COMPASS CORRECTION

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COMPASS CORRECTION
CORRECT TRUE TO COMPASS T (True (chart)
heading) (West) or - (East) V (Variation) M
(Magnetic heading) (West) or - (East) D
(Deviation) C (Compass heading) CORRECT
COMPASS TO TRUE C (Compass heading) (East)
or - (West) D (Deviation) M (Magnetic
heading) (East) or - (West) V
(Variation) T (True (chart) heading)
NOTE 1 error _at_ 1 nm 100 feet
15 West Variation 5 West Deviation
Course to Steer 020
CMG Course Made Good (direction from one fix to
another) DMG Distance Made Good (distance from
one fix to another) BRG Bearing (direction
relative to true or magnetic north) VMG Velocity
Made Good (average SOG between waypoints) SOG
Speed Over Ground XTE Cross Track Error
(distance from intended track) COG Course Over
Ground (actual direction of movement) Track
Intended path over Earths surface between
waypoints Heading direction bow is
pointing Course direction to be steered Leeway
difference between direction of bow and
direction of movement
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CHART WORK
C 090
1400 FIX
Course Speed
Course Line
S 10
1445
Time Course
1400 260
LOP
090
1000
DR Position
Tank
1400 200
1200
Fix
Tower
C 090
Alternate label
S 12 KTS D 10 NM
0900
C020 S10
GPS Fix
C120 S10
0930
1055
Plot using true courses Steer using compass
courses DR position every half hour, when change
course or speed, when obtaining a fix or
when obtaining single LOP LOP Fix Cross
bearings 2 ranges 1 range and 1
bearing Bearing/distance of same object
Bearing/distance of different objects
C150 S10
C055 S10
1010
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SPEED DISTANCE TIME
SIDE TOW
Speed 60 X Distance Time

• 1. Circle vessel to determine locations of cleats
  or other tow points
• 2. Advise crew of tow side (consider towed-to
  location)
• 3. Inform towed vessel crew of intent and
  procedures
• 4. Insure all towed vessel personnel have PFD
• 5. Keep towing vessel as far back as possible
• 6. Pass eye end of lines only
• 7. Keep forward clutch power once 2 made
• 8. Tension all lines as much as possible. Clutch
  back to tension 2
• and clutch ahead to tension 3
• 9. Ensure visibility on blind side. Towed
  vessel crew assist
• 10. Break tow in reverse order of how made

60 x D
Distance Speed X Time 60
S
T
Time 60 X Distance Speed
NOTE Time expressed in minutes 3-Minute Rule
Speed in kts X 100 yards traveled in 3
minutes Speed in kts X 200 yards traveled
in 6 minutes
Approach, pass and secure 2. Turn wheel
slightly to starboard.
Pass and secure 1. Turn wheel to port to
tension 1.
SEARCH PATTERNS
SECTOR SEARCH (VS) CSP Datum First leg
downdrift All turns 120 to right Check
over shoulder to locate point, increase speed
thru turn Always cross datum and adjust to
specified course Once pattern completed,
shift East 30 and run again EXPANDING
SQUARE (SS) CSP Datum First leg
downdrift All turns 90 to right Check
over shoulder to locate point, increase speed
thru turn First leg is track space
NOTES When first get to search area WP,
stop, look listen Start search by crossing
datum at planned speed
Pass 3 and secure. Tension all lines, bring up
speed and adjust to course.
Pass 4 to far aft and secure.
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SPEED DISTANCE TIME
LONG TOW
Speed 60 X Distance Time

• 1. Circle vessel to determine locations of cleats
  or other tow points
• 2. Advise crew (consider sea condition)
• 3. Inform towed vessel crew of intent and
  procedures
• 4. Insure all towed vessel personnel have PFD
• 5. Tell towed vessel master to put rudder
  amidships
• 6. Rig towing bridle or pennant
• 7. Secure heaving line
• 9. Cross towed vessel bow at approx. 45
• 9. Tell deck hand to heave on command or when
  ready
• 10. Deck hand yells Heads Up and heaves line
  over towed vessel
• 11. Slowly pay out tow line to approx 100 while
  steering to align
• with towed vessel and secure.
