Station Castle Hill Storm Flashcards
What is the depth sounder offset for both the RBM and the RBS?
-2FT
What is the Navigational draft of the RBM and the RBS according to the STORM?
8 Ft
What is the Depth Sounder alarm Set for both the RBM and RBS?
6Ft
When using the SINS package, what does it mean when you are in or near blue tinted area?
You are in Shoal water
What is open ocean waters?
Waters extended seaward of 3 nautical miles
Ops and Position no longer than every 30 minutes
What is considered coastal waters?
Seaward of the territorial sea line and shoreward of the 3 nautical mile line
What are harbor and near coastal waters?
shoreward of the territorial sea line but not restricted waters.
Position and ops no longer than 15 minutes.
What are restricted waters?
Increased traffic density, shoal water, known hazards and vulnerability of a vessel to cause wake damage.
Position shall be established every 3 minutes and a steering and propulsion check must be make prior to getting u/w or entering restricted waters.
What is the XTE set for on the SINS package? What is the waypoint arrival alarm set for?
.05 or 100 yards
What is the minimum standard waypoints or quick points to be entered into the SINS while navigating?
2 waypoints or 2 quick points
How often is a DR plot required while operationing in each of the following zones: Open Ocean Coastal waters Harbors or Near Coastal waters Restricted waters within shoal waters
Open ocean: 30 minutes Coastal water: 15 minutes Harbor or Near Coastal waters: 15 minutes within shoal waters: 6 minutes Restricted waters: 3 minutes
What are the different modes you can use for AIS?
Restricted (nobody know who you are)
Open ( used in fog etc…)
What are the 3 key operating area’s of Station Castle Hill’s AOR?
West, Central and East
Name 3 boat ramps in Narragansett Bay?
Conimicut Point Park (warwick)
Brenton Cove
Allen’s harbor (north Kingstown)
Apponaug Cove (warwick)
What is the Hierarchy of vessels?
Not under Command (NUC) Restricted in maneuverability (RAM) Constrained by draft Fishing Sailing vessel Power Boat Sea Plane