TRAINING GUIDELINESFOR

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Training for all Vessel Crew

WELCOME ABOARD!

One of the primary commitments of this company is the health and safety of the passengers and employees and you are an important part of our safety plan. All managers, captains and employees are responsible for their personal safety, the safety of their fellow employees and the safety of our passengers and guests. This attention begins at the top and extends to every one of us. This responsibility cannot be delegated and needs the participation of all employees to provide a safe work environment.

As a new crewmember you will find this to be a challenging opportunity to prove yourself. You will be asked to do many tasks that at first might seem foreign to you. You are to become the eyes and ears of the licensed officers that operate the vessel that you serve aboard. More often than not, you will be the first person on scene in almost every emergency, due to your proximity to the passengers and equipment that are carried on board your vessel. You will be asked to learn new ideas, procedures and techniques in carrying out the management and captain’s efforts to provide a safe atmosphere for both the passengers and the vessels’ crew. Don’t hesitate to aptly and quickly demonstrate this new found knowledge.

Communication is essential in our safety system. If you have dealt with a small situation, be sure to relay everything that occurred to the Captain immediately. If you have any sense that the situation may be more than you can handle, ask for assistance immediately. If the emergency includes a fire of any size, pass the word to the Captain before you take any other actions. A small fire can quickly get out of hand.

REMEMBER, SAFETY BEGINS WITH YOU!

UNIFORMS

Your uniform not only informs the passengers that you are a crew member, but also gives you immediate authority in times of emergency. Keep your uniform neat and clean because of the several messages that it conveys. During those times, passengers will find you because of your uniform; however, your uniform affords you only a short period of time to seize the attention of the passengers and ability to have them heed you. If your uniform is soiled or torn, the passengers will not listen to you as readily as a crew member wearing a neat and clean one. As a matter of real safety, the uniform is an inexpensive, yet practical method of overall vessel safety practices.

The neatness of your uniform also tells the passengers a lot about the type of vessel that they are sailing upon. Immaculate uniforms worn by neat and clean-cut crew members will give passengers a better first and overall impression of the company you are representing as well as allowing them to recognize, listen and respond to you in times of emergencies.

DRUGS/ALCOHOL

This company and its vessels are drug-free workplaces. Alcohol will also not be tolerated at work. All employees must be unimpaired when they report for duty, ready to take care of the passengers and work safety with their fellow employees.

We are required to have an active drug and alcohol testing program. Any employee with a safety sensitive position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under this program. This program is audited by the U.S. Coast Guard for compliance. Pre-employment testing, Random testing, post accident testing and for-cause testing are all required tests.

VESSEL FAMILIARIZATION

When you first join any vessel your first job is to familiarize yourself with your work area as well as the entire vessel. A senior crew member will be happy to assist you with this task. Learn where all your equipment is located that you need to complete your job, but also take time to learn where all the fire extinguishers, life jackets, life rings, evacuation equipment, first aid kit, and other important items are located. You will learn how to use these items as your training progress, but first you have to know WHERE they are. Make sure you know where exit routes are and make sure they you never block them with equipment or stores.

Seamanship has a vocabulary of its own. Once aboard a vessel, a restroom become a head, a rope becomes a line and doesn’t break – it parts. You will be using these terms before you know it, talking like an “old salt” but until then, if you are confused or don’t understand, ask a question.

SAFE VESSEL OPERATIONS

The vessel is equipped with coamings in the thresholds. These raised thresholds are designed to keep any water from entering into the vessel. They are mandated by the U.S. Coast Guard, and crew should always be mindful that passengers do not expect to step over a coaming to enter the vessel. Be careful as you step over the coamings and always be ready to assist any passenger to step over as well.

To assure you are aware of your surroundings and ready to assist a passenger you should not bring your personal electronics or cell phone on the boat. Texting, listening to music on headphones and personal phone calls should be activities you enjoy during breaks and time off.

Foul weather on the boat can arrive unexpectedly and can cause hazards for the passengers. Wet decks, movement of the vessel and swinging of doors and hatches are typical hazards for crew to watch out for and be ready to assist passengers.

Wakes from other passing ships and boats will cause unexpected movement of the vessel. Assure that passengers always use handrails and stairwells at all times. Keep gear and equipment secured at all times as well.

MUSTER LISTS / STATION BILLS

Every vessel will have a station bill or muster list that tell the crew what their duties are during an emergency. This document is posted in various locations throughout the ship including many of the general passageways on each deck, in berthing areas, in general areas such as dining rooms, and other various locations in which personnel may generally transit.  On this document you will find a plethora of information including sound signals for emergency situations, a list of the entire marine crew (by position and billet number, possibly including yours) listing all station locations for various emergency scenarios and general safety at sea instruction.  If not already known, please take the time to familiarize yourself with and memorize the sound signals that signal the various emergency situations.Not all crew members are shown on the muster list, but every crew member will benefit from familiarizing themselves with this document. And, remember that the Captain is ultimately responsible for everything that happens on the vessel, so follow the Captains instructions, wait for

commands from the Captain before proceeding with an operation and keep the Captain informed about any activity on board.

 COMMUNICATION AND MARINE TERMINOLOGY

Vessel Descriptions Aft: toward the back of the boat Bow: front end of the boat Port: the left side of a boat when facing forward Starboard: the right side of a boat when facing forward Stern: the back end of the boat Windward: the direction towards the wind Leeward: the direction away from the wind Gangway: a ramp that lead on or off a boat. Can also be called a

stage on a riverboat. Helm: the steering station on a boat.

SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENTS

USCG requires that safety announcements are made regarding lifejackets use and location and emergency equipment location and use immediately after boarding or prior to getting underway. You may be required to make this announcement. Every crew should be familiar with this information and ready to answer questions.

UNRULY PASSENGERS

The first step to preventing disruptive behavior on board is during the boarding and screening of passengers. Watch for behavior issues and intoxication and bring any concerns to the Captains attention immediately. Parents of small children should be reminded to know where their child is at all times and keep them inside the vessel.

If passengers become unruly, if a fight breaks out: Notify the Captain immediately Any entertainment will be stopped immediately Crowd control measures will be initiated Captain will return to the dock and call U.S. Coast Guard or law

enforcement as appropriate.

DISPOSAL/OVERBOARD DISCHARGE

Our marine environment is important to us. We are committed to protecting our special part of the world. To this end, we must make sure that nothing

should go overboard. No garbage and no plastics can ever go overboard. We have a special manual to assure that we do everything that we can to keep our discharges into the water to a minimum and as clean as possible, as required by the Clean Water Act.

No trash should ever be thrown into the water. If you ever see pollutants in the water, notify the Captain immediately.

BIOHAZARD/GERM TRANSMISSION

Crew members should avoid direct contact with blood or bodily fluids. Use proper equipment and techniques when cleaning the vessel. For safe practices, see the PVA training film on Personal Safety.

ENCLOSED SPACE ENTRY

Spaces in the vessel that are not normally accessed and that are closed up for extended periods of time (confined spaces) may not be accessed by crew members that are untrained. These spaces should never be opened or entered unless accompanied by the Master of the vessel.

