seamanship

Question 1

The basic progression for certification in buoy deck positions is as follows. The order of these positions may be modified at a command’s discretion.

Answer 1

a. Rigger
b. Crane Operator
c. Buoy Deck Supervisor
d. Safety Supervisor

Question 2

what can you allow on a members hardhat?

Answer 2

The wearer’s name, rate, or nickname may be applied to the hat using stickers.

Question 3

Hardhats shall be color coded to quickly identify the wearer’s assignment on deck:

Answer 3

(1) White: Safety Supervisor / Certified Deck Supervisor (not in the deck supervisor position)
(2) Yellow: Acting Deck Supervisor
(3) Blue: Certified rigger
(4) Green: Break-in rigger

Question 4

For cutting and burning, all leather welder’s gloves shall be worn by the torch operator.

Answer 4

While working with acid batteries, acid resistant gloves shall be used and sized accordingly.

Question 5

While most buoy painting is done at the depot level, occasional touch-up may be required.

Answer 5

For those workers assigned to painting, it is required that a properly fitted half-face respirator be worn with an organic vapor filter cartridge

Question 6

What is the registry of lifting appliances or a rigging log used for?

Answer 6

very important historical document used in case of a mishap.

Question 7

What does the rigging log contain?

Answer 7

history of all wire rope, rigging hardware, and lifting equipment for its entire life of service.

Question 8

In most cases, the coxswain will approach the buoy heading into whichever element (current, wind, seas) is having the strongest effect on the boat.

Answer 8

The servicing crew will generally cross over to the buoy from the boat’s bow.

Question 9

Can you tow a floated buoy?

Answer 9

Towing astern is best option, tow from the lifting bail, make sure your boat has the power, large buoy take consideration for counterweight.