Safety Sweeps Flashcards
What is an BISS?
Basic Initial Safety Sweep- a quick limited protective inspection of a vessel for boarding team safety.
When is it appropriate to conduct a BISS?
Every Boarding, no exceptions.
What is the scope of the BISS?
Identify potential safety hazards and evaluating seaworthiness.
What determines the scope of a BISS?
Circumstances of boarding; size, type, and position of vessel; demeanor of crew, and information about potential risks or hazards.
What are some examples of safety hazards to be looking for during BISS?
Fire, flooding, missing deck plates, broken ladder wells, etc.
What is an EISS and when is it appropriate to conduct one?
Extended Initial Safety Sweep- When reasonable suspicion exists that there is a particular hazard that may threaten the boarding team.
What are the three reasons one would conduct an EISS?
Known Weapons
Unaccounted for Person(s)
Known or suspected safety hazards
Define known weapon:
Any weapon made aware to the boarding team by: crew, intelligence, or visible examination. Location has to be reasonably well known.
Known Weapon EISS is conducted only to?
Secure and neutralize the weapon.
What is the scope of EISS when dealing with unaccounted for person(s)?
Sweep all person-sized compartments, including private spaces to locate. Sweep ends when person(s) has been found.
Give example of Suspected Safety Hazard:
Pervasive odor of fuel, missing deckplates or lifelines, sheen behind the vessel
What is the scope of EISS for suspected safety hazards?
Only sweep individual areas or items that present the safety hazard.
What should be discussed at post ISS debrief?
Layout of boat, and location and types of safety hazards.
What is the role of the Master of the vessel during ISS? (6)
safety concerns, navigation, # of ppl on board, cooperation, appearance of vessel, law enforcement intelligence
What are common spaces?
Spaces used by multiple crew members such as the mess deck. May be swept without consent during BISS.
