Flotilla 86 Boat Crew Standard Training Class Session 1
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Flotilla 86 Boat Crew Standard Training Class
Session 1
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General• The crew’s physiological well-being plays
an important role in the safe and successful accomplishment of each Coast Guard mission
• You will be assisting people during the worst conditions
• At times, you may feel like you have reached the limit of your physical and mental endurance.
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Crew Fatigue
• Mental and physical fatigue are among the greatest dangers during rough weather operations.
• Fatigue dramatically reduces the powers of observation, concentration and judgment
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Situations That Cause Fatigue
• Hot or cold weather conditions• Eye strain• The effort of holding on• Stress
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Situations That Cause Fatigue
• Exposure to noise• Exposure to the sun• Poor physical conditioning• Lack of sleep• Boredom
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Crew Fatigue-Coxn/Crew Responsibility
• The coxswain’s primary responsibility is the safety of the crew
• They must look for signs of fatigue• Crew members much watch each other
for signs of fatigue
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Crew Fatigue-Symptoms
• Inability to focus or concentrate• Narrowed attention span• Mental confusion• Judgment error
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Crew Fatigue-Symptoms
• Decreased coordination of motor skills and sensory ability (hearing, seeing)
• Increased irritability• Decreased performance• Decreased concern for safety
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Crew Fatigue-Consequences
• Mistakes in judgment• Shortcuts that threaten the safety of the
mission and crew
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Crew Fatigue-Prevention
• Adequate crew rest• Dress appropriately for the weather• Rotate crew duties• Provide food and refreshments suitable
for conditions• Watch others for signs of fatigue
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Crew Fatigue-Environmental
• Hot and cold• All crew members must dress or be
prepared for unexpected weather• Motion sickness• Glare from the sun
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Crew Fatigue-Environmental
• Wind and rough sea conditions• Rain or snow• Vibration – boat engine
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Motion Sickness
• Cause• An imbalance between visual images
and the portion of the middle ear which sense motion.
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Motion Sickness
• Symptoms• Nausea and vomiting• Increased salivation• Unusual paleness• Sweating
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Motion Sickness
• Symptoms• Drowsiness• Overall weakness• Stomach discomfort
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Motion Sickness• Prevention• Stay out of confined spaces• Stay above deck in the fresh air• Avoid concentrating on the movement
of the boat by looking out over the water toward the horizon or shoreline
• Avoid smoking
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Motion Sickness
• Anti-Motion Medication• Scopolamine Patches
• Prescription only• Over the counter remedies• Some cause drowsiness
• Get Doctor’s advice
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Motion Sickness
• Anti-Motion Medication• Crew members susceptible to motion
discomfort should take anti-motion medication throughout their watch since they never know when they will be dispatched on a mission
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Motion Sickness
• Anti-Motion Medication• Medication taken just before getting
underway may not have its maximum effect during the mission
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Motion Sickness
• Anti-Motion Medication cannot be taken:• Without medical supervision• Within 12 hours of alcohol consumption• To pregnant crew members
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Lethal Fumes
• Carbon Monoxide• Colorless and odorless gas• Most common gas danger• Lethal
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Lethal Fumes• Conditions Associated with Carbon
Monoxide gas• Fuel burning devices• Enclosed Areas• Being underway• Fires
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Lethal Fumes
• Fuel Burning Devices• Any fuel burning device can cause
carbon monoxide gas• Gasoline and diesel engines• Pumps, propane/alcohol stoves,
torches, kerosene heaters
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Lethal Fumes
• Enclosed Spaces• Closed cockpits or unventilated spaces
below decks can accumulate CO2 gas• Engine rooms• Defective exhaust systems can allow
fumes into confined spaces
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Lethal Fumes
• Underway• Winds can cause fumes to blow back
into cockpit or cabin
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Lethal Fumes
• Fires• Cause lethal fumes
• Cyanide gas from burning plastics, insulation, electronics
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Lethal Fumes• Symptoms• Throbbing temples• Dizziness• Ears ringing• Watering and itching eyes• Headache• Cherry Pink skin color
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Lethal Fumes• Prevention• Ensure adequate circulation of fresh air
throughout the vessel• Change course, speed, open porthole,
etc.• Treatment• Get medical help asap
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Crew Fatigue – Other Factors• Noise• Drugs and Alcohol• Prescription• Alcohol
• Hangovers• Caffeine
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Hypothermia
• Is a loss of internal body temperature• The body is losing heat faster than it can
make it• It can be caused by exposure to cold air
or cold water
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Hypothermia
• Signs• Pale appearance• Skin cold to the touch• Pupils dilated and will not adjust• Poor coordination
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Hypothermia
• Signs• Slurred speech/appears intoxicated• Incoherent thinking• Unconsciousness• Muscle rigidity
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Hypothermia
• Signs• Weak pulse• Very slow and labored breathing• Irregular heart beat• Shivering – except in advanced cases
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Hypothermia• Prevention• Protective clothing to be worn when
water temperature is below 60 degrees F• Anti-Exposure coveralls• Proper clothing worn on deck• HELP or HUDDLE positions if in water
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Hypothermia
• Treatment• Covered in First Aid section
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Frostbite
• Prevention• Thermal boots, woolen socks, woolen
watch caps, gloves, thermal underwear
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Layering Clothing
• First Layer – Wicking• Second Layer – Insulation• Third Layer – Moisture Barrier
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Sun and Heat Related Factors
• Sunburns• Continuous exposure to the sun can
cause sunburn and other complications such as heat stroke, dehydration, etc.
