question 12

The members of the crew contacting the Bridge Tinder shall give the

Answer 12

Unit number and request passage

Question 13

If the decision is made to proceed offshore, the person in charge shall notify FRCC. FRCC shall contact the vessel to confirm location and status every

Answer 13

15 minutes

Question 14

Because of station 38 and 40s Low elevation, it shall require evacuation during any hurricane above

Answer 14

Category 1

Question 15

The godbold 50 foot and the Kiley 70 foot will be manned with minimum crew of _________ for the duration of the threat of a hurricane or tropical storm.

Answer 15

4 qualified operators

Question 16

The mechanical condition of trailers that may be used to transport marine assets to safer locations shall be checked

Answer 16

Prior to June 1

Question 17

Stations ___ and ___ shall follow standard station evacuation procedures

Answer 17

39 and 40

Question 18

Hurricanes category 1 or above both vessels are to be moved out of the affected area 12 hours prior to tropical storm force winds projected. Locations of the large vessels will be determined by

Answer 18

Storm track and vessel captain

Question 19

Smaller vessels will be removed from water by Tactical Support personnel and qualified operators for hurricane category 1 or above 12 hours prior to tropical storm force when’s projected. These boats are to be stored at ___ ___.

Answer 19

Station 37