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Date of Last Update:
January 21, 2009

 

CREW CHECKOUT PRIOR TO LEAVING PORT:  This is a walkthrough review of boat systems and procedures which is expanded or contracted depending on the nature of the trip planned.  Each section may be discussed at length.  Practice sessions may be involved.

DAY TO DAY LIVING
bulletIntroduction to SHIBUMI
bulletStowage
bulletOffshore Watches
bulletSleep & Fatigue
bulletDrugs/Alcohol Policy
ROUTINE OPERATIONS
bulletLocation of Operations and Checklist manuals to be read underway.
bulletEngine Operation & shift routine
bulletLogging requirements
bulletGenerator Operation
bulletRadio Use:  Review Emergency Communications
bulletReveiw SSB Stations
bulletNavigation Electronics  & Computer Review
bulletChart Review
bulletLight List Correction Review
bulletElectrical Switches and Breaker Panels
bulletGalley Appliance Operation
bulletToilet Operation
bulletGraywater and Blackwater Discharge Policy
bulletMonitor Bilge Pump activity and Bilge Alarm
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GENERAL SAFETY & EMERGENCIES
bulletIntercom and Alarm use for Emergencies
bulletOffshore Nights  and Poor Visibility Weather:  Safety Harnesses ALWAYS; SOSpenders and lifejackets available.
bulletReview Standing Orders and "Watchkeeping"
bulletReview Offshore Crew Responsibilities
bulletReview "Chafe Rounds"
bulletLife Jackets:  YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.  Strobe and Whistle use and test.
bulletAlarms aboard:  Smoke, CO2, Bilge, Security
bulletCut-Loose Knife Locations
MAN OVERBOARD
bulletMOB Routine discussion &  Practice if indicated
bulletThis is an immediate "ALL HANDS" emergency
bulletMOM 8, Lifesling and Strobe Light use
bulletReview location and use of MOB recovery equipment: block and tackle, ladder, chair, Galerider
bulletDemonstrate attachment points for bock and tackle
bulletReview search and rescue pattern.
HEAVY OR SEVERE WEATHER
bulletSafety Harnesses ALWAYS; SOSpenders and lifejackets available.
bulletHatches and Washboards
bulletTopsides security
bulletWarps
bulletDrogues and small sea anchor
bulletParachute Anchor
bulletRode and bridles for above
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
bulletFirst Aid Kit location
bulletReview Emergency Communication
bulletReview Remote Medical Report
TAKING ON WATER
bulletReview Hull Damage Checklist and responsibilities
bulletReview Thru-Hull location diagram
bulletDiscuss Collision Bulkhead drainage procedures
bulletDamage Control Kit Location
bulletEmergency Bilge pump locations and use
STEERING FAILURE
bulletLocation and installation of Emergency Steering Gear
FIRE CONTROL
bulletThis is an immediate "ALL HANDS" emergency
bulletDemonstrate location of fire extinguishers and location diagram at Nav Station.
bulletDemonstrate location of raw and fresh water fire fighting systems.
bulletReview location of all breaker panels.
bulletReview location of propane breaker and manual shutoff.
bulletReview "Fire Tetrahedron"
ABANDON SHIP
bulletReview Abandon Ship Crew Responsibilities
bulletDemonstrate Life raft location; Review weak link attachment.
bulletDemonstrate EPIRB Location and Test.
bulletShow Abandon Ship Bag location.
bulletShow Flare Kit location.
bulletShow Water Kit location.

 

 

 

           

 

 

WEATHER

 

WEATHER FORCASTS

WEATHERFAX SETTINGS

WINLINK / POCKETMAIL

SOUTHBOUND II - HERB

GULF STREAM ANALYSIS

 

SAFETY

 

                CREW SAFETY ORIENTATION

                MOB & HEAVE TO DRILLS

LIFERAFT CHECK

Parachute anchor / DROGUE

ABANDON SHIP BAG

FLARE KIT / WATER KIT

FIRST AID KIT

SAFETY EQUIPMENT CHECK

 

SYSTEMS

 

GENERATOR SERVICE

GARDNER SERVICE

REFRIGERATION SERVICE

BATTERY SERVICE

ELECTRICAL

PLUMBING

HEADS

GROUND TACKLE

SAILS

STANDING RIGGING

DINK

OUTBOARD / GASOLINE / OIL


 

 

MASTER TRIPLIST (2)

 

BOAT  PREPARATION

 

RAINEX PILOT HOUSE GLASS

INSERT SPEEDO / LOG THRU HULL

FORWARD PORTS - SEA BOARDS

FORWARD LAZARETTE VENT – TURN BACKWARDS OR TAKE OFF AND CAP

MAIN HEAD – CHANGE SINK VALVES TO SEA READY (OVERBOARD TO SUMP)

GALLEY STOVE

PROPANE

AFT GRILL

GRILL PROPANE

 

SUPPLIES

 

CLOTHES

FOOD

WATER

ENGINE OIL (12 GALLONS)

DIESEL FUEL

OUTBOARD FUEL & OIL

ICE

 

 

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