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT

People conducting maintenance/repair operations on machinery and equipment are exposed to possible injury from the unexpected start-up of

the equipment, or the release of stored energy in the equipment. The purpose of a Lockout/Tagout program is to prevent injury to individuals performing repair and maintenance tasks. If you see a tag on a piece of equipment, do not remove the tag and do not bypass the tag to start the equipment.

VESSEL HOUSEKEEPING

It is essential for safe operations that vessels be clean and gear be stowed properly. Wet floors should be mopped or marked as a hazard. Be aware of any potential mess and clean it up as soon as possible.

CHEMICAL SAFETY/MSDS INFORMATION

On your vessel or in the office you will find a binder containing the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and cleaning products used in your organization. They are available for your reference at any time.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

The most common injury on board any vessel or in the adjacent area of the vessel for both crew and passengers is the one caused by a slip, trip or fall. Slips and falls can usually be prevented by keeping your work pace clean and clear. Water, liquids or debris on the deck, gangways or stairwells should be cleaned and dried immediately. Use of the handrails when using the stairwells is encouraged.

INCIDENT REPORTING

The Company has an incident report form that is to be completed for every incident, regardless if medical assistance is needed.

Follow these steps when there is an incident: Provide passenger or crew member with the appropriate first aid

assistance and ask if they need further medical assistance. Notify the Captain as soon as practicable. Fill out the company report with crew statements Ask the passenger or crew member to fill out the appropriate portion

of the report. If the injured person refuses to complete the incident report, indicate passenger refused the report.

It is very IMPORTANT to take pictures of the injury and areas where the injury occurred.

Any witnesses, either crew or passenger, should complete a written statement.

Assure that the passenger has been taken care of, but do not engage in a discussion of what happened or who might be at fault. Do not engage in conversation about accident with other passengers.

If the injury requires medical assistance beyond first aid: Any crew member directly involved in the accident will need to be

tested for alcohol within two (2) hours of the incident and tested for dangerous substances within 30 hours of the incident. Your Captain or Manager will notify you if this applies to you.

MAN OVERBOARD

When a person falls overboard, do not lose sight of the person in the water. Assure that the Captain receives word immediately, in order to turn the vessel and return to the person in the water. Solicit assistance as needed. Throw ring buoy, life jacket (PFD) or any other object that will assist the person to remain afloat.

PREVENTING MAN OVERBOARD

Assure that passengers are never sitting on the rails, climbing outside of rails, hanging out windows, standing on chairs or tables, sitting on the backs of chairs. Deter any roughhousing on the vessel, notify the Captain if you cannot control the situation.

Assure that passengers stay well clear when rigging gangways and handling lines. Do not let passengers begin to disembark unless you have safely secured all equipment.

SECURITY

Security is the responsibility of every employee in our company. You will receive specific training on the requirements of security. There are certain areas of our vessels that are designated as “restricted” and access to this areas is limited to those who have completed a detailed background checks and been issued a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC). If you need to access a restricted space, you must assure that you are accompanied by someone holding a TWIC.

If you see any unusual or suspicious activity, tell your Captain right away. Don’t worry that you might be

SAFETY MEETINGS, DRILLS AND EXERCISES

You will be required to attend all safety meetings and participate in all drills and exercises. These will be excellent opportunities for you to learn new information and improve your skills, making you an invaluable part of the safe operation of your vessel, enhancing the trip for your passengers.

DECKHAND TRAININGSECTION 1 – TRAINING

Congratulations to your selection as a Deckhand, the next level of the safety team that operates the vessel. Below is an outline of the material that you will learn to better assist your Captain and other crew members.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. COMPANY POLICY Job Description Company Rules and Regulations

II. PERSONAL SAFETY Work Vests Lifting

Slips and FallsPower ToolsPersonal Protection Equipment

III. VESSEL FAMILIARIZATION Safety Equipment fire system primary life saving equipment

secondary lifesaving equipment exits, egress, refuge & muster areas electrical system vessel deck plans & layout sample deck layout

IV. LINE HANDLING LinesSafety

lay out operational inspection

V. GENERAL PASSENGER SAFETYEmbarking/Disembarking

gangwaysgangway etiquette gangway duty gangway responsibilities

Passenger Management general passenger management emergency passenger management

passenger assistance enforcement of company policy housekeepingHey, its broken.

VI. EMERGENCY PROCEDURESContingency PlansEmergency DrillsEmergency SignalsFire Education

fire triangleTypesfire extinguishersfire main systemsfixed firefighting systemsventilation systems

Fire Preventionspontaneous combustionelectricaltrash can fireschemical mixtures

Emergency Fuel Shut Off/ Environmental ProtectionFuel Oil Spills CommunicationMan OverboardAbandon Ship

VII. TERMINOLOGY vessel descriptionsvessel construction emergency glossaryline handlingtypical directions/lines on a vessel

I. COMPANY INFORMATION

NOTE: if your present company policy book or handbook already contains this information,

PLEASE DELETE THIS SECTION

COMPANY POLICYPLEASE INSERT YOUR COMPANY POLICY HERE

Make sure your company policy follows all of your state and federal regulations including, doctrine of employment fairness, sexual harassment, use of drugs or alcohol on the job, exposure to noxious or hazardous materials, the use of MSDS ( material safety data sheets ) and any company specific policy you wish to include.

JOB DESCRIPTIONPLEASE INSERT JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

Include all responsibilities that a deckhand on your vessel would have to perform and include words to the effect, ... and any other tasks deemed necessary by the management or captain....

COMPANY RULES AND REGULATIONSPLEASE INSERT APPROPRIATE COMPANY SPECIFIC RULES HERE

II. PERSONAL SAFETY

WORK VESTS

You may have been issued a work vest to wear while handling lines on either the vessel or the dock. For some operations, this is part of your overall safety equipment. It has been designed to keep you afloat if you fall into the water. An experienced crew member will show you how to properly don (put on) the work vest. It is important to begin by straightening out the straps and fastening it correctly so that it will properly work for you should you need it. It only takes a few seconds to secure it properly and it could save your life. Always keep it in good condition and return it to its proper storage place because other crew members may need to use it. Unfortunately, you’ll never know when you will need it. Remember, that it is up to you to take an active role in your own personal safety.

LIFTING

Prior to moving or lifting an object look it over and if there are no lifting instructions or handles on it, decide where to hold it and look for sharp edges or slick spots. Check out the path that you have selected for tripping hazards. As a general safety precaution, you should never attempt to lift heavy or bulky items by yourself. If two persons are needed to lift or move an object, one person should be in charge and indicate when to lift, move and lower. If available, use a lifting support belt. Place your feet as close to the object being lifted and position your feet sufficiently apart for balance. Squat down, straddle the object somewhat and keep your back straight. Grasp object firmly and lift. Do not jerk the weight but try to lift smoothly using the large muscles in the legs by straightening them out, do not lift with your back. Keep the object in close to your body. If you have to change directions, move your entire body instead of twisting your back. When putting the object down, reverse the lifting procedure being careful not to pinch your fingers or toes.

