BECCE's Flashcards
1
Q
Running gear failure
Fir 1
A
Reduce RPMS to Neutral Check out drive fluid Check engine to outdrive interface Check for sheen Report finding
2
Q
Collision with a submerged object
A
Reduce RPMs to Neutral Notify crew of casualty Look aft to see what you hit Verify position, depth of water Notify cutter Check engine space Check steering Check raw water strainer Check forward access plate for flooding Conduct steering check Check engine RPMs every 200 Listen for vibrations Return to unit at reduced speeds
3
Q
Hard grounding
A
Reduce to Neutral Notify crew Verify position and depth of water Check engine space Check raw water strainer Possible rig for anchor Depth soundings Consider tide, current and weather Check propulsion Check steering Move to deeper water Conduct steering check Check engine RPMs every 200 Return to unit
4
Q
Fire in the Engine space
A
Reduce engine RPMs to Neutral Notify crew Check engine space through engine room vents COXN closes fuel shutoff valve Utilize portable extinguishers Secure breakers (except radio) Possible anchor Establish Fire watch Return to unit
5
Q
Loss of lube oil pressure
A
Reduce RPMs to clutch ahead Immediately secure engine Possible rig for anchor Check bilge for oil Check line oil for quality and quantity If not correctable do not restart the engine
6
Q
Steering Casualty
A
Reduce RPMs Notify crew Inspect for loss of fluids or obstruction to out drive Verify position Possible rig for anchor Check bilge and engine space for leaks If problem persists, coordinate tow If corrected return to unit
7
Q
Engine high water temp
A
Reduce RPMs to clutch ahead Notify crew Secure engine if temps exceed 221* Check bilge and engine for leaks Check raw water strainer Check raw water pump for coolness If steam is coming through vents secure engines Inspect jacket water Check lube oil for quality and quantity
8
Q
Loss of fuel oil pressure
A
Reduce RPMs to clutch ahead Notify crew Verify position Possible rig anchor Check bilge for fuel Check emergency fuel shutoff valve Check fuel filters Check entire fuel system Check fuel tank Report findings
9
Q
Capsizing
A
Inflate PFD Swim clear of boat Nighttime activate strobe Account for all crew Locate EPIRB stay close to boat, if possible climb atop the capsized hull
10
Q
Damage to hull plating, foam collar or inflatable sponson
Fir 1
A
Notify unit
Check for obvious damage
Report findings
11
Q
Loss of GPS
A
If able notify crew and OPCOM Investigate cause Check engine compartment and verify alternator and electrical connections Ensure all SINS switches are on Check fuses Report findings
