Duties And Responsibilities/ RIB Characteristics Flashcards
0
Q
What is the overall length of the RIB?
A
17’6”
1
Q
What are the duties and responsibilities of a boat crew member?
A
- Helm
- Lookout
- Towing watches
- Anchor watches
- Rig towing and mooring lines
- Act as the surface swimmer
- Administer first aid
- Operate damage control equipment
2
Q
What is the inside length of the RIB?
A
15’0”
3
Q
What is the beam overall of the RIB?
A
7’0”
4
Q
What is the inside beam of the RIB?
A
5’3”
5
Q
What is the full load draft of the RIB?
A
1’1”
6
Q
What is the dry weight of the RIB?
A
2,400 lbs
7
Q
What is the fuel capacity of the RIB?
A
15 gallons (56.78 L)
8
Q
What is the engine HP and maximum RPM’s of the RIB?
A
- 100 HP
- 3600 RPM’s
9
Q
What are the limitations of the RIB?
A
- 6 foot seas
- 25 knot winds
10
Q
What are helm watch responsibilities?
A
- Safely steering the boat
- Maintaining a course
- Carrying out all helm commands given by the coxswain
11
Q
What are the guidelines for the helm watch?
A
- Check with the coxswain for any special instructions and course to be steered
- Repeat all commands given by the coxswain
- Execute all commands given by the coxswain
- Maintain a given course within 5 degrees
- Remain at the helm until properly relieved
- Execute maneuvers only when expressly ordered
- Properly inform relief of all pertinent information
12
Q
What are the guidelines for towing watches?
A
- Report any unusual conditions, equipment failure, or problems to the coxswain immediately
- Observe how the tow is riding
- Ensure chafe gear is riding in place
- Adjust the scope of the towline upon command of the coxswain
- Keep deck area clear of unnecessary gear and people
- Stay clear of the immediate area around the towline due to possible line snap back
- Know when and how to do an emergency breakaway
13
Q
What are the guidelines for anchor watches?
A
- Check the strain on the anchor line frequently
- Check that the anchor line is not chafing
- Confirm the position of the boat at least every 15 minutes, or at shorter intervals as directed by the coxswain
- Report bearing or range (distance) changes to the coxswain immediately
- Report approaching vessels to the coxswain immediately
- Report major changes in wind velocity or direction
- Check for current or tidal changes
- Report any unusual conditions