PREVENTING SLIPS AND FALLS

The most common injury on board or in the adjacent area of the vessel to both passengers and crew members is the one caused by slips or falls. You notice this is repeated throughout this manual, but cannot be stressed enough. Just as many of these accidents happen to experienced crew members as they do to a new deckhand, so stay vigilant to hazards at all times. Slips and falls can usually be prevented by keeping your work space clean and clear. Water, liquids or debris on the deck, gangways or stairwells should be cleaned and dried immediately. Horseplay or running is strictly

forbidden. Use of the handrails when using the stairwells is encouraged. Be prepared for the vessel to move unexpectedly at any time.

You will be responsible for patrolling the vessel and preventing the hazards that might cause a slip and fall. Watch for wet surfaces, loose gear, broken equipment, loose carpets and runner mats: all these could trip a fellow crew member or a passenger. If you can’t fix the situation notify the captain or manager.

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Personal protection equipment is used to protect you from hearing loss, damage to your eyes and respiratory system. Use of this equipment is not optional, it is not “macho” to decide you don’t need safety equipment, and will put both you and the company at risk by not using the provided equipment.

Eye protection equipment is required when working with or around equipment tools, or areas that have flying debris. Always follow operating instructions when using this type of equipment and make sure that your eye protection is securely fastened.

Hearing protection is also required in certain designated “high noise” areas of the vessel. The engine room is just one area that you must wear hearing protection. Certain tools that you may use will also require you to wear these. The general rule of thumb is if you must raise your voice to be heard from two feet away, hearing protection should be used.

Respiratory protection is also to be used when accomplishing certain tasks. Among those requiring this type of protection are: grinding, chipping, painting, cleaning of parts, raising dust or whenever chemicals are mixed or used equipment is required when working with or around equipment tools, or areas that have flying debris. Always follow operating instructions when using this type of equipment and make sure that your eye protection is securely fastened.

III. VESSEL FAMILIARIZATION

One of the first and most important duties that will be required of you is getting to know the safety equipment and its location on the vessel.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

There are various safety systems located throughout the vessel that are required by the United States Coast Guard. These systems are described below and the knowledge, use and location of them will be an important part of your job.

Fire System - The fire main is run off a fire pump that is controlled from the engine room. The components of the fire main are the valves and fire hoses of each numbered fire station that are located throughout the vessel. Another integral part of the fire system are the fire extinguishers that are also numbered and located throughout the vessel. Some vessels have fixed fire fighting systems that are piped into the engine room, located adjacent to it and can be set off from a remote location. Some vessels are equipped with fire/ smoke doors and ventilation ducts that need to be secured (closed) when a fire is reported.

Primary Life Saving Equipment - This equipment includes life jackets (both adult and child) and buoyant apparatus. Children’s life jackets have to be stored apart and must also have separate signage from adult life jackets. Also located throughout the vessel for the benefit of the passengers are signs that demonstrate how to properly don life jackets. Buoyant apparatus is to be used in the event of abandon ship. They are not meant to carry passengers but to support them in the water by means of the lines attached. Only very young, injured or older passengers are supposed to be placed on them.

Secondary Life Saving Equipment - This includes life rings, some with lines attached and some with or without light floats attached. Other equipment would include the first aids and Man Over Board apparatus. Some vessels need to have an Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) aboard, check your vessel deck layout to see if your vessel has one. Another form of life saving equipment is the associated safety signage located throughout the vessel that informs the passengers of safety equipment, exits and muster/ refuge areas.

Exits. Egress & Refuge or Muster Areas - All exits on the vessel lead to either the outside, to the dock or rescue craft (also called egress) or will take the passengers to a muster or refuge area where they will be safe from fire, smoke or in case the vessel is in danger of sinking. This is usually on the top deck of the vessel.

Electrical System - The electrical system on board your vessel, when underway is run off of two sources, the generator and the battery system. The generator is in the machinery space and creates AC electricity which is distributed through the vessel by wiring. The termination points of the wiring which you will learn to identify are the breaker boxes. Each breaker box will control certain areas of the vessel that need electricity and each breaker will be marked to show you which individual breaker performs what service. It is important to know the location of each breaker box in case of an emergency and especially for electrical fires.

The battery system creates DC power for certain functions on the vessel. It too, will have labeled breaker boxes. The vessels emergency lighting system is run off either battery power or the emergency generator. The battery system breakers will not be in the same breaker boxes as the ones using the generator system.

Another system is the shore power system. This is used dockside only, and is a power source from land. This takes the place of the generator system and uses the same breaker boxes as the generator system.

VESSEL DECK PLANS & LAYOUT

It is important for you to learn the vessel’s safety equipment and deck layout, not only for the safety of the passengers, but for your own ability to understand and follow the commands of the Captain and to be able to interact with the crew successfully in emergencies. The following information is important for you to commit to memory.

PLEASE INSERT YOUR INDIVIDUAL DECK LAYOUT(S) HERE - Located below is a comprehensive list of ideas that might be incorporated in your own vessel deck layout.

fire stations fire extinguishers first aid kits life rings life jackets, (adult & children’s) buoyant apparatus or life rafts emergency fuel shutoff emergency escapes all exits/egress areas muster stations/refuge areas Man Over Board equipment and pick up areas float lights electrical panels anchor and associated equipment emergency alarm bells fixed fire fighting system water tight doors fire/smoke doors emergency shut downs for ventilation ducts EPIRB

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IV. LINE HANDLING

Line handling is one of the most important duties of the deckhands. If done incorrectly, it can be one of the most dangerous jobs. While this manual will teach you safe line handling techniques, your Captain, Mate or Senior Deckhand will instruct you in the specific techniques and correct linehandling methods for your vessel. It is important for you to learn the vessel’s safety equipment and deck layout, not only for the safety of the passengers, but for your own ability to understand and follow the commands of the Captain and to be able to interact with the crew successfully in emergencies. The following information is important for you to commit to memory.

The importance of proper line handling cannot be over emphasized, as bad line handling can injure crew or passengers as well as damage the vessel, equipment or the dock.

BASIC LINE HANDLING

No matter how many lines you will handle, you must always pay attention to detail, focus on how and where you place your hand and feet, and follow directions every single time.

Hands -- Hands should always be kept off the sides or above the docking hardware. When working the line, never place you hand on the deck hardware to try and gain leverage or place your hands under the cleat.

Never – grasp the line by wrapping it around your arm or putting it around your body. When grasping the line, your palms should be facing each other. When letting line out, pass the line hand to hand, do not allow the line to run through your hand. Remember, you cannot pull the boat to the dock.

Always – wait for the command of the Captain before letting lines go. LINES

There are several different types and sizes of line or rope that are used in your operation. These lines can be made of different materials and may have different uses aboard your vessel. You will be instructed in the primary use of each. Traditionally, rope is what we have ashore and it becomes line when brought on a vessel. Generally, lines will be either fiber such as cotton or synthetic such as polypropolene.

SAFETY

Your Captain or their representative will explain and demonstrate how to properly use and secure the lines. The following are safety precautions that are to be taken for your safety and the safety of the passengers.

