Coxswain Lookups

Question 1

Operational waivers

Answer 1

Authority for operational waivers reside with sector, these waivers allow the boat to operate outside of established parameters such as weather, distance offshored and towing capacity.

Question 2

Almis asset status definitions and appropriate use

Answer 2

NMCR- Repair
NMCS- Supply
NMCM- maintenance
NMCL- Lay up
NMCD- Depot

Question 3

Rule 6 proper use of radar, more verbatim

Answer 3

Match the radars range to the charts range,

Question 4

Head on situation definition and guidance on relative bearing

Question 5

Rule 7 understanding/ application

Question 6

Rule 8 understanding/ application

Question 7

Is there doubt of crossing situation

Question 8

Radio differences and capability

Question 9

Definition of search area. What is initial search radius when arriving on scene

Question 10

When to use creeping vs parallel

Answer 10

Creep: the object has a higher probability of being found in this search area.
Parallel: lower probability of finding a search object in this search area.

Question 11

Rule 17 clean up how to use the may and what is difference second shall

Question 12

Better explanation of SAR phases and associated key words

Answer 12

Unsure: don’t have enough information and we are going to gather more information.
Aware: monitoring the situation and
Danger

Question 13

Coast pilot

Answer 13

A chart publication that covers information based on where you are. Topics which are covered include environmental factors of weather, climate, ice conditions, tides, water levels, currents, prominent coastal features and landmarks. Specific information on vertical clearances, wharf descriptions, small-craft facilities, hazards, dredged channels and depths are also provided.

Question 14

Warranted risk definition (saving life vs saving property) where is this located. Apply appropriately

Question 15

How to apply STAAR model example

Answer 15

You can spread out the hours of how long you go out. Transfer people from the case if someone is not feeling well. Avoid any extra risks that aren’t necessary. Accept missions that have an expected gain. Reduce all risks in the mission.

Question 16

Basic buoy familiarization and characteristics. Know how to use light list

Question 17

What’s special about montrose and diversey harbor?

Answer 17

A bridge with a stop sign, montrose is a hook entering the harbro

Question 18

Disabling waiver

Answer 18

Authority for disabling resides with sector, this waiver authorizes the movement of a boat under NMC status.

Question 19

Restrictive waiver

Answer 19

Authority resides with OIC, the waiver will state what functions the boat is restricted from conducting and what mitigating actions are put into place to reduce risk.

Question 20

Fatigue waiver

Answer 20

Authority resides with sector only after the OIC/ XPO resquest a waiver. Fatigue waivers allow boat crews to operate beyond the established maximum in underway hours.

Question 21

Engineering Waivers

Answer 21

The authority for engineering waivers reside with the small boat product line, if the small boat product line provides an engineering waiver, this transitions the issue to a restrictive discrepancy.

Question 22

Not mission capable supply

Answer 22

Progress on repairs are pending delivery of parts and supplies.

Question 23

Not mission capable maintenance

Answer 23

The asset is unable to meet mission requirements due to planned maintenance.

Question 24

Not mission capable lay up

Answer 24

The asset is laid up in temporary storage.

Question 25

Not mission capable repair

Answer 25

The asset is unable to meet mission requirements due to unplanned discrepancy repairs.

Question 26

Not mission capable depot

Answer 26

Planner depot level maintained is in progress.

Question 27

Saving life warranted risk

Answer 27

Saving human life warrants a maximum effort. When no suitable alternative exists and the mission has a reasonable chance of success, the risk of damage to or abuse of the boat is acceptable. The even though such damage may render the boat unrecoverable.

Question 28

Saving property warranted risk

Answer 28

The probability of saving property warrants the risk of damage to the boat if the value of the property to be saved is unquestionably greater than the cost of boat damage and the boat is fully expected to be recoverable.

Question 29

Chart number 1

Answer 29

Covers symbols, abbreviations, and terms used on charts and electronic charts.

Question 30

Light list

Answer 30

Contains a list of lights, sound signals, buoys, day beacons, and other aids to navigation depending on where you are.

Question 31

Victor sierra

Answer 31

This pattern is used when the datum is established within close limited a very high coverage around datum is desired. The search radius is the length of the cross leg. If you’re going 6 kts in 1 minute, the radius is 1200 yards: .6nm.

Question 32

Creeping line pattern

Answer 32

Is used when we have more supporting information and there’s a higher probability of the search area being in a part of the search area.

Question 33

Parallel pattern

Answer 33

There is not enough information or an approximate position for the search object, resulting in requiring longer course legs to search for the objects location.

Question 34

VHF radios

Answer 34

The very high frequency radio is intended for communication with marine crafts and when working with aviation. It is better used in open space with little to no interference.

Question 35

Ultra high frequency

Answer 35

The UHF had a higher frequency and sends out more wave lengths when communicating. It’s intended for use when there is obstructions such as buildings walls or geographical locations that can obstruct the wave lengths.

Question 36

4 principles of risk management

Answer 36

1. Accept no unnecessary risk
2. Accept necessary risk when benefits outweigh the costs.
3. Make risk decisions at the appropriate level
4. A continuous process

Question 37

Key phases of SAR

Answer 37

Uncertain: unsure
Alert- aware
Danger: distress

Question 38

Types of lights on buoys

Answer 38

Fixed
Occulting
Isophase