Act as Safety Officer in Seamanship Evolutions

Question 1

List evolutions in which you may be tasked as a Safety Officer (5)

Answer 1

1. The Part Ship Officer (PSO) while slipping/coming along side
2. RAS Safety Officer
3. Towing Safety Officer
4. Coming to a buoy
5. Chain Officer

Question 2

What equipment do you need to bring with you?

Answer 2

1. White Helmet
2. PRC
3. Correct articles of dress
4. HDLG

Question 3

What is your overall role in the organization?

Answer 3

Required to oversee the safety (but not participate)

Question 4

Where would you go as the chains officer?

Answer 4

Foc’sle - Chains platform

Question 5

What are the symptoms of excess strain?

Answer 5

1. Heat waves emanating from the line as the fibres begin to melt
2. Visible smoke immediately prior to the line parting

FYI: . Ropes made of synthetic fibres snack back at a very dangerous speed

FYI2: Snap back zone is 20 degrees from snap points

Question 6

Name the 3 RAS Teams

Answer 6

RAS team 1 – Refuelling
RAS team 2 – Heavy Jackstay
RAS team 3 – Light Line