• Unprotected exposure to the sun can cause premature aging and an increased chance of skin cancer
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Sunburns-Symptoms
• Redness, swelling, or blistering of the skin
• Fever• Gastrointestinal symptoms• Malaise• Pigment changes in the skin
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Sunburn-Prevention
• Stay in the shade where possible• Indirect rays can still effect you
• Use sun screen when possible• Even on hazy days• SPF 15 or higher
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Sunburn-Prevention
• Wear protective clothing and a hat with a brim
• Wear sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection• Even when it is hazy
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Sunburn-Treatment
• Apply cool, wet towels to the area effected• Keep the area wet• Be careful what type of products you apply
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Dehydration• A loss of fluids and electrolytes through
kidneys, perspiration and respiration• 2-3 liters of fluid a day is required to
replace these losses• Stay away from tea, alcohol, coffee and
soft drinks• They speed up the loss
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Dehydration
• Symptoms• Thirst• General discomfort• Slow physical movement• Loss of appetite• Sleepiness and a rise in body temperature
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Dehydration
• Symptoms• Dry Mouth• Dizziness• Headache• Difficulty breathing
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Dehydration
• Prevention• Drink water
• Treatment• Remove from heat/sun• Get medical help
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Heat Rash
• Definition• Breakdown of the body’s ability to
perspire• Decreased evaporative cooling of the
skin
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Heat Rash
• Symptoms• Pink or red minute lesions• Skin irritation – prickling• Frequent, severe itching
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Heat Rash
• Prevention• Rotate crew duties between heat related
and cool• Treatment• Remove from heat immediately• Apply cool wet towels
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Heat Cramps• Painful contractions caused by excessive salt
and water depletion• Symptoms• Legs drawn up• Excessive sweating• Crying out in pain
• Prevention – Rotate crew
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Heat Exhaustion• Symptoms• Collapse• Sweats profusely• Pale skin, pounding heart, nausea,
headache, restless• Treatment – First aid and medivac• Prevention – Rotate Crew
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Heat Stroke
• A major medical emergency• A complete breakdown of the body’s
sweating and heat regulation• Symptoms• Skin is red, hot and dry to the touch• Sweating has stopped
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Heat Stroke
• Symptoms• Headache, weak and rapid pulse,
confusion, violence, lack of coordination, delirium, unconsciousness
• Immediate threat to life and brain damage will occur if immediate medical treatment is not given
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Heat Stroke
• Prevention – Rotate Crew• Treatment• Medical Emergency
• High mortality rate• Remove from heat and Medivac
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Marlinspike
• General• Knots secure lines to themselves• Bends secure lines to another line• Hitches secure lines to objects
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Marlinspike• Definitions• Bitter End – the running end or the free
end of the line• It is the end being worked with
• Standing Part – the long unused or belayed end – the remaining part of the line including the part not worked
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Marlinspike
• Overhand Loop – a loop made in a line by crossing the bitter end over the standing part
• Underhand Loop – a loop made in the line by crossing the bitter end under the standing part
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Marlinspike
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Marlinspike
• Bight – a half loop formed by turning the line back on itself
• Turn – a single wind or bight of a rope laid around a post, bollard, etc.
