USCG Navigation Rules & USCG Boat Crew Seamanship Manual
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Navigation Rules - International and Inland - 215 Pages
This publication on CD covers both the International and Inland (US) Navigation Rules. This is a must for boaters. In fact, the Rules require that vessel over 12 meters carry a set of the Rules on board.
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Boating Course & Boat Crew Seamanship Manual - 410 Pages
Navigation Rules, International-Inland M16672.2C
CONTENTS
I INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................vi
II NAVIGATION RULES AND REGULATIONS
—International and Inland ........................................................................................ 1
PART A—General ..................................................................................................... 2
Rule 1—Application .............................................................................................. 2
Rule 2—Responsibility .......................................................................................... 6
Rule 3—General Definitions .................................................................................. 6
PART B—Steering and Sailing Rules .................................................................. 12
Section/Subpart I—Conduct of Vessels In Any Condition of
Visibility .................................................................................................................. 12
Rule 4—Application ............................................................................................ 12
Rule 5—Look-out ................................................................................................ 12
Rule 6—Safe Speed ........................................................................................... 14
Rule 7—Risk of Collision .................................................................................... 16
Rule 8—Action to Avoid Collision ........................................................................ 18
Rule 9—Narrow Channels .................................................................................. 20
Rule 10—Traffic Separation Schemes/Vessel Traffic Services .......................... 22
Section/Subpart II—Conduct of Vessels In Sight of One Another .................... 26
Rule 11—Application .......................................................................................... 26
Rule 12—Sailing Vessels .................................................................................... 26
Rule 13—Overtaking ........................................................................................... 28
Rule 14—Head-on Situation ................................................................................ 30
Rule 15—Crossing Situation ............................................................................... 30
Rule 16—Action by Give-way Vessel .................................................................. 32
Rule 17—Action by Stand-on Vessel .................................................................. 32
Rule 18—Responsibilities Between Vessels ....................................................... 34
Section/Subpart Ill—Conduct of Vessels In Restricted Visibility ...................... 36
Rule 19—Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility .......................................... 36
PART C—Lights and Shapes ................................................................................ 38
Rule 20—Application .......................................................................................... 38
Rule 21—Definitions ........................................................................................... 40
Rule 22—Visibility of Lights ................................................................................ 42
Rule 23—Power-driven Vessels Underway ......................................................... 44
Rule 24—Towing and Pushing ........................................................................... 52
Rule 25—Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars ........................... 70
Rule 26—Fishing Vessels ................................................................................... 78
Rule 27—Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in
Their Ability to Maneuver ................................................................. 86
Rule 28—Vessels Constrained by Their Draft/[Reserved] ................................ 100
Rule 29—Pilot Vessels ..................................................................................... 102
Rule 30—Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground .......................................... 104
Rule 31—Seaplanes ......................................................................................... 110
PART D—Sound and Light Signals ....................................................................112
Rule 32—Definitions ......................................................................................... 112
Rule 33—Equipment for Sound Signals ............................................................ 112
Rule 34—Maneuvering and Warning Signals ....................................................114
Rule 35—Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility ................................................118
Rule 36—Signals to Attract Attention.................................................................122
Rule 37—Distress Signals ................................................................................124
PART E—Exemptions .......................................................................................... 126
Rule 38—Exemptions ........................................................................................ 126
ANNEX I—POSITIONING AND TECHNICAL DETAILS OF LIGHTS
AND SHAPES ...................................................................................130
ANNEX II—ADDITIONAL SIGNALS FOR FISHING VESSELS
FISHING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY ...................................................148
