Becces Flashcards
(8 cards)
COLISION WITH SUBMERGED OBJECT
If safe do do so, reduce engine rpm, place in neutral, notify crew of casualty
Determine what was hit, where it was located, and if it can be seen
Verify current position, depth of water, evaluate situation, and notify the unit/operational Commander
DAMAGE TO COLLAR
Coaxing notifies and directs crew to investigate the casualty and report status
Coxswain notifies the unit/operational commander and continues to steer the boat on course, as directed
ENGINE FIRE
Reduce RPM to neutral on both engines
Notify crew of casualty
Verbally identify affected engine
Secure affected engine
If possible, swcure fuel to the engines by closing the fuel shutoff valves
Crew member check outboard engine and assess situation
ENGINE HIGH WATER TEMPERATURE
If safe to do so, reduce engine rpm to clutch ahead. Verbally identify affected engine
Check engine gauges for general alarms. if temperature is not reduced, place affected engine in neutral
Coxswain notifies and directs the crew to investigate the casualty and report status
If safe to do so, have crew member check for cooling indicator
Secure affected engine of necessary
Verify current position, evaluate situation, and notify unit/Operational commander
LOSS OF CONTROL OF ENGINE RPM
If safe to do so, attempt to reduce rpm to clutch and place in neutral. If engine rpm cannot be reduced, secure the engine using the ignition key switch or by tripping the emergency kill switch. If necessary, stop fuel to the engine using the fuel shutoff valves.
Check engine gauges for throttle or general engine alarms.
Coxswain notifies and directs the crew to investigate the casualty and report status, cause and, if applicable, estimated time to repair.
Verify current position, evaluate situation, and notify the Unit/Operational Commander of the casualty.
LOSS OF FUEL OIL PRESSURE
If safe to do so, reduce rpm to clutch and place in neutral. Verbally identify affected engine or engines.
Verify the fuel tank level at the gauge on the Coxswain’s console.
Coxswain notifies and directs the crew to investigate the casualty and report status.
Verify current position, evaluate situation, and notify the Unit/Operational Commander of the casualty.
LOSS OF LUBE OIL PRESSURE
Coxswain immediately checks gauges for oil pressure or general alarms, reduces rpm to neutral and secures the affected engine.
Verbally identify affected engine.
Coxswain notifies and directs the crew to investigate the casualty and report status.
Verify position, evaluate situation, and notify the Unit/Operational Commander of the casualty.
STEERING CASUALTY
If safe to do so, reduce rpm to clutch and place in neutral.
Coxswain notifies and directs the crew to investigate the casualty and report status, cause and, if applicable, estimated time to repair.
Verify current position, evaluate situation, and notify the Unit/Operational Commander of the casualty
