Miscellaneous Flashcards
What is a whipping
Binding the bare end of a rope to prevents the strands from unlaying
Rat guard
Are to be used overseas regardless of local regulations. When returning to Australia, rat guard are to be positioned on the hawsers until the ship has passed inspection
Joining shackles
Are painted white. One link on each side of the joining shackle is also painted white
Picking up rope
Brings the buoy underfoot
How should awnings be positioned when raining heavily
Sloped
Essential swimmer of the watch equipment
Swimmers Assistance Device (SAD) and Pattern 50n lifejacket
The four methods to recover a causality from the water
Single lift, Double lift, Horizontal lift, Stokes litter lift
Methods to control the towing hawser
Check stopper, Strong Back, Easing out/Recovery line
Who provides the towing gear
The ship in distress
Significance of polyethylene stress lines
Will snap when the towing hawser is reaching its safe limit and the towing ship should take action to release the tension
Whistle gun sequence for gun-line parties
(Supplying ship)One blast - Ready to pass lines
(Receiving ship) Two blast - Ready to receive lines, hands have taken cover
(Supplying ship) Three blasts - All lines passed, break cover
(Receiving ship) Another three blasts - Line is lost, start again
Who is the lifebuoy sentry accountable to
Officer of the Watch
Distance Line Flag sequence
Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, White (Every six meters)
Bowman duties
Assist Coxswain in carrying out Daily Systems Operability Tests
Act as a lookout
Ensure cleanliness of boat is maintained at all times
Assist in preparation of launch and recovery the boats
Perform tasks as directed by coxswain
Boat Rope Release System
Allows for a quick connection and quick release of the boat rope