• 12. Tell all personnel on towed vessel to get
  well aft or in cabin
• 13. Tell crew to get below or out of way of tow
  line

60 x D
Distance Speed X Time 60
S
T
Time 60 X Distance Speed
NOTE Time expressed in minutes 3-Minute Rule
Speed in kts X 100 yards traveled in 3
minutes Speed in kts X 200 yards traveled
in 6 minutes
Bridle
Shackle
SEARCH PATTERNS
Tow Line
SECTOR SEARCH (VS) CSP Datum First leg
downdrift All turns 120 to right Check
over shoulder to locate point, increase speed
thru turn Always cross datum and adjust to
specified course Once pattern completed,
shift East 30 and run again EXPANDING
SQUARE (SS) CSP Datum First leg
downdrift All turns 90 to right Check
over shoulder to locate point, increase speed
thru turn First leg is track space
NOTES When first get to search area WP,
stop, look listen Start search by crossing
datum at planned speed
Adjust tow line length to keep vessels in cycle
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BRIDLE
PENDANT
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GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM
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BECCE
RAYMARINE RL80C CHARTPLOTTER
ENGINE FIRE 1. Throttle back to neutral and
secure engine 2. Notify crew 3. Crew
assess 4. Inform guard unit (situation,
location) 5. Secure electrical 6. Fight
fire with portable FE 7. Rig anchor if
needed 8. Brief crew, B/P abandon ship LOSS
OF STEERING 1. Throttle back 2. Notify
crew 3. Inform guard unit (situation,
location) 4. Crew assess 5. Rig anchor
if needed 6. Engine(s) neutral / keep RPM at
min speed 7. Test O/B, O/D for full range of
motion 8. Secure engine(s) 9. Attempt
to repair 10. Test O/B, O/D for full range
of motion LOSS OF LUBE OIL PRESSURE (ALARM)
1. Throttle back to clutch speed 2. Notify
crew 3. Secure engine 4. Inform guard
unit (situation, location) 5. Crew assess,
check engine oil quantity and quality 6.
Look for oil in bilge, look for leaks 6. Rig
anchor if necessary 7. Return to port if
cause cannot be determined LOSS OF FUEL
PRESSURE 1. Throttle back to clutch speed
2. Check fuel gauge 3. Notify crew 4.
Rig anchor if necessary 5. Check engine(s)
and lines for leaks (gas check prime bulbs)
6. Check bilge for fuel 7. Check fuel
filters, governor, linkage 8. Inform guard
unit (situation, location)
MAKE AND FOLLOW ROUTE WITH CURSOR ROUTE
MAKE ROUTE CURSOR (use to place
where wanted) PLACE WAYPOINT (repeat . . .
repeat . . . until done) ACCEPT ROUTE
FOLLOW ROUTE MAKE AND FOLLOW ROUTE WITH
WAYPOINTS (Pref) MARKS WAYPOINT LIST
MAKE NEW WAYPOINT NAME . . . LAT . . . LON
(use to set values) ENTER, ENTER
ACCEPT GOTO FOLLOW ROUTE CALCULATE
TIME AFTER WAYPOINTS ENTERED ROUTE
MORE ROUTE LIST CURRENT ROUTE (scroll
to using ) ROUTE INFO CLEAR
ROUTE ROUTE CLEAR ROUTE REMOVE
WAYPOINTS 1. Move cursor over waypoint and
REMOVE WAYPOINT 2. MARKS
WAYPOINT LIST WAYPOINT NAME
(highlight) EDIT WAYPOINT
CLEAR WAYPOINT
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BECCE
SEARCH PATTERN IDENTIFICATION
HIGH WATER TEMPERATURE 1. Throttle back to
neutral and secure engine 2. Notify crew
3. Crew assess 4. Secure engine if above
220 5. Turn (bump) engine every 15 minutes
6. Inform guard unit (situation, location)
7. Rig anchor if necessary 8. Check water
intakes, raw water pump, raw water strainer
COLLISION 1. Throttle back to neutral
2. Notify crew 3. Inform guard unit
(situation, location) 4. Crew assess check
for flooding 5. Reduce flooding if required
6. Engage engine(s), check for vibration at
different RPM
SEARCH PATTERNS
SECTOR SEARCH (VS) CSP Datum First leg
downdrift All turns 120 to right Check
over shoulder to locate point, increase speed
thru turn Always cross datum and adjust to
specified course Once pattern completed,
shift East 30 and run again EXPANDING
SQUARE (SS) CSP Datum First leg
downdrift All turns 90 to right Check
over shoulder to locate point, increase speed
thru turn First leg is track space
NOTES When first get to search area WP,
