Coxswain Flashcards
Rule 1
Application
Rule 2
Responsibility
Nothing in these rules shall exonerate any vessel from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these rules
Rule 3
General definitions
Rule 4
Application (any condition of visibility)
Rule 5
Look out
Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout
Rule 6
Safe speed
Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take a proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions
Rule 7
Risk of collision
Every vessel shall use all available means to determine if risk of collision exist. If there is any doubt then risk of collision is deemed to exist. Proper use of radar shall be used including long range scanning. Such risk shall be deemed to exist if the compass bearing of an approaching vessel does not change.
Rule 8
Action to avoid collision
Any action taken to avoid collision shall be taken, be positive and made in ample time and with due regard to good seamanship. Altercation of course shall be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel.
Rule 9
Narrow channels
A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.
Rule 10
Traffic separation
Vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall: proceed in the proper traffic lane, keep clear of a traffic separation line, at as small an angle to the general direction of traffic, a vessel shall so far as practicable avoid crossing traffic lanes but cross at a right angle if so.
Rule 11
Application- in sight of one another
Rule 12
Sailing vessels
Rule 13
Overtaking- any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken
A vessel shall be deemed overtaking when 22.5 degrees abaft her beam.
Rule 14
Head on situation- two power driven vessels are in sight and are on a reciprocal course or nearly reciprocal courses to involve risk of collision shall alter her course
Rule 15
Crossing situation- two power driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other to her own starboard side shall keep out of the way and avoid crossing ahead.
Rule 16
Action by the giveaway vessel shall take early and substantial action to keep well clear.
Rule 17
Action by the stand on vessel- shall keep her course and speed. May take action to avoid collision as soon as it becomes apparent to her that the vessel is not taking appropriate action. Collision cannot be avoided by the give way vessel alone she shall take such actions as will best aid to avoid collision.
Rule 18
Responsibilities between vessels- pecking order
Non rates can fool senior people sometimes wow
Annexes
- Positioning and technical details of lights and shapes
- Additional signals for fishing vessels fishing in close proximity
- Technical details of sound signal appliances
- Distress signals
- Pilot rules
14 USC 102
Primary duties
The primary document that regulates CG responsibility to maintain SAR
The coast guard shall develop, establish, maintain and operate SAR facilities.
SAR program
USCG shall develop, establish, maintain, and operate SAR facilities and may render aid to distressed persons and protect and save property on and under the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Contained in title 14 sections 2, 88 and 141 of the US code
SAR agreements
Search and rescue agreements are formal written documents used to resolve coordination problems (for example: guidance for entering another AOR or providing SRU’s to assist another agency or country)
Distress beacons
Operates on 406 MHZ. Reports of audible and visual beacons should be treated the same as a report of an orange or red flare.
Flare response policy
Red and orange flares are recognized as marine and aviation signals. Reports of red and orange flares shall be treated as a distress situation. On going red and orange flare sightings require a first light search
False alarm
When someone or something reported to be in distress is confirmed not to be and is not in need of assistance. The reporting source misjudged the situation or accidentally activated a distress beacon.
Hoax
A case where information is reported with the intent to deceive
MSAP
The MSAP is the result of an effort enacted by Congress in 1982. It directed the Commandant to “review Coast Guard policies and procedures for towing and salvage of disabled vessels in order to further minimize the possibility of Coast Guard competition or interference with commercial enterprise.
General salvage other than towing
When no commercial salvage facilities are on scene units should only engage in salvage other than towing when limited salvage ops can prevent a worsening situation or complete loss of the vessel. Examples: ungrounding small rec boats, dewatering, general damage control. Salvage ops are performed at the discretion of the unit OIC