Small Boats

Question 1

What is the Sea Painter and its purpose?

Answer 1

A synthetic line that holds the RIB alongside the Carrier.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Steadying Lines?

Answer 2

To steady the boat during hoisting and lowering operations.

Question 3

What is the purpose of Man ropes (Monkey lines)?

Answer 3

For the boat crew to hold on to during hoisting and lowering of the RIB.

Question 4

How many life boats are onboard?

Answer 4

2

Question 5

What is the type of life boat onboard?

Answer 5

7 meter

Question 6

What is the maximum number of personnel lowered in the RIB?

Answer 6

4

Question 7

What is the maximum number of personnel hoisted in the RIB?

Answer 7

5

Question 8

Who is a part of the boat crew?

Answer 8

Coxswain
Boat Officer
Boat Engineer
SAR Swimmer

Question 9

What is the Recovery procedure for the RIB?

Answer 9

1. Coxswain comes alongside.
2. Make up the Sea Painter.
3. Make up the forward steadying line.
4. Make up the aft steadying line.
5. Attach the hook.
6. Hoist the RIB.
7. Disembark boat crew.
8. Secure RIB in cradle.

Question 10

What is the Launch procedure for the RIB?

Answer 10

1. Bring the RIB to the rail.
2. Embark the boat crew.
3. Lower the RIB to the water.
4. Release the hook.
5. Cast off aft steadying line.
6. Cast off forward steading line.
7. Cast off Sea Painter.
8. Coxswain carry out your orders.

Question 11

What is the name of the Port RIB?

Answer 11

Alice

Question 12

What is the name of the Starboard RIB?

Answer 12

Edith