stop, look listen Start search by crossing
datum at planned speed
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EXPANDING SQUARE SEARCH (SS)
LEG 9 (90) DIRECTION
___________ DIST __________ (5 X
S) TIME ____________ LEG 10 ( 90)
DIRECTION ____________ DIST __________
(5 X S) TIME
____________ LEG 11 (90) DIRECTION
____________ DIST __________ (6
X S) TIME ____________ LEG 12 (90)
DIRECTION ____________ DIST __________
(6 X S) TIME
____________ LEG 13 (90) DIRECTION
____________ DIST __________ (7
X S) TIME ____________ LEG 14 (90)
DIRECTION ____________ DIST __________
(7 X S) TIME
____________ LEG 15 (90) DIRECTION
____________ DIST __________ (8
X S) TIME ____________ LEG 16 (90)
DIRECTION ____________ DIST __________
(8 X S) TIME ____________
DATUM N_________________________________________
____ W___________________________
__________________ WIND DIR__________ _at_
___________ CURRENT ___________ BOAT SPEED
___________ TRACK SPACE (S) _____________
LEG 1 (DOWNDRIFT) DIRECTION ___________ DIST
__________ (S) TIME
____________ LEG 2 ( 90) DIRECTION
____________ DIST __________
(S) TIME ____________ LEG 3 (90)
DIRECTION ____________ DIST __________
(2 X S) TIME
____________ LEG 4 (90) DIRECTION
____________ DIST __________ (2 X
S) TIME ____________ LEG 5 (90)
DIRECTION ____________ DIST __________
(3 X S) TIME ____________ LEG
6 (90) DIRECTION ____________ DIST
__________ (3 X S) TIME
____________ LEG 7 (90) DIRECTION
____________ DIST __________ (4 X
S) TIME ____________ LEG 8 (90)
DIRECTION ____________ DIST __________
(4 X S) TIME ____________

• NOTES
• Leg 1 always downdrift
• Cross CSP at planned speed
• Leg 1,2 distance track space time time
• Legs 3,4 2X track space 2X time
• Legs 5,6 3X track space 3X time
• Legs 7,8 4X track space 4X time
• Legs 9,10 5X track space 5X time
• Legs 11,12 6X track space 6X time
• Legs 13,14 7X track space 7X time
• Legs 15,16 8X track space 8X time

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2
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SINGLE UNIT SECTOR SEARCH (VS)
MULTI UNIT SECTOR SEARCH (VM)
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PARALLEL TRACK SINGLE UNIT (PS)
PARALLEL TRACK MULTI UNIT (PM)
CREEPING LINE SINGLE UNIT (CS)
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1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
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LEEWARD APPROACH
WINDWARD TO LEEWARD MULTIPLE PIWS
WINDWARD APPROACH
DESTROYER TURN
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ANDERSON TURN
WILLIAMSON TURN
RACETRACK TURN
TRACKLINE SINGLE UNIT RETURN (TSR)
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• PWC PRE-OPERATIONS/PRE-LAUNCH CHECKLIST
• 1. FACILITY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
• FIRE EXTINGUISHER
• 30-FOOT X 3/8 TOW LINE
• PFD FOR EACH RIDER (IMPACT RATED)
• MARINE VHF RADIO
• 50-FOOT X 3/8 HEAVING LINE OR THROW BAG
• THROWABLE PFD
• FIRST AID KIT W/ EMERGENCY SURVIVAL BLANKET
• SAFETY (KILL) LANYARD WITH SPARE
• AUX PATROL ENSIGN / STRIPES
• WATCH
• FLASHLIGHT
• 2X MOORING LINES
• KNIFE (FIXED BLADE, MIN. 3)
• 2X SPONGES
• SOUND PRODUCING DEVICE
• VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS

• 2. PWC PRE-OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
• MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, POWER
• STEERING CABLE, CONNECTIONS OPERATE EASILY
• WITH NO STICKING OR BINDING. STEERING
• COLUMN FREE FROM CRACKS OR DEFORMITIES.
• STEERING NOZZLE OPERATES PROPERLY FROM SIDE
• TO SIDE WITH NO STICKING OR BINDING.
  REVERSE
• CLAMSHELL OPERATES SMOOTHLY WITH NO
• STICKING OR BINDING.
• FUEL AND WATER LINES FREE OF LEAKS AND
• CRACKS. CONNECTIONS TIGHT.
• BATTERY SECURE, POST CONNECTIONS TIGHT,
• COVERED AND NOT CORRODED.
• FUEL AND OIL TANKS FILLED, FREE OF LEAKS AND
• CRACKS, PROPERLY SECURED, FILLER CAP TIGHT.
• ENGINE IMMEDIATELY RETURNS TO IDLE WHEN
• THROTTLE IS RELEASED.
• KILL SWITCH FUNCTIONS PROPERLY AND IS NOT
• CRACKED OR BROKEN.