Lay Out - This is the correct and safe procedure for laying out and readying the line for use. Make sure the line will run free, is not kinked, blocked or has loops that can catch your feet and is clear of any obstructions. The area for line handling, if accessible to passengers, should be roped off so that passengers can not get in your way or be injured by a thrown line. Lines should be laid out before arriving at the dock, so you are ready to go when the Captain gives the command. When stowing the line, make sure it is coiled properly and not does not represent a tripping hazard.

Basic Line Handling Terminology – Bight - mid part of a line Bitt - large deck fitting used for attaching lines Bitter end - the end of a line opposite the eye Bollard - a heavy post for attaching lines located on a dock Bow line - lines leading from the bow of the boat Breast line - lines running perpendicular from the boat Cast off - to let a line go Cleat - low lying deck fitting with two horns sticking out from the sides

that are longer than the cleat is tall Chock - a partial or round opening in a bulwark or bulkhead that a line is

passed through Coil - to store a line by looping in a circular, clockwise motion Eye - a loop spliced in the end of a line Fake down - laying a line out in loose fashion so that no part of the line is

on top of another part, but each loop is side by side Flemish - laying out a line in a tight, flat coil Ground tackle - general term to describe an anchor, line and associated

gear Heave - to pull or throw a line Heaving line – a light line used as a messenger to send a larger line to

the dock from the vessel Hold - to take a wrap with a line so that it will not let out or come in Line - any rope on a boat Made fast - a boat tied to a dock or one line tied off Make fast - to secure a line Messenger line (heaving line) - a smaller line attached to the main line so

that is can be sent out at a greater distance and then the larger line can be pulled from the boat easier. Sometimes has a monkey fist attached to it

Monkey fist – a large knot at the end of a line. Gives the line additional weight to make it easier to throw farther.

Run (pay out) - letting tension off a line so that it will go out Secured - the line has been properly tied off Slip (ease) - letting some tension off a line so that the line will slowly let

out Spring line - lines leading from midships either forward or aft Standing Part – the portion of line not being used to make a knot Stand by - be prepared to carry out instructions Stern line - lines leading from the stern Stow - to properly store a line or item Tension - taking a round turn on a cleat or kevel so that the line grabs

and stops going out Underway - when a boat moves through the water Wharf - a dock located parallel to the shore

Operations - The correct and safe practice of using the line. Make sure that you have good posture, dry and good footing away from the line. When handing or throwing the line make sure that your weight and that of the line doesn’t cause forward momentum to carry you too near or over the side. Keep your weight on the side away from the vessel’s edge. After the line has been sent out and secured to the dock, you will be attaching it to the vessel cleat as you have been taught. The line in your hands should never be gripped too tightly, but should be able to slip slowly through your hands, however, line running too fast through your hands will cause friction that might hurt your hands. Make sure that you have already single wrapped the cleat so that the strain is transmitted to the cleat and not your hands. Do not attempt to physically pull in the vessel. When working the line, keep your feet clear of the line at all times during this procedure. When wrapping the line around the cleat, you should be doing so with extra length on the line so that your hands should always be above and inboard of the cleat. Remember to keep your legs bent so that you are not lifting with your back. If there is a problem and the vessel appears to be heading into the dock or another vessel too fast, remember...

NEVER GET BETWEEN THE VESSEL AND ANY OBJECT THE VESSELIS HEADING TOWARD

KNOTS, SPLICES AND HITCHES

Some common knots used a board vessels.

Hitches (half hitch or clove hitch) are used to make a line fast to another

object or to the standing part of another line.

Bowline is a widely used knot that puts in eye in a line. It makes a secure loop that won’t jam when a strain or load is placed on the line. However, a bowline can work loose if not under tension and is therefore not as secure or strong as a splice.

Splices are permanent eyes or repairs put into a line. A spliced line retains about 80 percent of the original strength of the line whereas a knot may reduce the lines strength by up to half. Eyes are spliced into the lines, for quick, strong mooring of the vessel.

DECK PROCEDURES

This section describes a typical vessel tie-up. There are many different docks and different situations that occur an crewmembers will need to have a solid knowledge of how and why procedures are used for your vessel and your crew.

Arriving and departing a pier or float is a critical time for vessel and crewmember safety. An important safety measure before proceeding to the deck for mooring is to don a safety or work vest. A work vest is a thinner, more comfortable version of a life jacket.

To tie up the vessel, the eye of the mooring lines are led out the chocks, to the dock where they are placed on the cleat or a bollard. Back on the deck

of the vessel, the slack is pulled out of the line so that it is taut and then a turn is taken around the cleat or bitts. The line is then secured to the cleat or bitts by placing a series of figure-eight turns over the horns of the cleat.

When passing a mooring line to a pier or float, it is typically necessary to use a heaving line, because of the weight of the mooring line. The heaving line is tied to the mooring line and passed to the dock first. This allows the mooring line to be pulled across easily and safely.

Standing lines are lines already on the pier or float that are ready to hand to the vessel crew by the dock crew.

The most important line during arrival and departure is the bow spring line. The captain will work this line to assist him in getting the vessel alongside when docking and to get away from the dock when departing. The spring line is the first line to go over when docking and the last line to be let go when departing. It is critical that the crewmember working the spring line pays close attention to any line commands given by the captain and be constantly aware of where the spring line is leading.

Some of the frequently used commands are:Hold the line: Do not allow the line to slipEase the line: Pay out enough line to remove most of the tensionSlack the line: Pay out enough line to remove all of the tensionTake up slack: Pull all slack in so line is tautLet go: Unfasten the line from the dock and vessel, pull the line aboard or let the line go for the dock crew to pull inMake fast: Secure line to cleat or bitt

INSPECTIONS

This is the process of looking the line over for signs of wear (chafe) and flesh hooks (small tears in the line strands that can scrape or cut your hands). Flesh hooks might require you to wear gloves when handling lines. Before handling the line, check the eye, main length and bitter end (end of line opposite eye) for chafe, breakage or unraveling. If any of these are noticed, immediately notify your Captain.

V. GENERAL PASSENGER SAFETY

EMBARKING/ DISEMBARKING

Another one of your most important jobs will be the safe boarding and offloading of passengers by way of the vessels gangway.

Gangways - The gangway is the structure used to move passengers on and off the vessel. It must be securely fastened and has to be constantly checked to make sure it is always properly secured. The Captain will show you how to properly secure the gangway. After the gangway has been secured in the instructed manner, make sure that there is no opening or access between either side of the railings on the gangway and the opening or door that the gangway passes through on the vessel. If there is an opening, it should be chained or tied off so that passengers cannot go through there. Especially the smallest passenger.

Gangway etiquette - Gangway etiquette is the professional manner that you will use when manning the gangway. You should not be chewing gum, smoking or clowning around. No sun glasses should be worn. This is not the time to carry on a conversation with other crew members that doesn’t involve gangway duty. You should act in a mannerly and professional manner. This is your only opportunity to make a first impression on the passengers. It is also when you will get a first impression of your passengers. Note passengers with special needs, watch for possible intoxication, and most important you will be conducting screening for security. You will receive additional security training as appropriate.