ANNEX Ill—TECHNICAL DETAILS OF SOUND SIGNAL
APPLIANCES ..................................................................................150
ANNEX IV—DISTRESS SIGNALS ........................................................................160
ANNEX V—[BLANK]/PILOT RULES .....................................................................165
III INTERPRETATIVE RULES ...................................................................................172
IV LINES OF DEMARCATION....................................................................................174
V PENALTY PROVISIONS........................................................................................ 198
Violations of International Navigation Rules and Regulations ..................................198
Violations of Inland Navigation Rules and Regulations ............................................198
Penalties for negligent operations............................................................................200
Duties related to marine casualty assistance and information ..................................200
Duty to provide assistance at sea............................................................................201
Injunctions ..............................................................................................................201
VI ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE—International & Inland ....................................202
VII WATERS SPECIFIED BY THE SECRETARY ..................................................... 205
VIII VESSEL BRIDGE-TO-BRIDGE RADIOTELEPHONE
REGULATIONS ................................................................................................ 206
IX LEGAL CITATIONS ............................................................................................... 213
X CONVERSION TABLE .......................................................................................... 214
Boat Crew Seamanship Manual
Chapter 1: Boat Crew Duties and Responsibilities
Section A: The Boat Crew ........................................... 1-1
Section B: Boat Crew Duties ....................................... 1-2
Trainee ..................................................................... 1-2
Crew Member .......................................................... 1-2
Boat Engineer .......................................................... 1-2
Coxswain ................................................................. 1-3
Surfman.................................................................... 1-3
Section C: Watchstanding Responsibilities ................. 1-4
Lookout Watch ......................................................... 1-4
Night Lookout Watch ............................................... 1-7
Helm Watch ............................................................. 1-7
Towing Watch .......................................................... 1-7
Anchor Watch .......................................................... 1-8
Appendix 1-A: The Boat Crew..................................... 1-9
Appendix 1-B: The Boat Crew ..................................... 1-10
Appendix 1-C: The Boat Crew ..................................... 1-11
Chapter 2: Patrols
Section A: Safety Patrols ............................................. 2-1
Benefits of Safety Patrols ........................................ 2-1
Auxiliary Safety Patrol Boat Duties ........................ 2-1
Section B: Regatta Patrols and Marine Parades .......... 2-3
Patrolling Regattas ................................................... 2-3
Patrol Boat Assignments .......................................... 2-4
Patrolling the Various Regattas ................................ 2-5
Marine Parades ........................................................ 2-8
Section C: Aids to Navigation Patrols ......................... 2-9
Section D: Chart Updating Patrols .............................. 2-10
Section E: Disaster Patrols .......................................... 2-10
Section F: Port Security and Maritime Pollution ........ 2-11
Chapter 3: Crew Efficiency Factors
Section A: Physical Fitness Standards ......................... 3-1
Section B: Crew Fatigue ............................................. 3-3
Section C: Motion Sickness ........................................ 3-4
Section D: Lethal Fumes ............................................. 3-5
Section E: Noise ......................................................... 3-6
Section F: Drugs and Alcohol..................................... 3-6
Section G: Cold Related Factors .................................. 3-7
Effects of Cold Weather ........................................... 3-7
Hypothermia ............................................................ 3-7
Frostbite ................................................................... 3-8
Layering Clothing .................................................... 3-8
Section H: Sun and Heat Related Factors ................... 3-9
Sun Burns................................................................. 3-9
Dehydration ............................................................. 3-9
Heat Rash (Prickly Heat) ......................................... 3-10
Heat Cramps ............................................................ 3-10
Heat Exhaustion ....................................................... 3-11
Heat Stroke .............................................................. 3-11
Susceptibility to Heat Problems ............................... 3-11
Chapter 4: Team Coordination and Risk Management
Section A: Team Coordination .................................... 4-1
Team Relationship ................................................... 4-1
Team Coordination and Risk Management ............. 4-2
Section B: Team Coordination Standards .................... 4-2
Leadership Standard ................................................ 4-3
Mission Analysis Standard ...................................... 4-3
Adaptability and Flexibility Standard ...................... 4-4
Situation Awareness Standard .................................. 4-4
