431 - Marine Operations Flashcards
The _____________ has the ultimate authority concerning the safe operation of the vessel.
vessel master
_________ are floatation devices attached to a rope that can be thrown, used for retrieval of persons in the water.
Life Ring Buoys
________________ are floating strobe lights used to mark the location of personnel that have been fallen overboard or other persons in the water in need of rescue.
Overboard Lights
______________ float in the current at close to the same speed and direction as a person floating in the water.
Overboard lights
Night operations or any other operations in reduced visibility will require the use of a ___________ to assist the engineer in identifying collision risks and other hazards.
lookout
for operations occurring at night the lookout should be equipped with ________________.
night vision goggles
Bridge tenders are contacted on VHF Channel ______ or ______.
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16
At no time shall JFRD personnel leave a distressed vessel in an __________ state.
unsafe
The mechanical condition of trailers that may be used to transport marine assets to safer locations shall be checked prior to _______________.
June 1
_________ based companies may be dispatched to meet a marine vessel for incidents occurring on or near a waterway.
Land
App personnel and passengers on any vessel that is away from the dock shall require use of ________________.
personal floatation devices
_____________ are insulated jackets designed to aid buoyancy and retain body warmth should a member fall overboard or have to enter the water.
Float Coats
Some JFRD vessels are equipped with a “______________” lanyard designed to stop the engine in case the operator is ejected or falls overboard.
Kill Switch
Prior to passing under a ___________ bridge, the crew must be sure that their vessel has sufficient clearance.
fixed
For all draw span bridges, the crew shall contact the _____________ well in advance of approaching the bridge.
bridge tender
The crew shall stand by until the bridge is ___________.
fully raised
JFRD personnel shall not initiate ___________ until all passengers are wearing PFD’s and any other necessary safety equipment.
towing operations
The Godbold and the Kiley will be manned with a minimum crew of _____ qualified operators for the duration of the threat of a hurricane or tropical storm.
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Hurricane category 1 or above, both vessels are to be moved out of the affected area ____________ prior to tropical storm force winds projected.
12 hours
Unlike most bridges, ___________________ often remain in the open position for passage of marine traffic.
railroad trestles
The smaller vessels are stored at _____________ during a hurricane.
Station 37