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PWC PATROL INFORMATION VESSEL INFORMATION
OPFAC ID 113009 MAKE/MODEL KAWASAKI STX 15F
AK REGISTRATION NUMBER AK 2390 AG
OWNER RICHARD H. LIEBE OPERATOR
____________________________________
SUPPORT BOATS / MOTHER SHIP
COXSWAIN/OPERATOR___________________________ OP
FAC ID____________________________
COXSWAIN/OPERATOR___________________________ OP
FAC ID____________________________ OPERATIONAL
AREA GENERAL ID____________________________
________ LAT/LON N__________________
_____ (Center Mass) W___________________
____ RADIO GUARD____________________________
______ CHANNEL ________ WEATHER AS
OF_________________ SEAS__________________
_________________________ WIND (DIR,
SPEED)_______________________________

• PWC POST OPERATIONS CHECKLIST
• 1. POST OPERATION INSPECTION/ACTIONS (PERFORMED
• ON TRAILER, OUT OF WATER)
• DRAIN EXHAUST SYSTEM
• FLUSH ENGINE (IF USED IN SALT WATER)
• OPEN DRAIN PLUGS
• DRY ENGINE COMPARTMENT
• INSPECT FOR DAMAGE, LOOSE OR UNSERVICEABLE
• COMPONENTS
• SECURE BOAT TO TRAILER FORE AND AFT
• INSPECT TRAILER FOR OVERALL SERVICEABILITY
• CHECK TRAILER LIGHTS FOR PROPER FUNCTION
• INSPECT TRAILER HITCH, VEHICLE TOWBAR AND
• SAFETY CHAINS / CABLES
• 3. POST OPERATION ADMINISTRATION
• SECURE WITH RADIO GUARD
• CLOSE PATROL ORDER

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RISK ASSESSMENT (G-A-R EXTRACT) INSTRUCTIONS
To compute the total level of risk for
each functional area identified below, assign a
risk code of 0 (no risk) through 10 (maximum
risk) to each of the six elements. Add the six
scores to determine total risk estimate for
the event.
PWC MISSION LOG RADIO GUARD OPENING TIME
_____________________ ON/OFF TIMES DURATION UND
ERWAY TIME __________________ __________ OFF
TIME __________________ __________
UNDERWAY TIME __________________ __________ OFF
TIME __________________ __________
UNDERWAY TIME __________________ __________ OF
F TIME __________________ _________
_ UNDERWAY TIME __________________ __________ O
FF TIME __________________ ________
__ RADIO GUARD CLOSING TIME ____________________
_ TOTAL UNDERWAY TIME _________ TOTAL OFF
TIME _________ NOTES
SUPERVISION ______ PLANNING ______ TEAM
SELECTION ______ TEAM FITNESS ______ ENVIRONME
NT ______ EVENT/EVOLUTION COMPLEXITY ______ TOT
AL RISK SCORE ______
GREEN Low or minimal risk in performing the
mission. AMBER Moderate risk. Consider
procedures to minimize or
mitigate risk. RED High risk. Consider
implementing measures to reduce
risk or cancel mission.
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SURFACE / AIR COMMUNICATIONS (VISUAL)
MAXIMUM TOWING SPEEDS MAXIMUM TOWING SPEEDS MAXIMUM TOWING SPEEDS MAXIMUM TOWING SPEEDS MAXIMUM TOWING SPEEDS MAXIMUM TOWING SPEEDS
DISPLACEMENT AND PLANING HULL VESSEL TOWING SPEEDS DISPLACEMENT AND PLANING HULL VESSEL TOWING SPEEDS DISPLACEMENT AND PLANING HULL VESSEL TOWING SPEEDS DISPLACEMENT AND PLANING HULL VESSEL TOWING SPEEDS DISPLACEMENT AND PLANING HULL VESSEL TOWING SPEEDS DISPLACEMENT AND PLANING HULL VESSEL TOWING SPEEDS
VESSEL WATERLINE LENGTH SQUARE ROOT MAXIMUM TOWING SPEED VESSEL WATERLINE LENGTH SQUARE ROOT MAXIMUM TOWING SPEED
20 4.5 6 KTS 70 8.4 11.3 KTS
25 5.0 6.7 75 8.7 11.7
30 5.5 7.4 80 9.0 12.0
35 6.0 8.0 85 9.2 12.3
40 6.3 8.4 90 9.5 13.0
45 7.0 9.4 95 9.8 13.1
50 7.1 9.5 100 10.0 13.4
55 7.4 9.9 105 10.3 13.8
60 7.8 10.5 110 10.5 14.1
65 8.1 10.8 115 11.0 14.7
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Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators
CONDITION Deteriorating Weather Impending Precipitation Clearing Weather Continuing Fair Weather Impending Strong Winds
CLOUDS CLOUDS CLOUDS CLOUDS CLOUDS CLOUDS
Lowering and thickening X        
Puffy clouds beginning to develop vertically and darkening X        
Sky dark and threatening to the west         X
Increasing in numbers, moving rapidly across sky X       X
Moving in different directions at different altitudes X       X
Moving from east or northeast toward the south X        
Transparent veil-like cirrus clouds thickening, ceiling lowering   X      
Increasing south wind with clouds moving from the west   X      
Cloud bases rising     X    
Rain stopping, clouds breaking away at sunset     X    
Clouds dotting afternoon summer sky       X  
Clouds not increasing, or instead decreasing       X  
Altitude of cloud bases near mountains increasing       X  
SKY SKY SKY SKY SKY SKY