Decision Making Standard ...................................... 4-5
Communication Standard ........................................ 4-5
Assertiveness Standard ............................................ 4-5
Section C: Risk Management Process ......................... 4-6
The Four Rules of Risk Management ...................... 4-6
Risk Management Process, Step 1 ........................... 4-6
Risk Management Process, Step 2 ........................... 4-7
Risk Management Process, Step 3 ........................... 4-8
Risk Management Process, Steps 4, 5, 6, & 7 ......... 4-8
Section D: Informal Crew Briefing and Debriefing .... 4-9
Informal Crew Briefing ........................................... 4-9
Informal Crew Debriefing ....................................... 4-9
Chapter 5: First Aid
Section A: Crew Member' Roles ............................... 5-1
Crew Responsibilities .............................................. 5-1
Handling and Transporting of Injured ..................... 5-2
Section B: Treatment for Shock .................................. 5-3
Shock Syndromes .................................................... 5-3
Anaphylactic Shock ................................................. 5-4
Section C: Resuscitation Methods and Emergencies .. 5-5
Resuscitation Procedures ......................................... 5-5
Heart Attack ............................................................. 5-6
Stroke ....................................................................... 5-6
Scuba Incidents ........................................................ 5-6
Section D: Treatment for Wounds, Fractures, and Burns 5-7
Bandages .................................................................. 5-7
Bleeding ................................................................... 5-8
Fracture (Broken Bones) .......................................... 5-11
Burns ........................................................................ 5-14
Section E: Environmental Injuries ............................... 5-16
Emergencies Caused by Heat .................................. 5-16
Emergencies Caused by Cold .................................. 5-17
Hypothermia ............................................................ 5-18
Near-drowning ......................................................... 5-20
Fish Bites and Stings ............................................... 5-20
Section F: Miscellaneous Emergencies ....................... 5-21
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ................................... 5-21
Poisoning by Mouth ................................................. 5-22
Eye Injuries .............................................................. 5-22
Chapter 6: Survival Equipment and Pyrotechnics
Section A: Personal Flotation Device (PFD) ............... 6-1
Type I PFD ............................................................... 6-2
Type II PFD ............................................................. 6-2
Type III PFD ............................................................ 6-3
Type IV PFD ............................................................ 6-3
Type V PFD ............................................................. 6-4
PFD Storage and Care ............................................. 6-4
PFD Survival Equipment ......................................... 6-4
Standard Navy Preserver ......................................... 6-5
Section B: Hypothermia Protective Clothing .............. 6-5
Requirements ........................................................... 6-6
Antiexposure Coverall ............................................. 6-6
Dry Suit .................................................................... 6-7
Wet Suit .................................................................... 6-8
Section C: Headgear .................................................... 6-9
Section D: Boat Crew Signal Kit ................................. 6-9
Contents ................................................................... 6-9
Emergency Signaling Mirror ................................... 6-9
Signal Whistle .......................................................... 6-10
Smoke and Illumination Signal, MK-124 MOD 0 .. 6-10
Illumination Signal Kit, MK-79 MOD 0 ................. 6-11
Distress Signal Light ................................................ 6-12
Section E: Personnel Survival Kit ............................... 6-13
Section F: Pyrotechnics ................................................ 6-13
Section G: Rescue and Survival Raft ............................ 6-15
Section H: Emergency Procedures
in the Event of Capsizing ......................................... 6-17
Chapter 7: Marlinespike Seamanship
Section A: Types and Characteristics of Line .............. 7-1
Line Characteristics ................................................. 7-1
Natural Fiber Line.................................................... 7-3
Synthetic Line .......................................................... 7-4
Section B: Inspection, Handling, Maintenance
and Stowage of Line ................................................ 7-5
Inspection ................................................................. 7-5
Uncoiling and Unreeling.......................................... 7-6
Maintenance ............................................................. 7-7
Stowing Lines .......................................................... 7-8
Section C: Breaking Strength and Safe Working Load 7-9
Breaking Strength and Safe Working Load of a Line 7-9
Breaking Strength and Safe Working Load
for Shackles and Hooks ........................................... 7-10
Considerations and Limitations ............................... 7-11
Section D: Knots and Splices ...................................... 7-12
Estimating the Length of a Line .............................. 7-12
Breaking Strength .................................................... 7-12
Basic Knots .............................................................. 7-12
Splices ...................................................................... 7-19
Whipping ................................................................. 7-21
