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OrdinaryOrdinarySafetySafety

Instructors: George Crowl

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a. Discuss BSA Safety Afloat with an adult a. Discuss BSA Safety Afloat with an adult leader.leader.

b. Describe the safety equipment reqired by law b. Describe the safety equipment reqired by law for your ship's primary vessel.for your ship's primary vessel.

c. Develop a ship's station bill for your ship and c. Develop a ship's station bill for your ship and review it with an adult leader.review it with an adult leader.

d. Plan and practice the following skills: man d. Plan and practice the following skills: man overboard, fire, and abandon ship. overboard, fire, and abandon ship.

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e. Describe three types of equipment used in e. Describe three types of equipment used in marine communications.marine communications.

f. Demonstrate your knowledge of correct f. Demonstrate your knowledge of correct maritime communications procedures by maritime communications procedures by making at least three calls to another vessel, making at least three calls to another vessel, marinas, bridges, or locks.marinas, bridges, or locks.

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Discuss BSA Safety Afloat with an adult leader. Discuss BSA Safety Afloat with an adult leader.

1. Qualified Supervision1. Qualified Supervision

Mature conscientious adult, 21+Mature conscientious adult, 21+ Skilled in craft, qualified in emergenciesSkilled in craft, qualified in emergencies 1:10 trained adults1:10 trained adults One trained in first aid One trained in first aid

and CPRand CPR Any swimming done IAW Any swimming done IAW

Safe Swim DefenseSafe Swim Defense

2. Personal Health Review2. Personal Health Review

Health history, signed by parentHealth history, signed by parent Recent injury / health change?Recent injury / health change? Adjust for health conditionsAdjust for health conditions Require physician review for Require physician review for

unusual conditionsunusual conditions

3. Swimming Ability3. Swimming Ability

Float trip limited to swimmersFloat trip limited to swimmers Annual swim test: 75 yards any stroke,Annual swim test: 75 yards any stroke,

25 yards backstroke, float25 yards backstroke, float Non-swimmers – calm water, little likelihood of Non-swimmers – calm water, little likelihood of

falling overboard, swimmers in same boatfalling overboard, swimmers in same boat

4. Personal Flotation Equipment4. Personal Flotation Equipment

USCG-approved life jackets must be wornUSCG-approved life jackets must be worn Vessels over 20 ft with cabin excepted if in cabin Vessels over 20 ft with cabin excepted if in cabin

or cockpit and conditions permitor cockpit and conditions permit Non-swimmers / beginners must wear life Non-swimmers / beginners must wear life

jackets underwayjackets underway Do not have to wear life Do not have to wear life

jackets during proper SSD jackets during proper SSD activity (swimming, snorkeling,activity (swimming, snorkeling, etc.) etc.)

5. Buddy System5. Buddy System

Buddy pairs of boatsBuddy pairs of boats Keep track of each otherKeep track of each other Be prepared to come in to helpBe prepared to come in to help Check in and check out of the waterCheck in and check out of the water

6. Skill Proficiency6. Skill Proficiency

Knowledge and skill to participate safelyKnowledge and skill to participate safely Passengers know self-rescuePassengers know self-rescue Operators meet govt requirements, maintain Operators meet govt requirements, maintain

control of craft, handle environment changes, control of craft, handle environment changes, keep activities within capabilitieskeep activities within capabilities

Sailing – basic proficiency (tack, jibe, run), Sailing – basic proficiency (tack, jibe, run), return to launchreturn to launch

Extended sailing – licensed or bareboat skipper Extended sailing – licensed or bareboat skipper qualificationqualification

7. Planning7. Planning

Preparation – regulations, transportation, Preparation – regulations, transportation, equipment, supplies. Route, water levels, pull-equipment, supplies. Route, water levels, pull-outs, current charts and information.outs, current charts and information.

