BML – Fast Craft Endorsement rev 2.0 | Jan 2007

BML - Fast Craft Endorsement

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The following items cover Schedule 4 Part 1 sub-section 19 section 9 of the BML Regulations

Shipboard knowledge

a) Demonstrates a knowledge of on-board propulsion systems including;

  • Communication and navigational equipment

  • Steering, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

  • Bilge and fire systems

  • Failure mode of control, steering and propulsion systems

  • Proper response to system failures

b) Explains handling characteristics of the craft and the limiting operational conditions
c) Describes the procedures for bridge communication and navigation including the methods of control and communication with passengers in an emergency
d) Demonstrates a knowledge of cargo and vehicle stowage and securing systems
e) Demonstrates an outline knowledge of loading and stability data
f) Demonstrates a knowledge of buoyancy, stability, sub-division, downflooding point and intact stability information
g) Demonstrates an awareness of the impact and damage stability and survivability of the craft in damaged condition

Life saving, fire fighting and damage control

a) Demonstrates an ability to locate and use the craft’s life-saving appliances, survival craft equipment, escapes in the craft
b) Demonstrates an awareness of the procedures for passenger evacuation including the location and use of items listed in vessel’s training manual
c) Demonstrates a knowledge of the location and use of fire protection and extinguishing appliances and systems in the event of fire on board
d) Demonstrates a knowledge of the location and use of damage control appliances and systems including the operation of watertight doors and bilge pumps

Regulations

a) Demonstrates an outline knowledge of the High Speed Craft Code and amendments including operational requirements