Mousing Hooks and Shackles .................................. 7-22
Section E: Line Handling and Deck Fittings ............... 7-23
Deck Fittings ............................................................ 7-23
Line Handling .......................................................... 7-23
Appendix A: Estimating the Breaking Strength and Safe
Working Load of Lines ............................................ 7-27
Appendix B: Estimating the Safe Working Load
of Shackles ............................................................... 7-29
Appendix C: Estimating the Safe Working Load
of Hooks................................................................... 7-30
Appendix D: Instructions for Eye Splice
in Double Braid Line ............................................... 7-31
Chapter 8: Boat Characteristics
Section A: Boat Nomenclature and Terminology ........ 8-1
Section B: Boat Construction ...................................... 8-3
Hull Types ................................................................ 8-3
Keel .......................................................................... 8-5
Principle Boat Parts ................................................. 8-5
Hatches and Doors ................................................... 8-8
Boat Measurements ................................................. 8-8
Displacement ........................................................... 8-9
Section C: Watertight Integrity .................................... 8-9
Closing and Opening Watertight Doors and Hatches 8-9
Entering a Closed Compartment After Damage ...... 8-9
Section D: General Boat Equipment ........................... 8-10
Section E: Troubleshooting Basic Mechanical Problems 8-11
Troubleshooting Diesel Engines .............................. 8-11
Troubleshooting Gasoline Inboard Engine
(Except Outboards) .................................................. 8-14
Casualties Common to Both Diesel
and Gasoline Engines .............................................. 8-15
Troubleshooting the Outboard ................................. 8-18
Steering Casualty ..................................................... 8-18
Basic Engine Maintenance for Auxiliary Facilities . 8-19
Chapter 9: Stability
Section A: Safety and Risk Management Control ....... 9-1
Section B: Understanding Stability ............................. 9-2
Center of Gravity ..................................................... 9-2
Buoyancy ................................................................. 9-2
Equilibrium .............................................................. 9-3
Types of Stability ..................................................... 9-3
Moment and Forces ................................................. 9-4
Section C: Losing Stability .......................................... 9-5
Stability After Damage ............................................ 9-5
Free Surface Effect .................................................. 9-5
Free Communication with the Sea ........................... 9-5
Effects of Icing ......................................................... 9-6
Effects of Downflooding .......................................... 9-6
Effects of Water on Deck ......................................... 9-6
Chapter 10: Boat Handling
Section A: Forces ......................................................... 10-1
Environmental Forces .............................................. 10-1
Forces Acting on a Vessel ........................................ 10-3
Shaft, Propeller, and Rudder .................................... 10-4
Outboard Motors and Stern Drives .......................... 10-6
Waterjets .................................................................. 10-7
Section B: Basic Maneuvering .................................... 10-8
Learning the Controls .............................................. 10-8
Moving Forward in a Straight Line ......................... 10-9
Turning the Boat with the Helm .............................. 10-11
Stopping the Boat .................................................... 10-13
Backing the Vessel ................................................... 10-13
Using Asymmetric or Opposed Propulsion ............. 10-14
Changing Vessel Heading Using Asymmetric
or Opposed Propulsion ............................................ 10-15
Performing Single-Screw Compound Maneuvering 10-16
Section C: Maneuvering Near Other Objects .............. 10-17
Keeping Station ........................................................ 10-17
Maneuvering ............................................................ 10-18
Section D: Maneuvering to or from a Dock ................ 10-19
General Considerations ............................................ 10-19
Basic Maneuvers ...................................................... 10-19
Rules of Thumb ....................................................... 10-21
Section E: Maneuvering Alongside Another Vessel .... 10-23
Determining Approach............................................. 10-23
Going Alongside ...................................................... 10-23
Section F: Maneuvering in Rough Weather ................. 10-25
Using Caution .......................................................... 10-25
Negotiating Head Seas ............................................. 10-26
Running Before a Sea .............................................. 10-27
Traversing Beam Seas .............................................. 10-29
Transiting Harbor Entrances, Inlets,
or River Entrances ................................................... 10-29
Coping with High Winds ......................................... 10-30
Heaving-To .............................................................. 10-31
Section G: Maneuvering in Rivers .............................. 10-32
Operating in a Narrow Channel ............................... 10-32
Turning in a Bend .................................................... 10-33
Section H: Anchoring .................................................. 10-35
General Information................................................. 10-35
Ground Tackle .......................................................... 10-36
