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VHF RADIO

VHF RADIO. VHF = Very High Frequency A vital piece of safety equipment Clear, static-free messages 20-30 miles 24-hour contact with Coast Guard Contact other boats and shore stations 24-hour source of weather information. USE YOUR VHF RADIO LEGALLY.

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VHF RADIO

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  1. VHF RADIO • VHF = Very High Frequency • A vital piece of safety equipment • Clear, static-free messages 20-30 miles • 24-hour contact with Coast Guard • Contact other boats and shore stations • 24-hour source of weather information BS 98 03-37 - B 97 03-01

  2. USE YOUR VHF RADIO LEGALLY • Distress Calls – Danger to life and property • Safety Calls – Avoiding collision, safety bulletins • Operational Calls– Obtaining navigational information, supplies, accommodations, repairs; arranging to meet other boats. • Public Correspondence – with shore public telephone BS 98 03-38 - B 97 03-02

  3. CHANNEL 16 - DISTRESS, SAFETY AND CALLING • If you have your radio on, you must monitor channel 16 ( In Coast Guard District 1, Channel 09 may also used) • All boats monitoring this channel insures that distress messages will be heard BS 98 03-40 - B 97 03-03

  4. SPECIAL RADIO WORDS • “Affirmative” = You are correct • “Negative” = No • “Out” = I am through talking • “Over” = I am through talking; I expect a reply • “Roger” = I received your last call OK BS 98 03-41 - B 97 03-04

  5. EMERGENCY CALLSTHE DISTRESS SIGNAL“MAYDAY” • For assistance when there is immediate danger to life and property • Examples • Life-threatening medical emergencies • Boat sinking • Boat on fire BS 98 03-43 - B 97 03-05-1

  6. EMERGENCY CALLSTHE URGENCY CALL“PAN-PAN” • For assistance when the danger does not warrant a “MAYDAY” call • Examples: • Running out of fuel • Lost in a fog • Unable to control or operate vessel BS 98 03-44 - B 97 03-05-2

  7. EMERGENCY CALLSTHE SAFETY SIGNAL“SECURITE” • For navigation safety messages • Examples: • Weather Alerts • Operational signals - backing out of a slip, approaching a blind bend • To report a navigational hazard, such as a sunken object in a busy channel BS 98 03-45 - B 97 03-05-3

  8. EMERGENCY CALLSINFORMATION VITAL FOROBTAINING ASSISTANCE • Your location • The nature of your distress • Description of your boat • Number of persons aboard (Any injured) • Seaworthiness of your boat BS 98 03-42 - B 97 03-06

  9. RECREATIONAL BOATVHF CHANNELS 06 Ship to ship safety 13 Navigational safety - ship to ship, locks and bridges 16 Distress, safety, calling 09 Alternative calling channel - ship to ship, ship to coast 22 Communication with Coast Guard after contacting on channel 16; for receiving CG safety information 68, 69, 71, 72, 78 - Working channels BS 98 03-39 - B 97 03-07

  10. Additional VHF Channels BS 98 03-46 - B 97 03-08

  11. “MARK”AN AID TO NAVIGATION YOU SEE WHILE BOATING TWO CATEGORIES OF MARKS • Lateral Marks • Marks starboard and port sides of a route • Non-Lateral Marks • Supplemental aids having no lateral significance BS 98 03-01 - B 97 06-01

  12. IDENTIFICATION OF “MARKS” • In Daylight • Shapes • Colors • Numbers or letters • Sounds • At Night • Light color and patterns • Sounds Always Locate Marks On Your Chart BS 98 03-02 - B 97 06-02

  13. TYPES OF “MARKS” • BUOYS • Floating marks anchored at specific locations • BEACONS • Fixed marks permanently fastened to the earth’s surface BS 98 03-03-1 - B 97 06-03

  14. “BUOYS” • Floating Aids • Various shapes and colors • Position approximate • Identified by • Number, letters, sound devices and lights • Chart symbol • diamond with a small position circle • Magenta disc around position circle, if lighted BS 98 03-03-2 - B 97 06-04

  15. “BEACONS” • Permanently fixed to Earth's surface • Examples: • Lighthouses • Daybeacons • Identified by: • Numbers, letters, sound devices, lights • Chart symbols: • Unlighted - small triangle or square • Lighted - magenta flare  with a black position dot BS 98 03-03-3 - B 97 06-05

  16. The “3-R” Rule Red - Right - Returning • When Returning from sea, keep red side-of-channel marks to your starboard • “Returning” is: • Entering a harbor or bay from the open ocean • Traveling up a river from the sea • Traveling clockwise around the U.S. along it’s coastline • South along the Atlantic coast • West along the Gulf coast • North along the Pacific coast BS 98 03-05 - B 97 06-06

  17. TYPES OFSOUND SIGNALS BS 98 03-11 - B 97 06-08

  18. The General Rule of Responsibility • You must comply with The Rules • You must take every precaution required by the “ordinary practice of good seamanship” to avoid immediate danger, including collision. • “Precaution” may include departing from the rules. BS 98 03-14 - B 97 12-01