Float Plan – notifications, before and afterFloat Plan – notifications, before and after Weather – Plan for poor weather, act if weather Weather – Plan for poor weather, act if weather

is badis bad Contingencies – Possible emergencies, plan Contingencies – Possible emergencies, plan

changes. Emergency contacts, backups.changes. Emergency contacts, backups.

8. Equipment8. Equipment

Craft – suitable, seaworthy, floatable, meet regs, Craft – suitable, seaworthy, floatable, meet regs, good repairgood repair

Life jackets and paddles sized to participantsLife jackets and paddles sized to participants Emergency equipment ready for useEmergency equipment ready for use Spares appropriate to the activity properly Spares appropriate to the activity properly

stowedstowed Critical supplies shared stowageCritical supplies shared stowage Enough vessels to carry on if one sinksEnough vessels to carry on if one sinks

9. Discipline9. Discipline

Follow the rules!Follow the rules! Discuss before outing, review before boardingDiscuss before outing, review before boarding Give reasonsGive reasons Be impartialBe impartial Use good judgementUse good judgement

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Describe the safety equipment required by law for Describe the safety equipment required by law for your ship’s primary vessel.your ship’s primary vessel.

All BoatsAll Boats

One life jacket (Type 1, 2, or 3) for every person One life jacket (Type 1, 2, or 3) for every person on board.on board.

Power Boats Under 16'Power Boats Under 16'Sail Boats 14'-16'Sail Boats 14'-16'

Certificate of number on boardCertificate of number on board State registration numbers displayedState registration numbers displayed One B-1 fire extinguisher (enclosed engine)One B-1 fire extinguisher (enclosed engine) ““Efficient” sound signal (air horn, whistle)Efficient” sound signal (air horn, whistle) Gasoline – approved backfire control deviceGasoline – approved backfire control device Gasoline – powered ventilation *Gasoline – powered ventilation * Navigation lights – sunset to sunriseNavigation lights – sunset to sunrise Installed toilet – USCG approvedInstalled toilet – USCG approved

Boats Over 16'Boats Over 16'

Throwable life cushion (Type 4)Throwable life cushion (Type 4) One orange distress flag and one electric One orange distress flag and one electric

distress lightdistress light

OROR Three handheld or floating orange distress Three handheld or floating orange distress

signals and one electric distress lightsignals and one electric distress light

OROR Three combination red flares (handheld, meteor, Three combination red flares (handheld, meteor,

or parachute)or parachute)

Boats Over 26'Boats Over 26'

One B-2 or two B-1 fire extinguishersOne B-2 or two B-1 fire extinguishers Sound signal – 4-6 seconds, one-half mile soundSound signal – 4-6 seconds, one-half mile sound Oil pollution placard – near engine or bilgeOil pollution placard – near engine or bilge Garbage placard – conspicuous placeGarbage placard – conspicuous place

Boats 39.4' or GreaterBoats 39.4' or Greater

Copy of Copy of Navigation RulesNavigation Rules (inland only) (inland only) Large bell *Large bell *

Other ConsiderationsOther Considerations

Engine is often under the helm. May not be able Engine is often under the helm. May not be able to man the helm with an engine fireto man the helm with an engine fire

Fire extinguishers often at galley near main Fire extinguishers often at galley near main hatch, and forward cabin near mast. May need hatch, and forward cabin near mast. May need to enter through forward hatch to accessto enter through forward hatch to access

Radio often mounted aft, may be inaccessibleRadio often mounted aft, may be inaccessible Do not remove engine access hatches until Do not remove engine access hatches until

ready to fight fire. Added oxygen may cause ready to fight fire. Added oxygen may cause flare-up.flare-up.

BSA RequirementsBSA Requirements

Cruising boats – First aid kit, charts, VHF radioCruising boats – First aid kit, charts, VHF radio Annual Vessel Safety CheckAnnual Vessel Safety Check Recommended:Recommended: Anchor, compass, dewatering, boat hookAnchor, compass, dewatering, boat hook Fuel, spare parts, tools, extra lineFuel, spare parts, tools, extra line EPIRB if going offshoreEPIRB if going offshore Personnel:Personnel: Water, food, clothing, hats, sunscreenWater, food, clothing, hats, sunscreen

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Develop a ship’s station bill for your ship and Develop a ship’s station bill for your ship and review it with an adult leader.review it with an adult leader.