Fittings ..................................................................... 10-36
Anchoring Techniques ............................................. 10-37
Anchor Stowage ....................................................... 10-39
Chapter 11: Communications
Section A: Radio Signal Characteristics ...................... 11-1
Modulation and Frequency ...................................... 11-1
Radio Systems ......................................................... 11-2
Radio Frequencies ................................................... 11-2
Section B: Prowords and Common Abbreviations ...... 11-4
Section C: Verbal Communications ............................. 11-5
The Phonetic Alphabet ............................................. 11-5
Numbers and Decimal Points .................................. 11-5
Section D: Radio Operating Procedures ...................... 11-6
Section E: Communicating Between
Coast Guard Facilities .............................................. 11-7
Coast Guard Voice Call Signals
and Ops Normal Reports ......................................... 11-7
Bridge-to-Bridge Communications Required .......... 11-7
Section F: Emergency Voice Communications
and Distress Signals ................................................. 11-8
Standard Voice Radio Urgency Calls ....................... 11-8
Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB)
and Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) ............. 11-9
Global Marine Distress
and Safety System (GMDSS) .................................. 11-10
Distress Signals ........................................................ 11-10
Section G: Radio Checks ............................................. 11-11
Chapter 12: Weather and Oceanography
Section A: Weather ...................................................... 12-1
Wind ......................................................................... 12-1
Thunderstorms and Lightning.................................. 12-3
Fog ........................................................................... 12-4
Ice ............................................................................ 12-5
Forecasting ............................................................... 12-5
Section B: Oceanography ............................................ 12-8
Waves ....................................................................... 12-8
Current ..................................................................... 12-11
Chapter 13: Aids to Navigation
Section A: U.S. Aids to Navigation System ................ 13-1
Lateral and Cardinal Significance............................ 13-1
General Characteristics of Short Range ATON ....... 13-2
Summary of Lateral Significance
of Buoys and Beacons ............................................. 13-5
Buoys ....................................................................... 13-6
Beacons .................................................................... 13-6
Section B: U.S. ATON System Variation ..................... 13-9
Intracoastal Waterways and Western Rivers ............ 13-9
Uniform State Waterway Marking System .............. 13-9
Section C: Short Range Electronic Aids ...................... 13-10
Section D: Radionavigation Systems .......................... 13-11
Loran-C .................................................................... 13-11
Global Positioning System (GPS) ........................... 13-11
Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) ..... 13-11
Radionavigation System Summary .......................... 13-12
Section E: The Light List ............................................. 13-13
Appendix 13-A U.S. ATON System ............................. 13-14
Appendix 13-B Visual Buoyage Guide ........................ 13-15
Appendix 13-C Fictitious Nautical Chart ..................... 13-16
Appendix 13-D Western River System and USWMS .. 13-17
Chapter 14: Navigation
Section A: The Earth and its Coordinates .................... 14-1
Lines and Circles ..................................................... 14-1
Parallels .................................................................... 14-2
Meridians ................................................................. 14-3
Chart Projections ..................................................... 14-4
Section B: Nautical Charts .......................................... 14-5
The Compass Rose .................................................. 14-5
Soundings ................................................................ 14-5
Basic Chart Information .......................................... 14-6
Scale of the Nautical Chart ...................................... 14-7
Chart Symbols and Abbreviations ........................... 14-7
Buoy Symbols .......................................................... 14-8
Other Chart Symbols ............................................... 14-8
Accuracy of Charts .................................................. 14-10
Section C: Magnetic Compass..................................... 14-11
Components of a Magnetic Compass ...................... 14-11
Direction .................................................................. 14-12
Compass Error ......................................................... 14-12
Variation ................................................................... 14-12
Deviation .................................................................. 14-13
Compass Adjustment ............................................... 14-16
Applying Compass Error ......................................... 14-17
Section D: Piloting ...................................................... 14-19
Basic Piloting Equipment ........................................ 14-19
Distance, Speed, and Time....................................... 14-23
Fuel Consumption .................................................... 14-25
Terms Used In Piloting ............................................ 14-25
Laying the Course .................................................... 14-26
Dead Reckoning (DR) ............................................. 14-27
Basic Elements of Piloting ....................................... 14-28