Gangway duty - After securing the gangway in the correct fashion your responsibility is the safe boarding or offloading of passengers. This means your entire focus is on the passengers and inspecting the gangway to make sure it is still secured properly. You should welcome the passenger aboard and tell them to watch their step on the gangway and on the vessel. Have your hands available to assist your passengers, remember they are not familiar with the moving, uneven surface of a boat. If necessary, you might need to inform them to watch their head if there are especially tall passengers or low overhead areas. This is where you combine the company safety policy with customer service by typically saying, “... good morning, welcome aboard, please watch your step ...” or words to that effect. Also, if necessary, you might help passengers up/down the gangway because of physical conditions of the passenger, or the incline of the gangway. It might be best to stop others from using the gangway because you cannot assist one passenger and watch the safe boarding of others at the same time. You are to stay at your post and not to wander away from the gangway unless directed by the Captain or properly relieved.

INSERT GANGWAY RESPONSIBILITIES CHART

PASSENGER MANAGEMENT

At all times, one of your priorities is to manage the passengers. There are two different situations, general passenger management and emergency passenger management.

General Passenger Management - This can occur when an aisle or passageway on the vessel has to be kept open for various reasons or when passengers are rushing to get off the vessel and begin to crowd around the access way. To get their attention, make sure that you (in a clean uniform) are clearly seen. If necessary, (and the vessel is not moving around) you might have to stand on something so that all the passengers in the vicinity can see you. Give the passengers clear, concise instructions that are easy to follow. Use a firm, strong voice with normal tone. When you communicate, make a statement, do not inflect words at the end of a sentence because it will make it sound like a question. Do not challenge the passengers or be sarcastic, instead try to have them understand that you are doing your job for their safety. If a question is asked and you do not know the answer, do not make one up. Inform them that you do not know and will try to find out and get back to them.

Emergency Passenger Management - As in general passenger management, communication and how you communicate to them is the key, especially in an emergency. You do not want to cause panic among the passengers due to the effect it can have on the situation. If passengers see a crew member panic, they most certainly will and the result could be even more devastating than the original emergency. You must calm the passengers. The calmer you appear, the more the passengers will pay attention. During an emergency, to get the passengers attention, you may have to raise your voice. Do not yell or scream, but ask for their attention by speaking loudly, clapping your hands or creating a rhythmic noise that can’t be misinterpreted as part of the emergency. Once you have their attention, you will only have a few seconds to begin to control the situation. It is critical that you take advantage of the situation at this point by directing them in clear, concise language. If necessary, you may direct other passengers to assist you. During certain emergencies, some passengers may have certain skills that may be important in a particular situation, i.e. doctors, nurses, EMTs, firemen, policemen, and servicemen. You may even assign duties to passengers that seem to be unruly or scared.The unruly passenger may become your ally if you ask him or her to assist in even a simple task. If possible, answer the passengers questions and clear up their misgivings, but do not make up answers to questions that you do not know. The most effective way to prevent further injury or panic during an emergency is to control the passengers with clear instructions given in an even, firm strong voice and for you and all other crew members to remain calm.

Passenger Assistance - At certain times, you might have to assist passengers, whether it is during boarding, moving around the vessel or moving up or down the stairwells. At all times, ask the person you suspect needs assistance, before clutching on to them. It can be extremely offensive to someone to be touched or grabbed. After asking permission to assist them, tell the person what you intend to do. Often times people will feel more at ease holding on to you, instead of you holding on to them. When traversing stairs or gangway,, make sure you use the handrails provided to assist both of you. Try your best to move at their speed, do not try to rush them. Make sure there is a clear path for you to move through as you help them around the vessel.

DELETE IF PARAGRAPH BELOW DOES NOT APPLY

If your vessel is out in rough water, never let a passenger go about the vessel on their own. A crew member should always be available to assist them and one crew member should always be assigned to stand near the stairwells to assist passengers going up or down the stairs.

Enforcement of Company Policy - Company policy will often times dictate what passengers can and cannot do that are vessel specific and it will be up to the crew to enforce these regulations. These are mostly common sense regulations that passengers should not do or try to avoid. Their children should be supervised by them at all times. There is no running or rough housing on board. When docking or undocking, heads, arms and hands should be inside the vessel, not trying to touch the dock, etc.. No littering or throwing anything over the side. Do not allow anyone to sit on the tops of any of the deck railings, chair backs or go into unauthorized areas. Do not allow anyone to play around or to handle any of the vessels equipment, especially the safety equipment, which is located in direct proximity to the passengers. Again, good, direct communication with the passengers should be applied. Use the words please and thank you when asking a passenger to stop or avoid doing these things.

Housekeeping in Areas Open to Passengers - One of the most effective methods of keeping a vessel safe is to pick up any item that does not belong in passenger areas. This includes trash on the deck, maintenance equipment or tools, lines, chains or anything of the kind. Spills or any liquid on the decks or stairwells should be cleaned and dried up immediately. If you need to open a manhole or do repair work with passengers aboard, another crew member should always be posted in the immediate area to keep passengers away from a hazard, whether real or perceived. Another tripping hazard that is always present are the carpet runners that are used to control dirt or water in the boarding area of the vessel. The ends of the runner are often turned up by normal activity and occasionally the runner will be bunched. Always take time to straighten, smooth out or to turn down the runner’s

edge. Do not assume someone else will do it. If you feel that something on the deck represents a potential tripping hazard, then it should be taken care of immediately!

VI. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

STATION BILLS

The vessel station bill is a directory for safety regarding your responsibility during emergencies. It tells each crew member what to do and what their job and responsibility is for each particular emergency. You will be required to know not only your own position on the station bill but also each crew members.

IF YOUR VESSEL HAS A STATION BILL - INSERT HERE

IF IT DOES NOT, DELETE THE STATION BILLS PARAGRAPH ABOVE

NOTE: NEW “T&K” Regulations MIGHT REQUIRE YOU TO HAVE A

STATION BILL ON YOUR VESSEL, EVEN THOUGH YOU DIDN’T HAVE ONE BEFORE. PLEASE CHECK.

SAMPLE STATION BILLM/V ________________

STATION BILL

DUTY DESCRIPTION

FIRE RESPONSIBILITY

MAN OVERBOARD RESPONSIBILITY

ABANDON SHIP RESPONSIBILITY

Master In charge, @pilothouse

In charge, @pilothouse

In charge, @pilothouse

Senior Deckhand In charge on scene

In charge on scene

In charge on scene

Deckhand #1 Operate bilge pump

Prepare MOB equip.

Prepare Abandon Ship equipment

Deckhand #2 Assist at scene as directed

Assist at scene as directed

Assist as directed

*Bartender Bring portable fire extinguisher to scene

Bring first aid kit to scene

Pass out lifejackets

*Waitress #1 Crowd control Crowd control Assist passengers with lifejackets

*Waitress #2 Assist with crowd control

Assist with crowd control

Assist passengers with lifejackets

*NOTE:When bartenders or waitresses and other non-marine crewmembers

are listed on the Vessel Station bill, they must be drug tested and randomly tested in the same manner as all the other deckhands.