Western sky dark and threatening X        
A red sky in morning X       X
Red western sky at dawn   X      
Gray early morning sky showing signs of clearing     X   X
Red eastern sky with clear western sky at sunset       X  
Clear blue morning sky to west       X  
Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators
CONDITION Deteriorating Weather Impending Precipitation Clearing Weather Continuing Fair Weather Impending Strong Winds
PRECIPITATION PRECIPITATION PRECIPITATION PRECIPITATION PRECIPITATION PRECIPITATION
Heavy rains occurring at night X        
Rain stopping, clouds breaking away at sunset     X    
Temperatures far above or below normal for time of year X        
A cold front passing in the past 4-7 hours (in which case the weather has probably not cleared)     X    
FOG, DEW, FROST FOG, DEW, FROST FOG, DEW, FROST FOG, DEW, FROST FOG, DEW, FROST FOG, DEW, FROST
Morning fog or dew     X    
Early morning fog that clears       X  
Heavy dew or frost       X  
No dew after a hot day   X      
WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND
Wind shifting north to east and possibly through east to south X        
Strong wind in morning X        
Increasing south wind with clouds moving from the west   X      
Gentle wind from west or northwest       X  
Bright moon and light breeze       X  
Winds (especially north winds) shifting to west and then to south   X      
BAROMETER BAROMETER BAROMETER BAROMETER BAROMETER BAROMETER
Falling steadily or rapidly X        
Steadily falling   X      
Rising     X    
Steady or rising slightly       X  
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BEAUFORT WIND SCALE BEAUFORT WIND SCALE BEAUFORT WIND SCALE BEAUFORT WIND SCALE BEAUFORT WIND SCALE BEAUFORT WIND SCALE
Beaufort Scale Wind Speed (Knots) Indications Approximate Wave Height Approximate Wave Height Davis Sea State
Beaufort Scale Wind Speed (Knots) Indications (Feet) (Meters) Davis Sea State
0 Calm Mirror-like. 0 0 0
1 1-3 Ripples with appearance of scales 0.25 0.1 0
2 4-6 Small wavelets that do not break. Glassy apperarance. 0.5-1 0.2-0.3 1
3 7-10 Large wavelets. Some crests begin to break. Scattered whitecaps. 2-3 0.6-1 2
4 11-16 Small waves becoming longer. Fairly frequent whitecaps. 3.5-5 1-1.5 3
5 17-21 Moderate waves. Pronounced long form. Many whitecaps. 6-8 2-2.5 4
6 22-27 Large waves begin to form. White foam crests are more extensive. Some spray. 9.5-13 3-4 5
7 28-33 Sea heaps up. White foam from breaking waves begins to blow in streaks along the direction of the waves. 13.5-19 4-5.5 6
8 34-40 Moderately high waves of greater length. Edges of crests break into spindrift foam blown in well-marked streaks in the direction of the waves. 18-25 5.5-7.5 6
9 41-47 High waves. Dense streaks of foam. Sea begins to roll. Spray affects visibility. 23-32 7-10 6
10 48-55 Very high waves with over-hanging crests. Foam in great patches blown in dense white streaks. Whole surface of sea takes on a white appearance. Visibility affected. 29-41 9-12.5 7
Marine Advisories and Warnings Winds Day Signal Onshore Night Signal Onshore
Special Maritime Warning A severe local storm warning affecting coastal water areas, or a warning of potentially hazardous weather conditions usually of short duration (2 hrs or less) and producing winds of 34KT or more, that is not adequately covered by existing marine warnings.    
Small Craft Advisory (conditions dangerous to small craft operations) An advisory in coastal waters for winds from approximately 18 to 33 KT inclusive (lower limit may vary by region) or for sea conditions, either predicted or occurring, that are considered potentially hazardous to small boats. There is no legal definition for "small craft".    
Gale Warning A warning of sustained winds in the range 34 to 47 KT inclusive either predicted or occurring, not associated with tropical cyclones.    
Storm Warning A warning of sustained winds of 48 KT or more, not associated with a tropical cyclone.    
Hurricane Force Wind Warning A warning for sustained winds of 64 KT or greater either predicted or occurring , not associated with a tropical cyclone.    
Tropical Storm Warning A warning of sustained winds from 34 to 63 KT inclusive either predicted or occurring, associated with tropical cyclones.    
Hurricane Warning A warning for sustained winds of 64 KT or greater either predicted or occurring , associated with a tropical cyclone.  