Plotting Bearings ..................................................... 14-30
Line of Position (LOP) ............................................ 14-31
Set and Drift (Current Sailing) ................................ 14-35
Radar ........................................................................ 14-37
Loran ........................................................................ 14-41
Global Positioning System (GPS) ........................... 14-42
Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) ..... 14-42
Section E: River Sailing .............................................. 14-43
Major Piloting Differences ...................................... 14-43
Conditions and Effects ............................................. 14-44
Locks and Dams ...................................................... 14-44
Safety Considerations Around Navigation Dams .... 14-45
Flood Warnings ........................................................ 14-45
Common River Sailing Terms ................................. 14-46
Chapter 15: Search and Rescue
Section A: Organization and Responsibility ................ 15-1
Coast Guard Responsibility ..................................... 15-1
Search and Rescue Coordination ............................. 15-2
Section B: SAR Emergency Phases ............................. 15-3
Section C: Legal Aspects and U.S. Coast Guard Policy .. 15-4
SAR Agreements ..................................................... 15-4
Distress Beacon Incidents ........................................ 15-4
Flare Incidents ......................................................... 15-4
Hoaxes and False Alarms ......................................... 15-5
Maritime SAR Assistance Policy ............................. 15-5
General Salvage Policy (Other Than Towing) ......... 15-7
General Issues .......................................................... 15-7
Section D: SAR Incident Information ......................... 15-8
Initial SAR Information ........................................... 15-8
Additional SAR Information ................................... 15-9
Section E: Search Planning ......................................... 15-10
Datum ...................................................................... 15-10
Search Area Description .......................................... 15-11
Search Patterns ......................................................... 15-13
Initial Response ....................................................... 15-16
Search Area Coverage .............................................. 15-17
Section F: Search Preparations .................................... 15-18
Section G: Conducting a Search .................................. 15-18
Chapter 16: Person in the Water Recovery
Section A: Recovery Methods ..................................... 16-1
General Man Overboard Procedures ....................... 16-1
The Approach........................................................... 16-3
Sailboat Approaches ................................................ 16-5
Approaching in Low Visibility ................................ 16-6
Approaching Under Surf Conditions ....................... 16-9
Recovery .................................................................. 16-9
Section B: Water Survival Skills .................................. 16-12
Cold Water Survivability ......................................... 16-12
Survival Techniques ................................................. 16-13
Chapter 17: Towing
Section A: Towing Safety ............................................ 17-1
Assessment and Awareness ...................................... 17-1
Risk Management Planning ..................................... 17-2
Section B: Forces in Towing ........................................ 17-2
Static Forces ............................................................. 17-2
Dynamic Forces ....................................................... 17-3
Combination of Forces and Shock-load .................. 17-4
Section C: Towing Equipment ..................................... 17-6
Towlines and Accessories ........................................ 17-6
Messengers .............................................................. 17-8
Chafing Gear ............................................................ 17-8
Deck Fittings and Other Fittings .............................. 17-9
Drogues .................................................................... 17-9
Other Equipment ...................................................... 17-11
Section D: Standard Towing Procedures ..................... 17-12
Pre-Towing Procedures ............................................ 17-12
Towing Astern .......................................................... 17-14
Connecting Tow Rig to Fittings ............................... 17-16
Connecting Tow Rig to a Trailer Eye ...................... 17-17
Transition to Stern Tow............................................ 17-17
Underway with Stern Tow ....................................... 17-18
Compensating for Current ....................................... 17-19
Shortening the Tow .................................................. 17-22
Towing Alongside .................................................... 17-23
Sinking Tows ........................................................... 17-25
Appendix A: Towing Precautions ................................ 17-26
Chapter 18: Firefighting, Rescue and Assistance
Section A: Safety and Damage Control ....................... 18-1
Coast Guard Firefighting Activities Policy .............. 18-1
Safety Assessment and Management Guidelines .... 18-2
Section B: Boat Fire Prevention and Susceptible Areas 18-3
Preventive Actions ................................................... 18-3
Susceptible Areas ..................................................... 18-3
Section C: Fire Theory, Classifications, and Fuel Souces 18-5
Fire Theory .............................................................. 18-5
Classifications of Fire and Fuel Sources.................. 18-5
Section D: Extinguishing Agents................................. 18-6
Section E: Applying Extinguishing Agents ................. 18-7
