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

Parties to the MLC are required to ensure that medical advice by radio or satellite communication is available to ships at sea.

There are 2 designated centres in the UK for free radio medical advice.
– Info on how to contact them in MGN 623.

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

32 - Doctor Who?

–Medical Advice–

using Inmarsat

Land Earth Station designates closest TMAS.

Question 5

SAC 38 is used what

Answer 5

38 – Evacuate

Medical Evacuation/Assistance

call routed to associated RCC.

Question 6

Advantages of synthetic cordage
(list 6)

Answer 6

1. high durability
2. low water absorption
3. resistant to rot
4. cheaper than natural fibre
5. lighter to handle
6. stronger than equivalent sized natural fibre

Question 7

Advantages of natural fibre cordage
(list 4)

Answer 7

compared to synthetic…

1. minimum stretch
2. does not degrade in sunlight
3. more resistant to heat friction damage
4. 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)