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Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators Generalized Weather Indicators
CONDITION Deteriorating Weather Impending Precipitation Clearing Weather Continuing Fair Weather Impending Strong Winds
VISUAL PHENOMENA VISUAL PHENOMENA VISUAL PHENOMENA VISUAL PHENOMENA VISUAL PHENOMENA VISUAL PHENOMENA
Halo around the moon X        
Distant objects seeming to stand above horizon   X      
If on land, leaves that grow according to prevailing winds turn over and show backs         X
Halo around sun or moon   X      
Smoke from building stacks rising     X    
Smoke from building stacks lowering X       X
Bright moon and light breeze       X  
AUDIBLE PHENOMENA          
Very clear sounds that can be heard for great distances   X      
Dull hearing, short sound range       X  
Static on AM radio X        
MAYDAY Distress call of the highest priority.
Spoken three times MAYDAY, MAYDAY,
MAYDAY Broadcast on Channel 16 All other
transmissions cease. Do not switch channels
while engaged. SECURITE General net message
concerning safety of navigation or
weather warnings. Spoken three times SECURITE,
SECURITE, SECURITE Broadcast on Channel 16.
Weather info broadcast on Channel 22. PAN
PAN Urgent message concerning safety of ship,
aircraft, vehicle or person. Spoken three
times PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN Broadcast on
Channel 16
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ATON LIGHTS
Lights may be red, green, white or yellow,
depending on the nature of the ATON.
DAY BEACONS
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PORT SIDE
Day Beacons May/may not have numbers (odd
only) If light, will be same color as mark
Buoys May/may not have numbers (odd only) If
light, will be same color as mark
1
5
!
Preferred channel to PORT (pass to starboard)
Preferred channel to STARBOARD (pass to port)
MAYDAY Distress call of the highest priority.
Spoken three times MAYDAY, MAYDAY,
MAYDAY Broadcast on Channel 16 All other
transmissions cease. Do not switch channels
while engaged. SECURITE General net message
concerning safety of navigation or
weather warnings. Spoken three times SECURITE,
SECURITE, SECURITE Broadcast on Channel 16.
Weather info boradcast on Channel 22. PAN
PAN Urgent message concerning safety of ship,
aircraft, vehicle or person. Spoken three
times PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN Broadcast on
Channel 16
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Day Beacons May/may not have numbers (even
only) If light, will be same color as mark
Buoys May/may not have numbers (even only) If
light, will be same color as mark
!
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STARBOARD SIDE
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SPECIAL MARKS Not intended for navigation. Used
to identify special features or areas.
SAFE WATER No number may be lettered. Buoys may
display a white light and lighted/unlighted may
display a red ball.
B
A
EXCLUSION AREA
RESTRICTED OPERATIONS
DANGER
ISOLATED HAZARD Safe water all around. No number
may be lettered. May display a white light.
REGULATORY MARKS Not intended for navigation. No
number or letter but may display regulatory
information. May display a white light.
DAYBOARD
DAYBEACON PORT
DAYBEACON STARBOARD
DAYBOARDS MAY BE LETTERED. UNLETTERED RED AND
GREEN CROSSING DAYBEACON. WHITE LIGHT ONLY.
MOORING BUOYS Not intended for navigation.
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DAY BEACON
UNLIT BUOY
LIGHTED BUOY
BUOY W/BALL
PANEL MARK
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NET BROADCAST ALERTS
MAYDAY Distress call of the highest priority.
Spoken three times MAYDAY, MAYDAY,
MAYDAY Broadcast on Channel 16 All other
transmissions cease. Do not switch channels
while engaged. SECURITE General net message
concerning safety of navigation or
weather warnings. Spoken three times SECURITE,
SECURITE, SECURITE Broadcast on Channel 16.