  19. Definition of Terms • Sailing Vessel • Under sail only • Power-Driven Vessel • Propelled by machinery • Give-Way Vessel • Must stay out of another vessel’s way • Stand-On Vessel • Not required to get out of the way, but must always avoid collision • Underway • Not at anchor, made fast to shore, or aground BS 98 03-15-1 - B 97 12-02-1

  20. Definition of Terms • Restricted Visibility • Any condition in which visibility is restricted • Vessel Not Under Command • Unable to maneuver as required by The Rules due to special circumstances, and therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel • Vessel Restricted in Ability to Maneuver • Unable to maneuver due to the nature of her work and unable to keep out of the way of another vessel BS 98 03-15-2 - B 97 12-02-2

  21. Steering and Sailing Rules • Apply in Three General Situations • Vessels in any condition of visibility • Vessels in sight of one another • Vessels in restricted visibility BS 98 03-18-1 - B 97 12-03

  22. Steering and Sailing RulesIn Any Condition of Visibility • Lookout • You must maintain a lookout at all times • You must be alert for other boats • Your lookout must be qualified and have no other duties • Safe Speed • You must always proceed at safe speed BS 98 03-18-4 - B 97 12-04-1

  23. Steering and Sailing RulesIn Any Condition of Visibility • Proceeding in Narrow Channels • Keep as near to the outer edge of a channel that lies to your starboard side as is safe and practical • Do not impede vessels that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel • Rounding a Bend • Navigate with alertness and caution • Sound warning signals BS 98 03-18-5 - B 97 12-04-2

  24. Steering and Sailing RulesIn Any Condition of Visibility • Vessel Priority (Except where required otherwise) • Vessels not under command • Vessels restricted in maneuverability • Vessels engaged in fishing • Power-driven vessels BS 98 03-18-3 - B 97 12-04-3

  25. Steering and Sailing RulesVessels in Sight of One Another • Vessel Overtaking • The overtaking vessel must give-way • The vessel being overtaken must stand-on • The overtaking vessel, with proper signal, may pass on either side BS 98 03-19-1 - B 97 12-05-1

  26. Steering and Sailing RulesVessels in Sight of One Another • Powerboats Meeting Head-On • Neither vessel has priority of movement • Both must take action to avoid collision • Vessels, with proper signal, may pass on either side BS 98 03-19-2 - B 97 12-05-2

  27. Steering and Sailing RulesVessels in Sight of One Another • Powerboats Crossing • A power-driven vessel seeing another vessel crossing off its starboard side is the give-way vessel • The crossing vessel is the stand-on vessel, but must always take action to avoid collision BS 98 03-19-3 - B 97 12-05-3

  28. Wind Steering and Sailing RulesVessels In Sight Of One Another Stand-On Vessel Wind on starboard side Give-Way Vessel Wind on port side Sailing vessels approaching one another each with wind on a different side BS 98 03-19-4 - B 97 12-05-4

  29. Wind Steering and Sailing RulesVessels In Sight Of One Another Give-Way Vessel Stand-On Vessel Sailing vessels approaching one another both with wind on the same side BS 98 03-19-5 - B 97 12-05-5

  30. Steering and Sailing RulesVessels in Restricted Visibility • Proceed at a safe speed • Display running lights • Sound proper sound signals • Post lookouts and listen for other vessels BS 98 03-17-1 - B 97 12-06

  31. Maneuvering and Warning Signals Short Blast - 1 SecProlonged Blast - 4-6 Sec • Meeting, Overtaking, Crossing • I intend to pass you on my port side • 1 short • I intend to pass you on my starboard • 2 short • Operating Astern Propulsion • 3 short • Approaching a Blind Channel Bend or Departing a Dock or Mooring • 1 prolonged • DANGER SIGNAL • 5 or more short BS 98 03-16 - B 97 12-07

  32. Signals for Vessels at Anchor in Restricted Visibility BS 98 03-17-2 - B 97 12-08

  33. Signals for Vessels Underway in Restricted Visibility BS 98 03-17-3 - B 97 12-09

  34. Know the Lights on Large Vessels Especially tugs and tows! IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE! Don’t recognize the light you see? STAY AWAY! KEEP YOUR DISTANCE! BS 98 03-20 - B 97 12-18

  35. Mounting a Cleat with a Backing Block Cleat Deck Backing Block Apply caulking to the bolt holes between the deck and cleat before tightening BS 98 03-25 - B 97 14-03

  36. TOWING TECHNIQUES Stern cleats with backing Transom Eyebolts Tow Bow Eye Towing Bridle around boat BS 98 03-26 - B 97 14-04

  37. Man Overboard RecoveryProcedures • Shout “Man Overboard” • Toss out a life preserver • Keep victim in sight • Stop forward motion and turn back to victim • Approach victim against wind/waves BS 98 03-27 - B 97 14-05

  38. Operating in Restricted Visibility • Reduce speed • Sound proper signals • Life jackets on all aboard • Post lookouts bow an stern • Navigation lights on • Listen for other boats • Determine position B 98 03-30 - B 97 14-09

  39. Reacting to a Collision • Account for crews - both boats • Give first aid if needed • Call for help if needed • Estimate your position • Life jackets on all aboard • Make emergency repairs if needed • Report accident as required BS 98 03-33 - 97 14-13

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