Boat Handling Flashcards
Who provides instructions that set the uniform for boat crews?
The Senior Officer present afloat(SOPA)
What action should be taken by the coxswain when the boat is called away?
Man your boat promptly, lie off until signaled to make the gangway, and do not leave until you receive your orders from the OOD
Where can the capacity of the boat be found?
They are stamped on the boat label, and you must not exceed them
What is the primary knowledge required of a boat coxswain?
He/she must knows the boat’s physical characteristics, dimensions, draft and cargo and passenger capacities in both fair and foul weather
When loading a ship’s boat ashore, who is responsible for seeing that the boat is NOT overloaded?
The coxswain
Who is the boat coxswain responsible to for having the boat clean and ready for use and ensuring that the complete boat is in good condition?
The Officer in Charge of the boat
What are the duties of a coxswain of officer’s motorboats, gigs and barges?
Ensure that the seat cushions are in place, the boat cloths are spread and the boarding ladders are placed properly
What do ship’s regulations require of officer’s motorboats, gig,s and barge crew members?
Be in a clean, pressed uniform and clean white sneakers before assuming the duty
What is the rule, on the wearing of foul weather clothing for boat crews?
ITs is strictly prohibited unless weather requires its use
Who is responsible for the appearance of of the ship?
Officer of the Deck
