Boat Crew Study Guide sn brook Kolarich June 2012 sta montauk The 8 responsibilities of a boat crewman

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  Helm
  
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  Anchor watch
  
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  Lookout
  
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  Tow watch
  
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  Rig towing and mooring lines
  
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  Operate damage control equipment
  
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  Act as a surface swimmer
  
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  Administer first aid
  

Description-Bearing-Distance

“I have a white fishing vessel bearing 2-1-0, 200 yards out”

Bearing drift: Alert coxswain as to direction contact is traveling, either right or left bearing drift, or a possible overtaking situation.

Aspect: What part of the vessel do you see? Port, stern, bow, etc. At night, use navigation lights to identify.

Target Angle: Used for contacts in the air such as helos and airplanes.