BKAT 9R ESSENTIAL STUDY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Fire in Engine Compartment.
Answer: -Reduce to idle and disengage
-Crewmember opens survivors compartment escape hatch and
readys ladder.
-Crewmember readys and rigs anchor
-Crewmember may stand fire watch
◉ Fire in aux compartment.
Answer: -Reduce to idle and disengage
-Isolate all eletronics
-Crewmember and engineer put out fire.
-Crewmember readys survivors compartment escape hatch.
-Crewmember readys P-6 Pump for firefighting.
-Crewmember readys and rigs anchor
◉ Loss of control of engine RPM.
Answer: -Crewmember stands by for CXN directions
,◉ Loss of fuel oil pressure.
Answer: -CXN reduces to idle and disengages
-Crewmember readys and rigs anchor
-Crewmember stands safety watch for Engineer as they enter engine
compartment
◉ Loss of lube oil pressure.
Answer: -CXN reduces to idle and disengages both marine gears
-Crewmember readys and rigs anchor
-Crewmember stands safety watch for engineer as they enter engine
compartment
◉ Main Engine high water temp.
Answer: -CXN reduces to idle and disengages
-Crewmember observes exhaust outlets for raw water discharge
-Crewmember stands safety watch for Engineer as they enter engine
compartment`
◉ Low voltage alarm/Loss of electrical charging system.
Answer: -Reduce to idle
-Crewmember stands safety watch for engineer as they enter engine
compartment
,◉ Flooding.
Answer: -Engineer identifies space which is flooding
-Crewmembers ready to apply basic casualty control procedures (DC
Kit and P-6 Pump)
-Crewmember checks the material condition of each compartment
◉ Hard Grounding.
Answer: -Reduce to idle and disengage
-Verify current position and depth of water
-Crewmember check bilges for flooding
-Crewmember readys and rigs anchor
-Crewmember takes depth soundings (using boat hook)
◉ Carbon Monoxide Alarm.
Answer: -CXN moves to safe area and reduces and disengages
-Evacuate and close survivors
compartment doors.
-Open Pilothouse doors and windows
-Crewmember readys and rigs anchor
◉ Airborne hazardous material exposure.
Answer: -Close all compartment door/hatches/scuttle
, ◉ High wet exhaust temperature.
Answer: -Crewmember stands safety watch for engineer
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◉ Boat Crewman Responsibilities.
Answer: Helsman, Lookout, Tow Watch, Anchor Watch, First Aid,
Damage Control, Line Handling, Surface Swimmer
◉ Team Coordination Training.
Answer: Communication, Situational Awareness, Assertiveness,
Leadership, Adaptability/Flexibility, Decision Making
◉ Causes of Fatigue.
Answer: Operating in extreme hot or cold conditions
Constant eye strain through sea spray blurred windshields
Maintaining balance or holding on
Stress
Exposure to sun
Exposure to noise
Lack of sleep
Poor physical conditioning
ANSWERS
◉ Fire in Engine Compartment.
Answer: -Reduce to idle and disengage
-Crewmember opens survivors compartment escape hatch and
readys ladder.
-Crewmember readys and rigs anchor
-Crewmember may stand fire watch
◉ Fire in aux compartment.
Answer: -Reduce to idle and disengage
-Isolate all eletronics
-Crewmember and engineer put out fire.
-Crewmember readys survivors compartment escape hatch.
-Crewmember readys P-6 Pump for firefighting.
-Crewmember readys and rigs anchor
◉ Loss of control of engine RPM.
Answer: -Crewmember stands by for CXN directions
,◉ Loss of fuel oil pressure.
Answer: -CXN reduces to idle and disengages
-Crewmember readys and rigs anchor
-Crewmember stands safety watch for Engineer as they enter engine
compartment
◉ Loss of lube oil pressure.
Answer: -CXN reduces to idle and disengages both marine gears
-Crewmember readys and rigs anchor
-Crewmember stands safety watch for engineer as they enter engine
compartment
◉ Main Engine high water temp.
Answer: -CXN reduces to idle and disengages
-Crewmember observes exhaust outlets for raw water discharge
-Crewmember stands safety watch for Engineer as they enter engine
compartment`
◉ Low voltage alarm/Loss of electrical charging system.
Answer: -Reduce to idle
-Crewmember stands safety watch for engineer as they enter engine
compartment
,◉ Flooding.
Answer: -Engineer identifies space which is flooding
-Crewmembers ready to apply basic casualty control procedures (DC
Kit and P-6 Pump)
-Crewmember checks the material condition of each compartment
◉ Hard Grounding.
Answer: -Reduce to idle and disengage
-Verify current position and depth of water
-Crewmember check bilges for flooding
-Crewmember readys and rigs anchor
-Crewmember takes depth soundings (using boat hook)
◉ Carbon Monoxide Alarm.
Answer: -CXN moves to safe area and reduces and disengages
-Evacuate and close survivors
compartment doors.
-Open Pilothouse doors and windows
-Crewmember readys and rigs anchor
◉ Airborne hazardous material exposure.
Answer: -Close all compartment door/hatches/scuttle
, ◉ High wet exhaust temperature.
Answer: -Crewmember stands safety watch for engineer
-
◉ Boat Crewman Responsibilities.
Answer: Helsman, Lookout, Tow Watch, Anchor Watch, First Aid,
Damage Control, Line Handling, Surface Swimmer
◉ Team Coordination Training.
Answer: Communication, Situational Awareness, Assertiveness,
Leadership, Adaptability/Flexibility, Decision Making
◉ Causes of Fatigue.
Answer: Operating in extreme hot or cold conditions
Constant eye strain through sea spray blurred windshields
Maintaining balance or holding on
Stress
Exposure to sun
Exposure to noise
Lack of sleep
Poor physical conditioning
