Boat Crew Flashcards
8 Crew responsibilities
1) Line handling
2) helmsman
3) anchor watch
4) tow watch
5) lookout
6) first aid
7) damage control man
8) surface swimmer
7 parts of TCT
Mission analysis Communication Situational awareness Adaptability/flexibility Leadership Assertiveness Decision making
Knockdown procedures
Next wave Crew accountability Get out of zone Gear accountability Contact station
Mandatory sound signal for a vessel at anchor
One minute interval of the bell ringing rapidly
Optional sound signal for vessel at anchor
One short one prolong one short
Mandatory sound signal for a vessel aground
3 distinct rapid 3 distinct
Optional sound signal for vessel aground
Whistle
What scenarios use one prolong two short in restricted visibility
Fishing Constrained by draft Vessel not under command Restricted inability to maneuver Sailing Towing
Which vessel sounds one prolong three short?
The last manned vessel in the tow
What sound signal uses 4 short blasts?
Pilot boat ahead
Name the 17 distress signals
1) continuous blast of the foghorn
2) Charlie over November flag
3) red star shells
4) epirb
5) gun being shot off at intervals of one minute
6) dye marker
7) mayday
8) telephone
9) Telegraph
10) sos (3 short, 3 prolong, 3 short)
11) black circle below black square
12) orange flag with black circle below black square
13) flames
14) person waving their arms
15) red flare
16) smoke
17) high intensity light (50-70x)
Restricted in ability to maneuver day shape and light
Ball diamond ball
Red white red
Manual portable bilge pump specs
10 strokes a gallon at 6 gallons a minute
Window sump pump
800 gph sump pump
Float switch
Strainer ➡️check valve➡️exit through fitting on port side of engine well
Dry chemical extinguishers on the 29’
2.5 pounds
8-12 second discharge
6-8 Feet range
Baffel
A strainer to help prevent free surface effect.
Located in frame 6-7
Where is the depth sounder located on the 47?
Port side between frames 7-8
Where is the speed log located on the 47?
Starboard side between frames 7-8
What is the purpose of the bonnet?
Provide suction in the event the boat capsizes. The suction is 2” from the bottom of the tank at frame 6.
Free surface effect
Movement of a liquid to one side of a partially filled storage tank as the vessel rolls from side to side.
What does a drogue do?
Helps control the towed vessels motions by acting like a parachute.
Where are the sea suction valves located?
Between frames 4-5
What is the length of the throw bag?
75 feet
Minimum continuous duration of the floating electric marker light?
36 hours
MK-124 specs
Each end burns for 20 seconds
Night end produces red flare
Day end orange smoke
Two raised bands on night end
MK-79 specs
7 projectiles Made of (MK-31 & MK-80) Height between 250-650ft Burns for 4.5 seconds 12,000 candle power
MK-127 specs
White flare 650-700ft 36 secs burn 125,000 candle power Decent rate 10–15ft per second Fired no less than 60 degrees no greater than 90
Signal mirror
Can be seen great distance.
Halfway between sun and target
Has instructions
Distress signal light
Firefly 3
50-70 flashes per minute
9 hour continuous life
Seen about five miles
Signal whistle
Fox 40
1100 yards
What can be found in the anchor locker on the 47?
Fortress 19 lb With 9 feet of 3/8 inch stainless steel anchor chain 300 feet of 2 1/4anchor line 1/2 inch stainless steel shackle 3/8 inch stainless steel swivel 3/4 inch stainless steel thimble T handle wrench
Crew fatigue
Caused by: extreme hot or cold temperature, eye strain, stress, sun exposure, lack of sleep
Responsibility: crew should look out for one another for signs of fatigue
Symptoms: inability to focus, mental confusion, decreased coordination, disregard for safety
Prevention: adequate rest, rotating crew duties, appropriate dress
Motion sickness
Causes: stress, rolling, attention on task
Symptoms: nausea, sweating, paleness
Prevention and medication: Dramamine at least 12 hours before.
Lights and day shapes for vessel constrained by draft
3 red lights and a can day shape