Emergency Procedures Flashcards
Captain’s responsibility
Take charge, see to the safety of the crew!
ensure that all safety equipment is on board, operable, and that crew members are trained in its use.
hat at least one crewmember is trained in the operation of the VHF marine radio
Captain may be considered negligent for having crew members carrying out duties for which they have not been trained
Captain’s are required by law to do a briefing prior to getting underway with passengers for hire.
Captains Briefing
Required by lawprior to getting underway with passengers for hire.
should state:
- where they are going,
- by what route,
- travel time
- en route situations that they should be aware of.
- their responsibilities in emergency procedures, which should consist of them following any directions provided by the crew, and reporting to their assigned muster station.
- the location of PFDs, and donning procedures
- the location of liferafts, if equipped
- the location of all portable fire extinguishers.
Fatal Accidents
Most due to drowning when people fall overboard or the vessel capsizes. Most of these fatalities occur because the person was not wearing a PFD.
Non-fatal accidents
typically the result of collision with other vessels or fixed objects. There are avoidable by following the Navigation Rules especially those pertaining to speed and maintaining a proper lookout.
Emergency plans should include
- Emergency muster location for the crew and passengers.
- Muster lists for each location
- Crew assignments and duties (an emergency action plan)
- Escape routes made known to passengers.
First Aid is covered separately as a Coast Guard requirement for an OUPV license.
Be sure to have on board a well-stocked First Aid kit, that includes at a minimum, the following items:
Bandages of various sizes
Sterile pads
Medical-type tape
Ace-type bandages
Scissors and tweezers
Cotton balls and Q-Tips
Antiseptic solution
Sun screen
Motion sickness pills
Aspirin or Tylenol
Eyewash solution
he following procedures, if performed in sequence by an aircraft, mean that the aircraft is directing a surface craft toward the scene of a distress incident:
- Circling the surface craft at least once.
- Crossing the bow or projected course of the surface craft close ahead at low altitude, opening and closing the throttle, or changing the propeller pitch.
- Heading in the direction in which the surface craft is to be directed. The surface craft should acknowledge the signal by changing course and following the aircraft. If it is impossible for the surface craft to follow, hoist the international code flag NOVEMBER, or use any other signaling means available to indicate so.
Coast Guard aircraft carry drop pumps that can be parachuted for use by stricken vessels. Typically, information will be provided by radio on procedures for the actual pump dropping. The drop pump is self-contained, including operating instructions, as follows:
Fill fuel tank at least half full of gas.
Keep pump filled with water through black one-inch plug on top of pump.
DON’T RUN WITHOUT WATER.
Connect color-coded hoses. RED-to-RED, etc.
Pull speed control rod all the way out (L-shaped square rod under air cleaner).
Pull out choke (painted green on carburetor).
Crank engine by pulling starter cord rapidly.
When engine starts, push choke in gradually.
IMPORTANT: Most pumps are self-priming. If no water is pumped after one minute, however, remove the filter plug allowing trapped air to escape. Then replace plug when engine starts to slow under load.
When finished, flush with FRESH water, and return ALL gear to nearest Coast Guard unit.
The following procedures are prescribed by the Coast Guard during helicopter evacuation from a vessel. If you have a radio aboard, further instructions may be given by the helicopter on the voice distress frequency.When Requesting Helicopter Assistance
(1) Give accurate position, time, speed, course, weather conditions, sea conditions, wind
direction and velocity, type of vessel, and radio frequencies.
(2) If not already provided, give COMPLETE medical information including whether or not patient is ambulatory (able to walk).
(3) If you are beyond helicopter range, advise your intentions so that a rendezvous point may
be selected.
(4) If there are any changes in any plans or information, advise immediately. Should the patient
expire prior to arrival of the helicopter, be sure to advise.
Trail Line
Lowers first and lows the rescue device, the rescue basket or litter). The trail line is connected to the closed eye of hoist line of the litter or basket not to the devices themselves
Rescue Strop
The rescue trop is constructed of strong webbing and stainless steel hardware. It provides a safe means of hoisting uninjured personell. Make sure the hook assembly does no hang on the vessel. The sling is delivered open to lesson the chance of a snag. Care must be taken that the free end does not strike crew members.
Direct Hoist
Direct Delivery hoist. The helicopter is directly over the vessel and the rescue equipment is loaded onto the vessel. Rarely used on sail boats due to the hazards presented by masts and rigging.
Trail Line Delivery
The rescue device is delivered at an angle so the helicopter will not need to hover over the boat for a long time.Better in situations with mast and rigging. The pilot delivers the trail line to the vessel.
Basket hoist
The basket hoist is delayed in most transfer. The boat crew gives a thumbs up and has to make sure that the lines do not get tangled as the basket is lifted.
Litter hoist
should be used if the surviver is unconscious
