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Source: Defender Class Operators Handbook
Source: Defender Class Operators Handbook
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Source: Defender Class Operators Handbook
Source: Defender Class Operators Handbook
What are the procedures for an outboard engine fire?
- Reduce RPM to neutral on both engines
- Notify crew of casualty
- Crew member check outboard engine(s) to assess situation
- Secure affected engine(s)
- Contact and inform unit/Operational Commander of situation and current position
- Secure electrical power
- On coxswain command, crew member combat fire using portable fire extinguisher(s)
- Crew member rig the anchor, as directed by the coxswain
- Discuss abandon boat options
What are the procedures for loss of steering (hydraulics)?
- Reduce RPM to clutch ahead on both engines
- Notify crew of casualty
- Verify current position, evaluate situation, and contact unit/Operational Commander
- Coxswain steer with engines, if needed
- Crew member investigate the casualty
- Check steering pump for hydraulic leak
- Check helm hydraulic fill for presence of fluid
- Check hydraulic lines in starboard aft deck box for leaks
- Check steering
- Crew member rig the anchor, as directed by the coxswain
- Place engines in neutral
- Attempt to repair steering system
What are the procedures for collision with a submerged object?
- Reduce RPM to neutral on both engines
- Notify crew of casualty
- Coxswain verify position
- Crew member check all other compartments for flooding
- Take appropriate measures to reduce flooding, set flood watch if applicable
- Engage engines at various speeds to check for vibration
- Notify unit/Operational Commander of situation
What are the procedures for loss of outboard engine lube oil pressure?
- Reduce RPM to clutch ahead on both engines
- Identify affected engine
- Notify crew of casualty
- Secure affected engine
- Coxswain verify current position and evaluate situation
- Crew member check outboard engine to assess the situation
- Crew member rig the anchor, as directed by the coxswain
- Fire extinguishers on scene
- Check under engine cover for lube oil
- Check lube oil for quality and quantity
- Notify unit/Operational Commander
What are the procedures for outboard engine high water temperature?
- Reduce RPM to clutch ahead on both engines
- Identify affected engine
- Notify crew of casualty
- Verify current position, and evaluate situation
- Check overboard discharge
- Secure engine, if temperature continues to rise
- Crew member check outboard engine to assess the situation
- Crew member rig the anchor, as directed by the coxswain
- Check outboard cooling water intake ports
- Notify unit/Operational Commander
What are the procedures for loss of fuel pressure?
- Reduce RPM to clutch ahead on both engines
- Check fuel gauge
- Identify affected engine
- Notify crew of casualty
- Coxswain verify current position and evaluate situation
- Crew member rig the anchor, as directed by the coxswain
- Check bilges
- Check primary fuel filters
- Check entire fuel system for leaks
- Check governor and linkage
- Identify and correct source of problem or request additional assistance from unit
Outfit list - anchor locker
- Fortress 7 pound anchor
- 3/8" galvanized anchor shackle WWL 2000 lbs
- 1/4" by 4' PVC coated anchor chain
- Mooring lines 2 1/4" x 25' DBN (2)
- Fenders 5 1/2" x 20"
- Anchor line 1 3/4" x 100' DBN stored in mesh bag
- Anchor line thimble
- Shackle, screw pin 3/8" galvanized (attached to thimble)
- Swivel, 3/8" galvanized eye to eye
- Shackle, screw pin, 5/8" galvanized (attached to swivel)
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Author: Christiaan Conover
Main topic: Coast Guard
Topic: Defender Class Boat Crew
Published: 05.03.2011
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