• Round Turn – A complete turn or encircling of a line about an object
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Marlinspike
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Marlinspike
• Bowline• King of Knots• Won’t jam• Temporary eye• Can tie 2 lines together
Bowline
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Marlinspike
• Half Hitches• Used for securing a line of objects such
as a ring, eye, pole, or spar
Two Half Hitches
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Marlinspike
• Clove Hitch• The best all round knot for securing a
line to a ring or spar
Clove Hitch
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Marlinspike
• Single Becket Bend• To connect 1 line to another• To connect a line to an eye splice
• Double Becket Bend• To connect lines of unequal size
Sheet Bend/Beckett Bend
Sheet Bend/Double/Slippery
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Marlinspike
• Reef Knot• They jam badly• Only use on canvas covering, awnings,
etc.
Reef/Square Knot
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Marlinspike
• Anchor/Fisherman’s Bend• To secure a line to a ring in an anchor or
mooring buoy• Also to tie to a spar
Fisherman’s/Anchor Bend
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Marlinspike• Practice
• Bowline• 2 Half Hitches• Clove Hitch• Becket Bend (Sheet Bend)/Double• Reef Knot• Anchor Bend
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Securing to Cleats, Bits, and Posts
Securing to a Cleat
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Securing to Cleats, Bits, and Posts
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Securing to Cleats, Bits, and Posts
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Securing to Cleats, Bits, and Posts
Bitts
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Securing to Cleats, Bits, and Posts
Sampson Post
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Pre-Underway Checklist
• It is similar in concept to an aircraft pre-flight checklist
• It must be completed before casting off for a mission
• The checklist is different by boat• The Crew helps do the checklist
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Pre-Underway Checklist - ExamplePre-Trip Checklist
1 Visual Check of Exterior of Boat
Check for fuel in water, near hull, or smell of fuelCheck hull at waterline for damage, 360 degreesCheck security of mooring linesWalk all decks to note conditionCheck for list
2 Weather Forecast
Overall Conditions Rain Fair CloudyFoggySmall Craft Warnings? Yes NoTemperatureWind SpeedWind DirectionBarometric Pressure _______ Rising Falling
3 Sea Conditions
Next High Tide HeightNext Low Tide HeightWave Conditions Height FrequencySequim Bay Enterance Conditions: Slack Tide Tide flowing out Tide flowing outSequim Bay Enterance Water Depth currentlySequim Bay Enterance Water Depth on planned return
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Pre-Underway Checklist-Example4 Course and Destination Planning
Float plan filed? Yes No With whom? ________________Waypoints set in plotter?Course plotted manual charts?ETD ________ETA ________
5 Equipment Inventory
Marine Charts Yes NoHandheld compass Yes NoOil/Water Separator Filters Yes NoFlash Light Batteries Yes NoEngine Oil ________ QuartsTransmission Oil ________ Quarts2 cycle oil for dingy ________ Quarts# of Life Jackets Adult ________ Child ________Throwable cushion Yes NoFlaregun and flares Yes NoBinoculars Yes NoSunglasses Yes NoSunscreen Yes NoSurvival Kit Yes NoFenders and Dock Lines Yes NoFire Extinguishers Yes NoVessel Documentation Yes NoDingly Documentation Yes NoFCC Licenses Yes NoHandheld VHF Radios (2) Battery Condition? Weak Charged
Working order?Yes NoFirst Aid Kit Yes NoFresh Water Tank Level Full Half EmptyBlack Water Tank Level Full Half EmptyStarboard Fuel Tank Level Full Half EmptyPort Fuel Tank Level Full Half Empty
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Pre-Underway Checklist-Example6 Dingy
Davits secure? Yes NoGasoline level? Full Half EmptyOiler level? Full Half EmptyQuantity of spare oil? ________ QuartsSpare parts/Tool Kit present? Yes NoTube Inflation levels? ________Air Pump? Yes NoOars? Yes NoPainter? Yes NoRegistration? Yes NoKeys? Yes NoDrain Plug In? Yes NoNight Light Mast? Yes NoFire Extinguisher? Yes NoCompass Functions? Yes NoAnchor/Line/Rode? Yes NoThrowable Cushion? Yes No4 Life Jackets? Yes NoFirst Aid Kit? Yes No
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Pre-Underway Checklist-Example7 Engine Checks Star Port Notes
Turn off all A.C. and D.C. electrical circuit breakers Panel in companionwayOpen enginer comparment doorCheck for smells in engine compartment xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
If yes, ventilate and evacuate the boatCheck Engines for leaksCheck Bilge for fuelCheck operation of bilge pump xxxxxx xxxxxPump bilge if necessary xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxTurn these switches on:
Both battery switches Panel in companionwayDC Electrical Panel main breaker switchHel Electronics breaker switchBoth engine control breakersHelm accessory breaker switch