Man OverboardMan Overboard

OOD/BNOOD/BN – Direct vessel back to MOB. Direct crew in – Direct vessel back to MOB. Direct crew in rescue proceduresrescue procedures

HelmHelm – Execute Williamson turn or other directed – Execute Williamson turn or other directed maneuvers. Turn engine OFF approaching MOB.maneuvers. Turn engine OFF approaching MOB.

Nav/RadioNav/Radio – Plot MOB position, make distress call – Plot MOB position, make distress call LookoutLookout – point toward MOB. Don't take eyes off MOB. – point toward MOB. Don't take eyes off MOB.

Advise OOD & HelmAdvise OOD & Helm Deck crewDeck crew – throw life preservers, MOB markers. – throw life preservers, MOB markers.

Prepare to dowse sails. Prepare to retrieve MOBPrepare to dowse sails. Prepare to retrieve MOB

FireFire

OOD/BN - Direct crew fighting fire. Consider engine shutdown. Dowse sails ASAP.Helm - Maintain control. Position vessel so fire is on lee side. Consider engine shutdown.Nav/Radio - Mark/ plot position. Make distress call. Lookout - Advise OOD and helm of closest land or vessel help.Deck Crew - Retrieve all fire extinguishers. Fight fire. Shut off fuel supply. Report status. Prepare to dowse sails.

CollisionCollision

OOD/BNOOD/BN - Direct helm to avoid collision, - Direct helm to avoid collision, crew to brace for collision.crew to brace for collision.HelmHelm - Turn and use motor to avoid - Turn and use motor to avoid collision or minimize damage. Brace. collision or minimize damage. Brace. Nav/RadioNav/Radio - Mark/ plot position. Brace. - Mark/ plot position. Brace. Make distress call at OOD direction.Make distress call at OOD direction.LookoutLookout - Move to safer position. Brace. - Move to safer position. Brace. Advise helm.Advise helm.Deck crewDeck crew - Brace. Follow OOD - Brace. Follow OOD direction.direction.

Damage ControlDamage Control

OOD/BNOOD/BN - Direct crew in damage control - Direct crew in damage controlHelmHelm - Position vessel to minimize further - Position vessel to minimize further damage and water inflow.damage and water inflow.Nav/RadioNav/Radio - Mark/ plot position. Make - Mark/ plot position. Make distress call at OOD direction.distress call at OOD direction.LookoutLookout - Advise of vessel condition. - Advise of vessel condition. Advise of other dangers.Advise of other dangers.Deck crewDeck crew - Follow OOD direction. Put - Follow OOD direction. Put plugs in holes. Fother sail over major plugs in holes. Fother sail over major damage if possible.damage if possible.

Abandon ShipAbandon ShipOOD/BN - Direct crew to gather abandon ship bag / equipment. Don life jacket. Launch life rafts, etc.Helm - Position vessel to provide shelter to crew while abandoning. Don life jacket.Nav/Radio - Mark / plot position. Don life jacket. Make distress call. Gather abandon ship bag equipment & supplies. Take portable radio.Lookout - Account for all crew. See deck crew duties. Deck Crew - Don life jacket. Tether and launch life rafts, etc. Load spare life jackets. All crew link up.

Abandon Ship BagAbandon Ship Bag

Use a waterproof bag, or even a sail bagUse a waterproof bag, or even a sail bag Water EPIRB/Radio Flares Horn/Pump BellWater EPIRB/Radio Flares Horn/Pump Bell Mirror Flashlight/lights Orange flag GPSMirror Flashlight/lights Orange flag GPS FA kit Spare line Hats Sunscreen KnifeFA kit Spare line Hats Sunscreen Knife Nav kit Jackets Food Ice ChestNav kit Jackets Food Ice Chest Compass Charts Fishing gearCompass Charts Fishing gear

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Describe three types of equipment used in marine Describe three types of equipment used in marine communications.communications.