Weather info boradcast on Channel 22. PAN
PAN Urgent message concerning safety of ship,
aircraft, vehicle or person. Spoken three
times PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN Broadcast on
Channel 16
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PROWORDS
Common Channel Assignments
Channel Purpose Frequency Mode Max Power
6 Intership Safety/SAR Ship to Aircraft 156.300 MHz FM 25W
9 Alternate Calling for Non-Commercial Ships 156.450 MHz FM 25W
12 Port Operations 156.600 MHz FM 25W
13 Bridge-to-Bridge (non-Coast Guard) 156.650 MHz FM 1W
15 Datum Marker Buoy 156.750 MHz 240.6 MHZ 242.65 MHz 275.1 MHZ FM 1W
16 Distress, Safety, Calling 156.800 MHz FM 25W
21A USCG Working in maritime mobile operations 157.050 MHz FM 25W
22A USCG Liaison/Working between CG and civilian stations 157.100 MHz FM 25W
23A USCG Working in maritime mobile operations 157.150 MHz FM 25W
67 Bridge-to-Bridge (non-Coast Guard) 156.375 MHz FM 1W
81A USCG Working in maritime mobile operations 157.075 MHz FM 25W
83A (Note 1) USCG Working in maritime mobile operations 157.175 MHz FM 25W
1. Auxiliary facilities are authorized to use additional channels when required in the interest of vessel safety (e.g. to access Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act frequencies and Vessel Traffic Services). Operational necessity may also require the use of other channels. Use of other channels for operations must be limited to the duration of the need, and is subject to the approval of the controlling Coast Guard unit. 2. Aircraft facilities and radio facilities may be authorized to use additional channels by requesting authorization according to paragraph G.2 of Annex 4. 3. For all facilities, direct communications between a SAR unit and a vessel in distress may use any channel necessary for the duration of the distress. 1. Auxiliary facilities are authorized to use additional channels when required in the interest of vessel safety (e.g. to access Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act frequencies and Vessel Traffic Services). Operational necessity may also require the use of other channels. Use of other channels for operations must be limited to the duration of the need, and is subject to the approval of the controlling Coast Guard unit. 2. Aircraft facilities and radio facilities may be authorized to use additional channels by requesting authorization according to paragraph G.2 of Annex 4. 3. For all facilities, direct communications between a SAR unit and a vessel in distress may use any channel necessary for the duration of the distress. 1. Auxiliary facilities are authorized to use additional channels when required in the interest of vessel safety (e.g. to access Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act frequencies and Vessel Traffic Services). Operational necessity may also require the use of other channels. Use of other channels for operations must be limited to the duration of the need, and is subject to the approval of the controlling Coast Guard unit. 2. Aircraft facilities and radio facilities may be authorized to use additional channels by requesting authorization according to paragraph G.2 of Annex 4. 3. For all facilities, direct communications between a SAR unit and a vessel in distress may use any channel necessary for the duration of the distress. 1. Auxiliary facilities are authorized to use additional channels when required in the interest of vessel safety (e.g. to access Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act frequencies and Vessel Traffic Services). Operational necessity may also require the use of other channels. Use of other channels for operations must be limited to the duration of the need, and is subject to the approval of the controlling Coast Guard unit. 2. Aircraft facilities and radio facilities may be authorized to use additional channels by requesting authorization according to paragraph G.2 of Annex 4. 3. For all facilities, direct communications between a SAR unit and a vessel in distress may use any channel necessary for the duration of the distress. 1. Auxiliary facilities are authorized to use additional channels when required in the interest of vessel safety (e.g. to access Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act frequencies and Vessel Traffic Services). Operational necessity may also require the use of other channels. Use of other channels for operations must be limited to the duration of the need, and is subject to the approval of the controlling Coast Guard unit. 2. Aircraft facilities and radio facilities may be authorized to use additional channels by requesting authorization according to paragraph G.2 of Annex 4. 3. For all facilities, direct communications between a SAR unit and a vessel in distress may use any channel necessary for the duration of the distress.
NOTE 1 Channel 83A (157.175 MHz) must not be used in areas where interference with Canadian users of this frequency is possible. NOTE 1 Channel 83A (157.175 MHz) must not be used in areas where interference with Canadian users of this frequency is possible. NOTE 1 Channel 83A (157.175 MHz) must not be used in areas where interference with Canadian users of this frequency is possible. NOTE 1 Channel 83A (157.175 MHz) must not be used in areas where interference with Canadian users of this frequency is possible. NOTE 1 Channel 83A (157.175 MHz) must not be used in areas where interference with Canadian users of this frequency is possible.
NOTE 2 Channel 17 is used by Harbormaster, Seward, AK NOTE 2 Channel 17 is used by Harbormaster, Seward, AK NOTE 2 Channel 17 is used by Harbormaster, Seward, AK NOTE 2 Channel 17 is used by Harbormaster, Seward, AK NOTE 2 Channel 17 is used by Harbormaster, Seward, AK
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ALASKA REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (Rev 1 Apr 2007) ALASKA REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (Rev 1 Apr 2007) ALASKA REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (Rev 1 Apr 2007) ALASKA REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (Rev 1 Apr 2007) ALASKA REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (Rev 1 Apr 2007)
Requirement Boats Under 16 Feet Boats 16 to Less Than 26 Feet Boats 26 to Less Than 40 Feet Boats 40 to Less Than 65 Feet
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) One USCG approved Type I, II, III or IV PFD of the proper size for each person, in serviceable condition, and readily accessible. Persons under 13 must wear their PFD when in an open boat or on the deck of a boat, and when water skiing. One USCG approved Type I, II, III or IV PFD of the proper size for each person, in serviceable condition, and readily accessible. Persons under 13 must wear their PFD when in an open boat or on the deck of a boat, and when water skiing. One USCG approved Type I, II, III or IV PFD of the proper size for each person, in serviceable condition, and readily accessible. Persons under 13 must wear their PFD when in an open boat or on the deck of a boat, and when water skiing. One USCG approved Type I, II, III or IV PFD of the proper size for each person, in serviceable condition, and readily accessible. Persons under 13 must wear their PFD when in an open boat or on the deck of a boat, and when water skiing.