CONTINGENCY PLANS

Because of the many different types of passengers carried and the areas that the vessel travels in, there are other types of emergencies that can occur such as: medical, fuel oil spills, underway breakdowns, passenger fights or other mishaps. These are called contingencies and are not covered on the vessel station bill. Contingency plans are sometimes called Emergency Action Plans. Contingency plans are written to guard against these other emergencies. Your responsibility will be different for each individual contingency plan. The Captain will explain your job for the various contingencies that the company has prepared for. It is important for you to learn the tasks that you will be held accountable for.

EMERGENCY DRILLS

One of the required regulations on board a United States Coast Guard Inspected vessel, such as the one you are crewing on, is to have emergency drills on a regularly scheduled basis. These drills allow a Captain and crew the ability to practice for emergencies involving fire, oil spill, man over board and abandon ship. You will also have security drills. By practicing these drills, the entire crew learns how to use the equipment necessary for these emergencies and to know more about the vessel. You responsibility is to know your task for each of these emergencies. Once you know your task and how to use the equipment, you will also have to know what and how everyone else is supposed to do during the same drill. This is in case someone is injured or delayed in getting to their assigned station. Emergencies don’t wait and neither can you, especially if another crew member can’t do their appointed task.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS

The standard and accepted signals for emergencies are as follows; however, some small passenger vessel operators will notify their crew and passengers via the Public Address System.

When you hear the signal, you must report to your assigned station as it appears on the vessels station bill.

Fire - 10 seconds blowing of the vessels whistle supplemented by 10 seconds ringing of the General Alarm Bells if so equipped.Dismissal from Fire Station - 3 blasts on the vessels whistle supplemented by 3 rings on the General Alarm Bells

Abandon Ship - 7 blasts on the vessels whistle supplemented by 7 rings on the General Alarm Bells if so equipped.Dismissal from Abandon Ship - 3 blasts on the vessels whistle

Man Over Board - Pass the word “ Man Over Board ” to the pilot house, 3 long blasts on the vessels whistle (—-) (Morse code Oscar) repeated 4 times. Same signal on the vessels General Alarm Bells if so equipped.Dismissal from Man Over Board - 3 blasts on the vessels whistle followed by 3 rings on the General Alarm Bells

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION

When you are the first one on scene of an emergency:Step 1: Notify the Captain. Location and type of emergency must be relayed. In case of a fire, do not enter a compartment without notification or permission. Step 2: Passenger Safety is paramount. Direct the passengers away from the emergency. Assist the passengers in the donning of lifejackets.Step 3: Size up the emergency. Do you need medical assistance? What class of fire do you have and what type of extinguisher do you need? What will you do to prevent spreading? Can the crew handle the problem? Communicate this info to the Captain, and keep information flowing.

FIRE EDUCATION

**This section is a brief introduction to fire fighting. For more details, see the PVA training film on fire fighting.

Fire – relies on all three elements of the fire triangle, a combination of fuel, heat and oxygen. If one of the three items is removed, the fire will go out.

Types of Fire - The 3 types of the most common fires are signified by letters.

Type “A” - stands for ash. It leaves an ash residue. It is usually associated with wood, wood products, cotton, wool and clothing materials.

Type “B” - stands for boil. Oil products and byproducts, deep fat fryersand greases.

Type “C” - stands for current. Electrical current of any type.

Fire Extinguishers - As stated earlier, if one of the three parts of the fire triangle is removed, the fire will be extinguished. Fire Extinguishers are designed to remove oxygen from the immediate area so that the fire will be air starved and stop. Several different types of chemical agents are used in various fire Extinguishers and can be used to fight different types of fires. Fire Extinguishers are labeled with A, B or C on them to let you know what type of fire they will extinguish. Some are called combination Extinguishers because they might be labeled A B C or B C type Extinguishers. It is always important to know the type of fire that you are fighting so that you will know what type fire extinguisher to use. Directions for their use are also located on the fire Extinguishers.

Fire Main system - The fire main on your vessel is comprised of a pump, valves and hoses. The fire hose stations are numbered and located throughout the vessel. The hoses will unwind readily and the valve that controls it will open easily. Attached to the hose near the valve is a wrench called a spanner. It is used to make sure that the

hose is firmly attached to the connection. Hoses from the fire main are only used to put out Type A fires. Fixed Firefighting Systems - Some vessels have fixed fire fighting Extinguishers that are piped into the engine room, located adjacent to it and can be set off from a remote location. An alarm will sound before the agent is released into the engine room. The engine room must be vacated by all personnel before using. The engine room will remain off limits for a long period of time due to the type of agent used. You must know the location of the remote activation unit for the fixed system.

Ventilation System - If a vessel has air ducts that pass through fire zones then those ducts will be equipped with ventilation cutoffs and will need to be activated upon reporting a fire. Additionally, water tight doors in the vessels hull and Fire/ Smoke doors will also have to shut when a fire is reported on board. Air duct cut offs and both fire smoke and water tight doors help to contain the fire and help eliminate the spread of fire.

FIRE PREVENTION

Part of the overall safety plan for a vessel and the company is to prevent fires from starting. Fires can start from several different sources, some of the more common ways are discussed below.

Spontaneous Combustion - this is a method where certain products can create their own heat. When mixed with enough oxygen in unvented areas, or exposed to additional heat, they can start to combust and begin to burn. Rags soaked in paint, cleaning oil, grease or other assorted chemicals when placed in unvented areas or near heaters, etc. can burst into flames. Be careful when storing these and the product cans that they came from. Place them only in areas designated for there storage.

Electrical - Bad grounds on plugs, misuse of tools or kitchen equipment that leads to overheating of the electrical motors and overloading of electrical outlets can all lead to electrical fires. If you feel extreme heat around or near the housing covering electrical motors or smell an electrical type burning or view smoke from anything electrical, immediately notify the pilot house. Turn the electrical item off at the breaker box. If that can’t be located, turn off the item itself. As a last resort, it might have to be unplugged, however, the plug or plug ground itself might be the problem and you might be exposing yourself to a shock if you have to unplug the item.

Trash Can Fires - One of the most common types of fires is the trash fire. This is usually caused by dumping ashtrays with still lit cigarettes in them.

Chemical Mixture - The most common problem of mixing unknown chemicals is not immediate fire ignition, but causing a vapor from the different chemicals that can be very harmful if breathed. Usually this is done when trying to clean an area and you mix different types of cleaners in order to really clean an item. This mixing of different chemicals can cause a reaction that could lead to skin burns, nasal passage and throat burns or worse. Rags used in cleaning should be stored properly (see spontaneous combustion).

EMERGENCY FUEL SHUT OFF

Marked with signage and located on your vessel is the emergency fuel shut off. This valve or pull will shut off the fuel supply to the engines and generators.

This shut off should never be used unless you are specifically ordered to by the Captain or his representative.

FUEL/ OIL SPILLSENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Due to the environmental impact, legislation and public opinion, a fuel or oil spill has to be avoided at all costs. If you are involved in any fueling operation, offloading or loading of oil, cooking supplies, cleaning or paint supplies, it has to be done with the utmost responsibility. If you witness any of the above mentioned items going into the water, or see a sheen upon the water, you must notify the Captain or management immediately.

