Boat Crew Flashcards
Fatigue causes
Heat or cold Eye strain Maintaining balance Stress Noise Sun Poor physical shape Lack of sleep Boredom
Fatigue symptoms
Can't focus Confusion Judgement error Decreased motor skills or sensory ability Increased irritability Decreased performance Decreased safety
Fatigue prevention
Rest Dress for conditions Rotate crew duties Food and water Watch each other
Fatigue standards
29: > 4 ft 6 hrs
4 ft 8 hrs
Motion sickness cause
Nausea caused by an imbalance between visual images and the portion of inner ear that senses motion
Motion sickness symptoms
Nausea Vomiting Salivation Paleness Sweating Drowsy Weakness Stomach issues
Motion sickness prevention
Scopolamine patches Stay out of confined spaces Above deck in fresh air Look at horizon or shoreline No smoking
Don’t take Scopolamine patches:
If not prescribed
If alcohol within 12 hrs
If pregnant
TCT team coordination training factors
LAMSADC
leadership Assertiveness Mission analysis Situational awareness Adaptability and flexibility Decision making Communication
GAR model
Supervision Planning Crew selection Crew fitness Event complexity Evolution complexity
0-22 green
23-44 amber
45-60 red
Types of bleeding
Arterial: from artery, bright red, gushes/jets with pulse
Venous: from vein, dark red, steady flow
Capillary: small vein, bright red, oozes
Steps to control bleeding
Direct pressure
Elevate
Pressure point
Tourniquet (T on forehead and time)
Causes of burns
Thermal Chemical Sunburn Electric shock Radiation
Types of burns and first aid
1st degree:
outer layer, red, pain, tender, warm
Cool water, flush chemical for 20 min, clean sterile dressing
2nd degree:
inner layers, painful, blisters, warm
Same as for 1st
Don’t break blisters
3rd degree: Full thickens, charred, less pain, white to black Same as 1st and 2nd Cover Don't remove clothing Treat for shock Assess vitals EMS No ice or ointment
Classes of fire and fire fighting
A: combustibles (water, pkp)
B: liquid, grease, fuel (foam, co2, pkp)
C: electrical (shut off, co2, pkp)
D: metals (water fog, sand, overboard)
Fire tetrahedron
Oxygen
Heat
Fuel
Chemical chain reaction
CPR
Area safe PPE Ok? EMS On back Head tilt chin lift Look, listen and feel CAB 30, 2 breaths
HELP
Heat escape lessening position
Hypothermia symptoms
Pale Cold skin Dilated pupils Uncoordinated Slurred speech Confused Incoherent Unconscious Rigid muscles Weak pulse Labored breathing Irregular heartbeat
Heat exhaustion symptoms
Sweat profusely Pounding heart Pale skin Nausea Headache Restless Collapse
Heat exhaustion treatment
Remove from environment Cool down but don't shiver On back legs elevated Sips of water Loosen clothes O2 Treat for shock Monitor
Heat cramps and treatment
Painful contractions of muscles caused by depletion of salts from body fluids from sweating.
Drink cool fluids
Electrolytes
Avoid Heat for 12 hrs
Heat stroke symptoms
Red hot dry skin No sweat Weak rapid pulse Headache Confusion, violence, uncoordinated, delirious, unconscious Brain damage
Heat strove treatment
EMS Cool asap Elevate head No fluids Shock
SAR vest components
Right hip: mk 79 Right front low: mk 124 Right front top: strobe mirror Left front: knife Left hip: epirb
Signal mirror
Great distances
Signal whistle
Up to 1100 yards
Mk 124
Orange Smoke and red illumination
20 sec each
Rings on flare
Mk 79
Red star 250-650 ft 4.5 secs 12k candle power 7 mk80s 1 mk31
Mk127
White parachute illumination 650-750 125k CP 36 secs 10-15 fps
Epirb
406 mhz
121.5 mhz
3NM within 90 min
29 and 45 egress routes
29:
Sides
Aft
Forward
45:
Forward
Aft
Sides
Stroke
Bleeding/clotting affecting blood vessels in brain
Stroke symptoms
Unconscious Shock Confusion Dizzy Numbness/ weakness on one side of face/body Impaired vision Headache Face drop Difficulty speaking Limited use of limbs
Stroke treatment
Get to EMS
Treat for shock
O2 if breathing problem
Heart attack symptoms
Pain in chest, arms, neck, jaw Profuse sweating Shortness of breath Extreme anxiety Nausea Bluefish lips, fingernails, skin
Heart attack treatment
Keep quiet and relaxes O2 Sit or lay comfortably EMS Are they on meds? (Nitroglycerin?) Keep calm, comfortable
Shock
Depressed physiological or mental state
Can be caused by anything (Trauma, allergic reaction, drugs, heart attack. Emotional illness).
