EC-SAR Coxswain Cram

Collision Regulation Boundaries

What does COLREG stand for?

COLREG demarcation lines

Lines that separate international and inland waters indicating the navigation rules that boaters must follow to avoid collision

Johns Pass Bridge

The northernmost COLREG in our AOR falls over ___

Blind Pass Bridge

The second northernmost COLREG in our AOR falls over ___

long key, 8 and 9 PAG, mullet key

The COLREG near PAG extends from the southernmost tip of ____, over markers ___, to the northernmost tip of ____

Egmont Key Light, Egmont Key Range Rear Light, Shore of Mullet Key

The COLREG that spans Main Shipping Channel extends from ___ in the south, over the ___, and to the ___ in the north

Bean Point, Egmont Key

The COLREG that is closest to Passage Key extends from the northwestern point of ___ to the southernmost tip of ___

1 short blast

sound signal indicating "I am altering my course to starboard" (passing port to port)

2 short blasts

sound signal indicating "I am altering my course to port" (passing starboard to starboard)

3 short blasts

sound signal indicating "I am operating astern propulsion"

1 prolonged blast

sound signal indicating "I am entering a blind corner or nearing an obstructed area"

5 short blasts

sound signal indicating danger or disagreement

7:1

The ideal scope ratio is ___ ft of line for every ___ ft of water depth

5:1

The minimum scope ratio is ___ ft of line for every ___ft of water

short

If the anchor will not set because there is too much vertical strain being applied, it means the scope is too ___

long

If the anchor will set but the boat is still being affected by wind and/or current, the scope is too ___

drop a MOB

With regard to both anchoring and person overboard, what is the most accurate and quickest method to record the location of the boat when the personnel/equipment was dropped?

seacock is closed

what's the most effective method of securing a leak in an SRU baitwell system?

SC permission, PFDs

Two most important safety measures for taking on additional personnel/transport

Vessel B

Vessel A is heading N towards 1st span intersection from the Sunshine Skyway channel. Vessel B is heading W towards the same intersection from PEW. Who is the stand on vessel?

Don't hit shit, don't get hit

When approaching a crossing situation, what's a more important rule than stand way/give way vessels?

Radar, Depth Sounder

What are 2 resources on a vessel that give you real-time information rather than estimated information?

Chart plotter

What is a resource on a vessel that gives you estimated information rather than real-time information?

Safe speed

An example of a Coast Guard Navigation Rule for Inland Waters is that vessels should proceed at ___ so they can take effective action to avoid collision

Use your radar.

Translate this CG Navigation Rule for Inland Waters: "Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if the risk of collision exists.

white, 50-70

According to CG Navigation Rules for Inland Waters, a vessel in distress must flash a ___ light ____ times per minute.

Cut A Buoy 3A and 4A, Cut B lower range light, Port Manatee Outbound Range Light

Hazards when searching E of Main Span

Port Manatee Channel Outbound Range Rear light, W 6s

What structure is south of Marker 6 PEW?

Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971

Authorizes the "Secretary" to establish minimum safety standards for boats, a numbering system for all boats equipped with propulsion machinery, and a Boating Safety Advisory Council

Add 5

Convert a true heading to magnetic heading

Subtract 5

Convert a magnetic heading to a true heading

Territorial sea baseline

line that defines the shoreward extent of the territorial sea of the US

12 nm

how far does the territorial sea extend from the US baseline

24 nm

how far can the contiguous zone extend from the US baseline

1972

When were the COLREG demarcation lines established

Boat

Vessel that carries 6 people or less for hire, is chartered or leased, or is used for non commercial use

gratuitously and in good faith

what is the first part of the good sam provision that applies to EC-SAR

rendering assistance without objection

what is the second part of the good sam provision that applies to EC-SAR

is not liable for damages as a result of rendering assistance

what is the third part of the good sam provision that applies to EC-SAR

salvage, towage, medical treatment, or other assistance

what is the fourth part of the good sam provision that applies to EC-SAR

ordinary, reasonable, and prudent individual

what is the fifth part of the good sam provision that applies to EC-SAR

13

at what age are you no longer required to wear a PFD when underway

one for every POB

how many PFDs must be on board a vessel under way

Type I

Offshore PFD designed to exclusively float PIW face up

Type II

Nearshore PFD that will turn PIW either face up or vertical

Type III

Nearshore PFD that allows for a vertical position in the water, meant for recreational use

Type IV

Throwable PFD

16

All vessels ___ft or longer must have an additional type IV PFD

5B

Boats under 26 ft must have a ___ fire extinguisher on board

A

fire extinguisher for solids

B

fire extinguisher for liquids

C

fire extinguisher for electrical fires

26, 20B

boats longer than ___ ft must have 2 5B fire extinguishers or a single ___ fire extinguisher

40

boats longer than ___ ft must have 3 or more 5B fire extinguishers

enclosed space

boats without a(n) ____ are not required to have a fire extinguisher on board

3 day/night flares, ventilation, sound signals, and nav lights

in addition to a fire extinguisher and additional Type IV, what are all boats over 16ft required to carry

night, day

Boats under 16ft must carry ___ flares but not ___ flares

port

your red nav light is on your ___

starboard

your green nav light is on your ___

they will overtake you

if a vessel is ahead of you and is moving on the horizon, ___

collision course

if a vessel is stationary on the horizon, ___

you will overtake them

if a vessel is moving on the horizon and is behind you, ___

vessels not under command

What type of vessel has the most right-of-way?

vessels with restricted maneuverability

What type of vessel has the second most right of way?

vessels engaged in fishing

What type of vessel has more right of way than a sailing vessel, but less right of way than a vessel under tow?

sailing vessel

what type of vessel has the second least right of way?

power vessel

what type of vessel has the least right of way

22.5

If a vessel is ___ degrees abaft of another, it must give way to any crossing vessel

SOS

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sterndrive

An I/O is also known as a ___

right-handed

a propeller that turns clockwise when in forward is called ___

displacement hull type

hull type that reacts more to current than wind (if no superstructure), found on sailboats, trawlers, and large yachts

planing hull type

hull type that has a smaller draft than a displacement hull, but more than a flat bottomed boat (i.e. fishing vessel)

pressure differential, splitting of water on the rudder

Boats are steered by a ___ caused by the ___

screw current

flow of water into and away from the propeller