COMMUNICATION

Communication during an emergency is vital to the success of the crew’s response to that emergency. The type of communication system used by the Captain and crew will be explained to you in detail. Communication must be fast and accurate to the pilot house. When communicating, it is also important to report all information gathered, not leaving anything out. If relaying information for another crew member, give the exact message, do not ad lib because you could change the impact or meaning of the message. Joking around or false information cannot be tolerated. It is also important that communication is not made in front of passengers that might set off panic (see passenger management) among the passengers. You will practice this during drills and training.

MAN OVERBOARD

If you see a person go overboard, whenever possible, keep your eye on the victim, point your arm at the location. Throw a floatation device (lifering, etc.) If no life ring, than anything that will mark the spot, a seat cushion, etc. Spread the word to the Captain, if you can do so without taking your eye off the victim that is best. Keep pointing at the victim. The captain will maneuver the vessel back o the person and follow your company’s procedure using the designated equipment on your vessel.

The victim’s condition will be assessed once they are on board. Medical attention may be necessary.

ABANDON SHIP

Even for the most modern vessel with the best trained crew, the possibility of a disabling mishap during a voyage is present. Your safety and the safety of your passengers depend on your ability to stay calm and follow the techniques taught during drills.

In most circumstances, your vessel is your best protection. But, once the Captain decides that it is time to abandon the vessel as it is no longer a safe refuge, the order will be given to abandon ship. Abandoning ship signifies the end of attempts to save the vessel. This signal on the general alarm and/or ship’s whistle is seven short blasts, followed by one long blast.

The first order given is to prepare to abandon ship. During this evolution, crew will be assisting passengers to don life jackets, preparing the emergency exits, launching life rafts or buoyant apparatus and most importantly, keeping the passengers calm and aware of what is occurring. In the wheelhouse, the captain will be relaying the vessel’s position and othe information to the Coast Guard and gathering the emergency equipment to be taken when the vessel is abandoned.

FIRST AID/CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of the first aid tools you will required to learn. CPR and basic first aid skills will be necessary in your job.

VII. TERMINOLOGY

In order to assist you with knowing about the vessel and your job, please study the terminology guide and pictures provided.

Vessel Descriptions

Aft - toward the back of the boat Amidships - the middle of a boat Athwartship - the side to side width of a boat Beam - the side of the boat, also the width of a boat Bow - the front end of a boat Forward (fore) - the front section of a boat Inboard - the area pertaining to items within the vessel Leeward - the side away from the wind Longitudinal - fore and aft on a boat Outboard - the area pertaining to items outside the vessel Port - the left side of a boat when facing forward Quarter - an area 45 degrees off the bow or stern on either side Starboard - the right side of a boat when facing forward Stern - the back end of a boat Topsides - the top decks or top section of a boat Windward - the direction towards the wind

Vessel Descriptions

Bilge - the lowest inside area of the hull on a boat Bridge (pilot house) - location of steering and engine controls Bulkhead - a partition, corresponds to a wall in a house Bulwarks - a partial wall, less than 42" high on exposed decks Camber - the slight curve of a deck from the center to the sides Capacity - the number of passengers and crew on a boat that can

be legally carried Compartment - an enclosed area in the hull of the boat Deck - the floor area of a boat Draft - depth of the boat hull in the water Disembark - to depart a boat Embark - to come aboard a boat Fender - an item placed between the vessel and the dock for

cushion effect Freeing ports - holes in a bulwark that allows water to drain off a

deck Gangway - a ramp that leads on or off the boat Galley - a kitchen or cooking space on a boat Hatch - an opening in a deck providing access to the area below

Head - a bathroom on a boat Helm - the steering station on a boat, also steering a boat Hull - the part of the boat that is in the water Public space - spaces accessible to the passengers on a boat Rub rail - the outermost part of a vessel hull that rests against the

dock Rudder - device on a boat that turns a boat as it goes through

water Stability - the ability of a boat to remain upright and afloat Stanchion - a pillar or post used for support Watertight bulkhead - bulkheads that are leak proof

Emergency Glossary

Contingency plan (also emergency action plan) - a formal, written plan for emergencies other than fire, man over board and abandon ship

Egress System - route of escape for passengers, includes stairways, landing areas, doors, corridors etc.

Emergency lighting system - lights automatically activate when 1 power is lostFire suppression - extinguishment of a fireMuster - to gather together, usually an area for passengers to gather to avoid danger, or the location where the boat crew gathers for an emergencyPFD - personal flotation device, better known as life jacketRefuge area - space designated as passenger gathering areas during emergenciesStation bill - a formal poster located in several places on the boat that informs all crew members what their duties and actions are In case of fire, man over board and abandon shipWaterlight - an automatic, battery operated light attached to life rings and intended for man over board accidents at night

INSERT “TYPCIAL DIRECTIONS ON A VESSEL”

DECK HAND TRAINING MANUAL

SECTION II - TASK REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. VESSEL FAMILIARIZATIONStructural Safety InformationSafety Equipment InformationEmergency Equipment Information

II. LINE HANDLINGTechniqueDemonstrationUnderstanding

III. EMERGENCY PROCEDURESFire Aboard ShipMan Over BoardAbandon Ship

DECKHAND TRAINING MANUALSECTION 2

Deckhand Training Manual Section 2 contains practical factors/tasking requirements that each crew member must know and be able to safely and satisfactorily demonstrate their vessel knowledge and practical skills. The tasking requirements are to be dated and signed by Captains, Mates, Senior Deckhands or other representatives of the Marine Operations department. Upon completion of a section or module, the crew member being tasked will also sign the finished module.

These completed tasking requirements will give the Captain and Management a written report outlining the practical capabilities and vessel knowledge of each deck hand that goes through the training process.Keep the completed forms in the deckhand's personnel file and make sure that the deck hand has copies of his own.

I. VESSEL FAMILIARIZATION

TASK: Vessel Familiarization

CONDITIONS: Location of all structural safety items, safety equipment and

emergency equipment on deck plansSTANDARDS:

Explanation, identification & location on deck plan with high degree of accuracy

TASKING REQUIREMENT - CHECK OFF LISTS

You should fill out the individual deck layout plans for:

- STRUCTURAL SAFETY INFORMATION- SAFETY EQUIPMENT INFORMATION- EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT INFORMATION

This will assist you in understanding where all safety items and equipment are located on the vessel. Vessel familiarization is an important facet of your deck hand responsibility. The following deck safety plans should be completed within ______days.

Crew Level 2 Performance Standards

__________________________________________________Crew Name

Crew Level 1 employees must consistently demonstrate proficiency in all of the below performance standards in order to be considered for Crew Level 2. Mate Level is discretionary, based on excellence in all of the below standards over the course of multiple seasons.

Date Captain Performance StandardsExcellence in customer service.

PVA Quiz on Personal Safety.

PVA Quiz on Fire Safety.

PVA Quiz on Line Handling.