Check Fire extinguisher system in engine compartment Make sure not dischargedCheck the fuel/water separators Drain any water that is presentCheck Oil levels in enginesCheck Oil level in transmissionsInspect cooling system hoses for cracks/loose clampsCheck engine coolent levelsCheck drive belt conditionRemove raw water strainer caps and check for debrisOpen both raw water intake valves Handle parallel to line is openOpen the fuel shut off valves Handle parallel to line is openCheck the oil level in the trim tab reservoir xxxxxx xxxxxxCheck the air cleaner service indicator Red zone=replace
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Pre-Underway Checklist-Example8 Generator Checks
Make sure air cleaner element is cleanCheck hoses/clamps for leaksCheck Generator for leaksCheck the generator oil levelCheck Generator coolent levelCheck drive belt conditionRemove raw water strainer cap and check for debrisOpen the raw water intake valve Handle parallel to line is openOpen the fuel valve Handle parallel to line is open
9 Esbar Heater
Check for leaks
10 Close engine room door and dog it down
11 Check Generator Fuel Selector Valve for Valve is located under TV cabinet inappropriate tank in master stateroom
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Pre-Underway Checklist-Example
12 Engines Startup Procedure Star Port Notes
Turn ON D.C. circuit breakersTurn on bilge ventilation blowersPlace shift level controls in neutralSelect flybridge or pilothouseTurn ignitions switch to on, but do not start
Check that engine oil pressure alarm goes offCheck that Automatic Fire Extinguisher System light is "ON"Check that gauges function
Check to see if Air Inlet Heater indicator lamp is on If so, wait to start engineuntil it goes out
Check to make sure all electonics are offPush button market START and hold until engine starts If engine doesn't turn over,
check for neutral
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Pre-Underway Checklist-Example
Oil Pressure Gauge Normal is 35-70 psi at tempMust have pressure in 15 secsor shutdown engines
Check to see that water is coming out of exhaust ports Exhaust ports are on each endof the swim platformIf not, shut engines downimmediately
TachometersWater Temperage Gauge Normal is 160-210 degrees FFuel Level in both tanksEngine Hour Meters Log hours on maint sheet
Maint scheduled at:50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300,350400, 450, 500, 750, 1000, 2000
Fuel Pressure Guages Normal is 29-58 psi at rated rpm7 psi at low idle rpm
Increase engine RPM's to 2000 to see that voltmeters read between 13-14.5 volts
Check that the steering system is responsiveCheck shift and throttle controls for functionality Engage each engine F-N-RCheck trim tab operation
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Communication
• VHF-FM radio is carried by all Coast Guard and Auxiliary Facilities
• It is used for local, short range marine communications since it is “line of sight”
• VHF-FM radios automatically monitor channel 16 - It is the International Calling and distress frequency
• Everyone with a VHF radio is required to monitor Channel 16
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Emergency Communication
• MAYDAY – is a distress call of the highest priority
• PAN-PAN – urgent message concerning the safety of a ship, aircraft, vehicle or person
• SECURITE – is a safety message
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Communication
• The working channel for Group Port Angeles is 81A• It varies by Coast Guard Group
• Bridge to Bridge traffic is Channel 13A• VTS is channel 5A in this area• It varies by area
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Communication
• The normal Coast Guard to Civilian working channel is 22A
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Communication• Prowords• Turn to page 11-4 in your Seamanship book
• Phonetic Alphabet• Turn to page 11-5 in your Seamanship book
• Every transmission is ended with either “over” or “out” – not both!
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Communication
• Speak slowly so people will understand you
• Unofficial conversation should not be transmitted
• Do not key the microphone until you are ready to speak
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OPS Normal Report
• Give:• Current position• Operational status • Any significant changes in weather, wind and sea state
• First report of the day only, give POB
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OPS Normal Report
After the first transmission, only use the last 3 numbers of the facility number• Ops reports are due every 30 minutes to Group Port Angeles• The requirement varies by group
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OPS Normal Report
• OPS Normal Report – Example• Group Port Angeles, Auxiliary Facility 443682, Over.• 682, Group, Over.• Group, my position is 1 mile north of the New Dungeness Light,
Operations Normal. Wind has increased to 25 knots, over.• 682, Group, Roger. Out• 682 Out
Questions
• Do you have any questions about anything presented tonight?
Extra Knots
• Rolling Hitch• Figure 8/Sheet Stopper• Timber Hitch
Rolling Hitch
Figure 8/Sheet Stopper
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Marlinspike
• Timber Hitch• Are used to secure a line to logs, spars,
planks or other rough surfaced material• Do not use it on pipes or other metal
objects
Timber Hitch