Medical & Rope

Question 1

Which end of the rescue boat should you place a survivor’s head?

Answer 1

keep head to the stern of the vessel to reduce chances of sudden drop in blood pressure.

Question 2

Radio Medical Advice (MGN 482)

Answer 2

There are 2 designated centres in the UK for free radio medical advice.
Info on how to contact them in MGN 225.

Question 3

What’s TMAS?

Answer 3

Maritime Tele Medical Assistance Services
(medico)
provide medical advice, arrange medevac to shore, emergency treatment at land facilities and dispatch personnel to ships with ill mariners.

Question 4

SAC 32 is used to obtain

Answer 4

Doctor Who

Medical Advice

Inmarsat

Land Earth Station designates closest TMAS.

Question 5

SAC 38 is used what

Answer 5

Evacuate

Medical Evacuation/Assistance

call routed to associated RCC.

Question 6

Advantages of synthetic cordage

Answer 6

high durability
low water absorption
resistant to rot
cheaper than natural fibre
lighter to handle
stronger than equivalent sized natural fibre

Question 7

Advantages of natural fibre cordage

Answer 7

compared to synthetic…

minimum stretch
does not degrade in sunlight
more resistant to heat friction damage
some can float

Question 8

Don’t stand in the BIGHT of a Rope!!

Answer 8

ok (toolbox talk for mooring ops)

Question 9

Beware of Snapback zones

Answer 9

ok (toolbox talk for mooring + anchoring ops)