Very High Frequency (VHF)Very High Frequency (VHF)

VHF radios – mast mounted, handheldVHF radios – mast mounted, handheld Line of sight – mast mounted has greater rangeLine of sight – mast mounted has greater range No license required – anyone can talk, but there No license required – anyone can talk, but there

are rulesare rules Channel 16 – Calling. Distress.Channel 16 – Calling. Distress. Channels 68, 69, 71, 72 – recreational boatersChannels 68, 69, 71, 72 – recreational boaters For lake and near-shore vesselsFor lake and near-shore vessels

High Frequency (HF)High Frequency (HF)

HF radio – ship mountedHF radio – ship mounted Large, expensiveLarge, expensive Requires operator (notRequires operator (not

ham) license, ship licenseham) license, ship license Range – to 10,000 miles, Range – to 10,000 miles,

but inconsistentbut inconsistent For oceangoing vesselsFor oceangoing vessels

Citizen's Band (CB)Citizen's Band (CB)

CB primary use is truckers, etc.CB primary use is truckers, etc. CB equipment is less expensiveCB equipment is less expensive USCG does not monitor CBUSCG does not monitor CB Getting a distress call through – Getting a distress call through –

does not have a standard does not have a standard distress frequencydistress frequency

Not recommendedNot recommended

Radiotelephone ProcedureRadiotelephone Procedure

““Defiant, Defiant, Defiant, this is Envie, over”Defiant, Defiant, Defiant, this is Envie, over” ““Envie, Defiant, over”Envie, Defiant, over” ““Defiant, go six eight, over”Defiant, go six eight, over” ““Envie, six eight, out”Envie, six eight, out” ““Defiant, Defiant, Defiant, Envie six eight, over”Defiant, Defiant, Defiant, Envie six eight, over” ““Envie, Defiant, go ahead”Envie, Defiant, go ahead” ““conversation...., over”conversation...., over” ““Defiant, say again, over”Defiant, say again, over” ““Envie, out”Envie, out”

ProwordsProwords

Over – your turn to talkOver – your turn to talk Out – I have finished talkingOut – I have finished talking ““Over and out” – bad formOver and out” – bad form Roger – I understand or acknowledgeRoger – I understand or acknowledge Wilco – I will complyWilco – I will comply Say again – repeat your transmissionSay again – repeat your transmission I spell – in phonetic alphabetI spell – in phonetic alphabet

Emergencies ReviewEmergencies Review

Mayday – life threatening situationMayday – life threatening situation Pan Pan – safety of vessel or propertyPan Pan – safety of vessel or property Securité – safety messageSecurité – safety message

Phonetic AlphabetPhonetic Alphabet

Alpha Hotel Oscar VictorAlpha Hotel Oscar Victor Bravo India Papa WhiskeyBravo India Papa Whiskey Charlie Juliet Quebec X-RayCharlie Juliet Quebec X-Ray Delta Kilo Romeo YankeeDelta Kilo Romeo Yankee Echo Lima Sierra ZuluEcho Lima Sierra Zulu Foxtrot Mike TangoFoxtrot Mike Tango Golf November UniformGolf November Uniform

PracticePractice

Two way communications – one person is one Two way communications – one person is one boat, second person is second boatboat, second person is second boat

Practice an emergency call – one person has the Practice an emergency call – one person has the emergency, second person is USCGemergency, second person is USCG

Do it – using VHF (or CB) and other Sea Scout Do it – using VHF (or CB) and other Sea Scout boats or other boatersboats or other boaters

Do not do radio checks on Channel 16 Do not do radio checks on Channel 16

Questions?Questions?