PVA Quiz on Slips, Trips and Falls.

Docking/undocking skills on the vessel

Docking/undocking skills on vessel 2.

Tie a bowline, clove hitch, half hitch and accurate line tossing.Secure a line to a single bitt deck fitting, standard cleat and mooring cleat.Man overboard drill on each vessel.

Fire on board drill on each vessel.

Security Drill on each vessel

Man overboard drill on vessel.

Fire on board drill on vessel.

Respect for and practice of all company policies and procedures, including dress code, crew responsibilities, passengermanagement skills. service and reliability.Fuel spill drill on vessel

Proper VHF radio use

TASKING REQUIREMENT CHECK OFF LIST

DECK LAYOUTSTRUCTURAL SAFETY INFORMATION

This deck layout is for general safety information. Please label the following items on the deck outline on following page:

place X on all areas that are exitsplace M on areas of refuge or muster areasplace E on all escape hatchesplace W on location of watertight

doorsplace A on anchor and assorted anchor gear

Crewmember

Name: ______________________ Signed:________________________

Has successfully located all items of structural safety on this vessel

Observed by:______________________________Date:______________

TASKING REQUIREMENT CHECK OFF LISTS

INSERT DECK LAYOUT OUTLINE HEREMAKE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL INDIVIDUAL DECKS.

DECK LAYOUT , continued.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT INFORMATION

This deck layout is for safety equipment information. Please label the following items on the deck outline on following page:

place PFD on all locations of adult life jacketsplace C on all locations of children's life jacketsplace R on all locations of life ringsplace RL on all rings that have float lights attachedplace LF on buoyant apparatus or life raftsplace 1st on all locations of first aid kits

Crewmmeber

Name: ______________________________ Signed:_____________________

Has successfully located all items of structural safety on this vessel

Observed by:______________________________Date:______________

TASKING REQUIREMENT CHECK OFF LISTS

INSERT DECK LAYOUT OUTLINE HEREMAKE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL INDIVIDUAL DECKS.

DECK LAYOUT , continued.

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT INFORMATION

This deck layout is for safety equipment information. Please label the following items on the deck outline on following page:

place FX on all locations of fire extinguishersplace FH on all main fire hose stationplace FF on fixed firefighting controlplace MOB on Man Overboard equipmentplace ML on all areas for Man Overboard pickupplace E on mergency fuel shut offplace V on all locations venticaltion shut offsplace FSD on all fire/smoke doors

Crewmmeber

Name: _______________________________ Signed:________________

Has successfully located all items of structural safety on this vessel

Observed by:______________________________Date:______________

TASKING REQUIREMENT CHECK OFF LISTSINSERT DECK LAYOUT OUTLINE HERE

MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL INDIVIDUAL DECKS.

TASKING REQUIREMENT CHECK OFF LISTSINSERT DECK LAYOUT OUTLINE HERE

MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL INDIVIDUAL DECKS.

II. LINE HANDLING

TASK:Line Handling

CONDITIONS:Approaching & departing dock in all locations

STANDARDS: Explanation, dientification and demonstration of crrect and sasfe

method of line henalding with degree of accuracet.

TASKING REQUIREMENTS CHECK OFF LIST

TRAINEE HAS SAFETY AND CORRECTLY DEMONSTRATED UNDERSTANDING AND PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR:

TASK OBSERVER DATE1. how to properly get a line ready for use2. how to keep passengers away from the line area3. where to properly stand4. how to use his/her legs5. how to keep his/her hands away from cleat6. how to send line out7. how to take a turn on the cleat8. how to follow proper signals9. method for holding, easing, & checking line10. how to properly tie off a linehow to properly coil and stow linehow to properly secure line arealocate & identify cleats/bitts on vessellocate and identify all cleats/bollards on vesselcorrect method of inspecting line for chafe/wear

ALL TASKS HAVE BEEN SUCCCESSFULLY & SAFLY ACCOMPLISHED

______________________________________________observer/date

I HAVE SUCESSFULLY DEMONSTRATED AND COMPLETED ALL TASKS ON THIS PAGE______________________________________________observer/date

III. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

TASK: Responsibility during emergencies

CONDITIONS:Description of duties during different types of emergencies for all yourself and all deckhands

STANDARDS:Explanation of responsibilities for various emergencies with high degree of accuracy

TASKING REQUIREMENT - CHECK OFF LISTS

You should fill out the responsibilities for:

- FIRE ABOARD SHIP- MAN OVER BOARD- ABANDON SHIP

You should know what your responsibilities and those of your fellow deck hands are during emergencies on the vessel. Emergency duties are an important facet of your deck hand responsibilities. The following emergency responsibilities should be completed within ___ days.

TASKING REQUIREMENTS CHECK OFF LISTS

EMERGENCY PROCEDURESFIRE

A. Describe in detail your actions, responsibilities and procedures during a fire:

UNSATISFACTORY _________SATISFACTORY _________COMMENTS: ________________________________________________________

B. Describe in detail the basic actions, responsibilities and procedures of other crew members during a fire.

UNSATISFACTORY _________SATISFACTORY _________COMMENTS: ________________________________________________________

Name:___________________________Signed:_____________________________

Has demonstrated practical knowledge of their responsibility and all other deck hand responsibilities during Fire Aboard Ship.

Observed by: _______________________________________date:_________

111. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES cont'd

EMERGENCY PROCEDURESMAN OVER BOARD

A. Describe in detail your actions, responsibilities and procedures during Man Over Board.

UNSATISFACTORY _________SATISFACTORY _________COMMENTS: ________________________________________________________

B. Describe in detail the basic actions, responsibilities and procedures of other crew members during Man Over Board.

UNSATISFACTORY _________SATISFACTORY _________COMMENTS: ________________________________________________________

Name:___________________________Signed:_____________________________

Has demonstrated practical knowledge of their responsibility and all other deck hand responsibilities during Fire Aboard Ship.

Observed by: _______________________________________date:_________

III. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES cont'dEMERGENCY PROCEDURES

ABANDON SHIP

A. Describe in detail your actions, responsibilities and procedures during Abandon Ship.

UNSATISFACTORY _________SATISFACTORY _________COMMENTS: ________________________________________________________

B. Describe in detail the basic actions, responsibilities and procedures of other crew members during Abandon Ship.

UNSATISFACTORY _________SATISFACTORY _________COMMENTS: ________________________________________________________

Name:___________________________Signed:_____________________________

Has demonstrated practical knowledge of their responsibility and all other deck hand responsibilities during Fire Aboard Ship.

Observed by: _______________________________________date:_________

Senior Deckhand Program

Now you have been chosen as a Senior Deckhand for the company. This is a very important position and carries great responsibility. Congratulations.

As the Senior Deckhand, you will be next in the chain of command from the Captain. Your most important duty, should it be necessary, is to get the vessel and passengers safety back to the dock should the Captain become incapacitated. You will be trained to handle the vessel.

While the Coast Guard does not have regulations that specify the training standards for a deckhand or senior deckhand, we use as a reference for the requirements a guidance document called a Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular, or NVIC. NVIC 1-91 provides recommended criteria.