Applying Water ........................................................ 18-7
Applying Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) .... 18-8
Applying Chemical Agents ...................................... 18-8
Applying Halon ....................................................... 18-9
Applying FE-241 ..................................................... 18-9
Section F: Firefighting Equipment .............................. 18-10
Fire Hose .................................................................. 18-10
Spanner Wrench ....................................................... 18-11
Wye-Gate ................................................................. 18-11
Tri-Gate .................................................................... 18-11
Vari-Nozzle .............................................................. 18-12
Fire Monitor ............................................................. 18-12
In-Line Proportioner ................................................ 18-13
Mechanical Foam Nozzle ........................................ 18-14
Drop Pump and AFFF.............................................. 18-14
Fire Axe ................................................................... 18-15
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Extinguishers ...................... 18-15
Dry Chemical Extinguishers (PKP) ......................... 18-16
Section G: Firefighting Procedures ............................. 18-17
Coast Guard's Firefighting Duty ............................. 18-17
Safety Precautions ................................................... 18-17
Operations ................................................................ 18-18
Action ...................................................................... 18-18
Section H: Extinguishing Fires .................................... 18-19
Safety Rules ............................................................. 18-19
Fire Combat ............................................................. 18-19
Firefighting Procedures on Coast Guard Boats ....... 18-20
Firefighting Procedures on Auxiliary Boats ............ 18-21
Fires Aboard Other Boats ........................................ 18-21
Fire Under Control ................................................... 18-21
Fire Extinguished ..................................................... 18-22
Abandoning a Boat .................................................. 18-22
Section I: Dewatering .................................................. 18-22
Action Before Dewatering ....................................... 18-22
Dewatering with an Eductor .................................... 18-22
Dewatering Using a Drop Pump .............................. 18-23
Section J: Righting Powerboats and Sailboats ........... 18-26
Righting Powerboats ................................................ 18-26
Righting Small Sailboats ......................................... 18-28
Righting Large Sailboats ......................................... 18-28
Section K: Flood Control............................................. 18-29
Plugging Holes......................................................... 18-29
Patching Holes ......................................................... 18-30
Patching Cracks ....................................................... 18-31
Chapter 19: Air Operations
Section A: Helicopters and Equipment ........................ 19-1
HH-65A Dolphin ..................................................... 19-1
HH-60J Jayhawk...................................................... 19-2
Other Helicopter Equipment .................................... 19-3
Section B: Helicopter Rescue Operations ................... 19-4
Rescue Swimmer ..................................................... 19-4
Helicopter Hoisting Operations ............................... 19-4
Helicopter Boat Positioning ..................................... 19-5
Delivery of the Rescue Device ................................ 19-6
Hoisting.................................................................... 19-7
Section C: Helicopter Ditching ................................... 19-8
Section D: Helicopter Salvage and Towing ................. 19-9
Section E: Fixed-wing aircraft ..................................... 19-11
Appendix 19-A: Sample Briefing to Pass to Vessel
Prior to Helicopter Hoisting ..................................... 19-13
Addendum A: Heavy Weather Addendum
Section A: Heavy Weather Wave
and Surf Characteristics ........................................... A-1
Waves in Heavy Weather ......................................... A-1
Observing and Measuring Waves ............................ A-1
Surf Zone ................................................................. A-2
Section B: Heavy Weather Boat Handling .................. A-3
Motions .................................................................... A-3
Control of Effects ..................................................... A-4
Experience ............................................................... A-4
Boat Handling .......................................................... A-5
Section C: Heavy Weather Piloting ............................. A-6
Preparation ............................................................... A-6
Equipment Condition ............................................... A-7
Specific Techniques ................................................. A-8
Section D: Heavy Weather Person
in the Water Recovery .............................................. A-8
Man Overboard ........................................................ A-8
Recovery of a PIW ................................................... A-9
Use of a Surface Swimmer ...................................... A-10
Multiple PIWs .......................................................... A-10
Section E: Surf Operations .......................................... A-10
Risk Management and Safety Conditions................ A-10
Forces Affecting Boat Handling in Surf .................. A-11
Basic Surf Operations .............................................. A-12
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