Throwable Personal Flotation Device (Type IV) Recommended but not mandatory Except for canoes and kayaks, one USCG approved Type IV (seat cushion or throw ring) device must be carried. Except for canoes and kayaks, one USCG approved Type IV (seat cushion or throw ring) device must be carried. Except for canoes and kayaks, one USCG approved Type IV (seat cushion or throw ring) device must be carried.
Sound Producing Devices Whistle, horn or bell, or some other means to make an efficient sound signal. Whistle, horn or bell, or some other means to make an efficient sound signal. Whistle, horn or bell, or some other means to make an efficient sound signal. Whistle, horn or bell, or some other means to make an efficient sound signal.
Visual Distress Signals USCG approved night signals required between sunset and sunrise. Manually propelled boats, and open sailboats under 26 feet in length (that are not equipped with mechanical propulsion), are not required to carry day signals but must carry USCG approved signals for night time use. All others must carry USCG approved visual distress signals for both day and night time use. NOTE Pyrotechnic devices, if used to meet this requirement, must be current, serviceable, and readily accessible. At the minimum, a total of three day / night combination devices or three day and three night devices must be carried. Manually propelled boats, and open sailboats under 26 feet in length (that are not equipped with mechanical propulsion), are not required to carry day signals but must carry USCG approved signals for night time use. All others must carry USCG approved visual distress signals for both day and night time use. NOTE Pyrotechnic devices, if used to meet this requirement, must be current, serviceable, and readily accessible. At the minimum, a total of three day / night combination devices or three day and three night devices must be carried. Manually propelled boats, and open sailboats under 26 feet in length (that are not equipped with mechanical propulsion), are not required to carry day signals but must carry USCG approved signals for night time use. All others must carry USCG approved visual distress signals for both day and night time use. NOTE Pyrotechnic devices, if used to meet this requirement, must be current, serviceable, and readily accessible. At the minimum, a total of three day / night combination devices or three day and three night devices must be carried.
Fire Extinguishers At least one USCG approved B-I required for boats with inboard engines, living spaces, permanent fuel tanks, or enclosed storage areas or hull voids not sealed or filled with flotation material. At least one USCG approved B-I required for boats with inboard engines, living spaces, permanent fuel tanks, or enclosed storage areas or hull voids not sealed or filled with flotation material. At least two B-I or one B-II USCG approved fire extinguishers. At least three B-I, or one B-I and one B-II USCG approved fire extinguishers.
Navigation Lights Display required between sunset and sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility. International configuration required (varies with length and mode of operation). See International Navigation Rules. Display required between sunset and sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility. International configuration required (varies with length and mode of operation). See International Navigation Rules. Display required between sunset and sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility. International configuration required (varies with length and mode of operation). See International Navigation Rules. Display required between sunset and sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility. International configuration required (varies with length and mode of operation). See International Navigation Rules.
Backfire Flame Arrestor One USCG approved backfire control device on each carburetor of all inboard gasoline engines. One USCG approved backfire control device on each carburetor of all inboard gasoline engines. One USCG approved backfire control device on each carburetor of all inboard gasoline engines. One USCG approved backfire control device on each carburetor of all inboard gasoline engines.
Ventilation Boats with permanently installed engines, closed compartments, or permanent fuel tanks, must have efficient natural or mechanical ventilation. Boats with permanently installed engines, closed compartments, or permanent fuel tanks, must have efficient natural or mechanical ventilation. Boats with permanently installed engines, closed compartments, or permanent fuel tanks, must have efficient natural or mechanical ventilation. Boats with permanently installed engines, closed compartments, or permanent fuel tanks, must have efficient natural or mechanical ventilation.
Registration Undocumented boats equipped with mechanical propulsion (gas, diesel or steam engines and electric motors) must be registered with the Division of Motor Vehicles. Certificate number must be carried on board. Registration numbers and validation decals must be properly displayed. Undocumented boats equipped with mechanical propulsion (gas, diesel or steam engines and electric motors) must be registered with the Division of Motor Vehicles. Certificate number must be carried on board. Registration numbers and validation decals must be properly displayed. Undocumented boats equipped with mechanical propulsion (gas, diesel or steam engines and electric motors) must be registered with the Division of Motor Vehicles. Certificate number must be carried on board. Registration numbers and validation decals must be properly displayed. Undocumented boats equipped with mechanical propulsion (gas, diesel or steam engines and electric motors) must be registered with the Division of Motor Vehicles. Certificate number must be carried on board. Registration numbers and validation decals must be properly displayed.
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