Shock symptoms
Restless Fainting Thirst Nausea Weakness Dizzy Weak rapid pulse Shallow rapid irregular breathing Cold clammy skin Sweating Dialated pupils
Anxious
Shock treatment
Limit activity Lay down EMS Monitor vitals Comfortable Elevate feet 8-10" Medic alert
Amidships
Now to stern
Athwartships
Port to starboard
Center of gravity
Weight of boat acting vertically down
buoyancy
Upward force of water displaced by the hull
Equilibrium
buoyancy = gravity
Rolling
Downward force of gravity is offset by upward force of buoyancy
Heeling
Center of gravity is no longer in line with the center of buoyancy.
Temporary listing
Listing
Center of gravity not on centerline. Will heel until equilibrium is reached
Types of stability
Longitudinal (fore and aft prevents pitching)
Transverse (Athwartships, keeps from rolling)
Types of forces
Static (internal. Weight in hull)
Dynamic (external: wind and waves)
Four parts of an anchor
Crown
Stock
Fluke
Shank
Anchor descriptions
Fair: clean
Fouled: hung up/caught on bottom
Shawed: dirty
Short stay: straight up and down
Nrcfsps
NUC Rim Constrained Fish Sail Power Sea plane
Nav lights
Red green (sail) Green white (trawl) Red white (fishing) Red white red (rim) Red red (NUC) Red red red (constrained) White red (pilot) Red red anchor light (aground)
Day shapes
Triangle point down (sail under power) Two triangles (fishing) 2 balls NUC 3 balls around Ball diamond ball RIM Can Constrained
Sound signals
- to starboard
- to port
- ** reverse
- *** pilot
- ** danger, MOB
- - agree to overtaking
- ** tow boat
- *** towed boat
- bend signal / underway
Distress signals
White flashing light (inland only) Red star Red flare parachute Dye Arms waving November over charle Orange square ball flag or day shape Smoke Fire Horn continuous sounding Gun fired 1 min intervals Sos Mayday Radio Epirb
Radio channels
Ch 9 ship to ship land Ch 13 ship to ship boat Ch 16 intl hailing distress freq Ch 21/22A/23 CG working/public address Ch 81/83 Cg command and control
Cg 112 ops, 130 training, UHF 405
Compass correction
TVMDC +W
Variation
Difference between true and magnetic bearings
Deviation
Difference between magnetic bearings and compass bearings. Effects of metal and electronic on boats.
True north
Directly north on chart
Magnetic north
Bearing from compass + variation
Set, drift
Datum
Set: direction
Drift: speed
Datum: probably position given drift
Dead reckoning
Determining currently position by advancing a previous position for course and distance only.
Stokes litter
600 lbs capacity
Head 18” above water
Opposite strap= under body part
Stokes strap order
Grey Blue Red Green Black
Rescue swimmer hand signals
O. Ok (hand on head)
A. Add line (hand raised)
T. Take in line (hand waving)
H. Help (both hands waving)
P6 pump set up
Connect fuel line Connect hoses Turn on Fuel on Choke on 2/3 To rabbi Prime Pull
P6 specs
6.5 hp 4 cycle engine
2.5 gal fuel tank
250 gpm
4 hrs +/-
3 inch hoses
15 ft suction hose (pull from 12 ft)
20 ft discharge house
Keel and 2 types
Backbone of the boat
Bar keel: vertical stiffeners protect bottom of boat but draw more water
Flat keel: I beam built into hull. Less protection but draws less.
Cavitation
Partial vacuum of air around prop blades
Free surface effect
Water that is free to move inside an compartment and can shift from side to side (ie fuel tank)
Free communication with the sea
Movement of water in and out of the vessel through an opening in the hull.
Down flooding
Introduction of water or fluid through an opening in the vessel (ie rain water with hatch open)
Things that effect vessel stability
Size and shape of hull Draft Trim Displacement Freeboard Superstructure
Disabling casualty
Make the boat not serviceable.
Eg: engine problems/damage, fuel leak, no bilge
Uw: go to safest mooring if possible.
At station: Charlie status until fixed.
Restrictive discrepancy
Restrict the operations of the boat such that it can perform some missions, but not all missions safely.
Eg: engine system outside of normal range
Can operate with Operational Commander waiver.
Crew member responsibility
Lookout
Helm
Tow watch
Anchor watch
DC
First air
Lines and fenders
Rescue swimmer