Lifeboat Oar Commands Quiz Review
When in command of a lifeboat under oars, the command "Backwater" means to? -
answer Row in astern motion.
If the coxswain of your lifeboat gives the command "HOLD WATER" you should: -
answer Dip the blade of your oar into the water vertically and hold it perpendicular to the
keel line.
The boat command that means complete the stroke and level the oars horizontally with
the blades trimmed fore and aft is: - answer"Oars"
The command "Oars" means to: - answer Complete the stroke and bring the oars
horizontal, blades feathered.
If the steersman of your lifeboat gives the command "Way enough", you should: -
answerComplete the stoke, raise your oar slightly, swing it forward, and place it in the
boat.
How should load be distributed in a boat? - answerOrder crew members and
passengers into the boat.
What should occupants do while the boat is being lowered? - answerOrder everyone to
be seated, using manropes.
What happens if you continue to lower the boat below the embarkation deck? -
answerHave tricing pendants released.
What keeps the boat from swinging while being lowered? - answerHave frapping lines
eased out slightly.
What speed should be used in lowering the boat? - answerOrder boat lowered.
Ideally, when should boat be released? (crest of wave or swell) - answerWhen safely
waterborne order boat released.
What should be checked immediately after starting engine? (Cooling water flow) -
answerOrder engines started or oars deployed.
What is Fleming gear? - answerPropulsion gear for ships boats.
How do you get the boat heading away from the ship's side? (Use boat hooks not
hands.) - answerShove off.
When in command of a lifeboat under oars, the command "Backwater" means to? -
answer Row in astern motion.
If the coxswain of your lifeboat gives the command "HOLD WATER" you should: -
answer Dip the blade of your oar into the water vertically and hold it perpendicular to the
keel line.
The boat command that means complete the stroke and level the oars horizontally with
the blades trimmed fore and aft is: - answer"Oars"
The command "Oars" means to: - answer Complete the stroke and bring the oars
horizontal, blades feathered.
If the steersman of your lifeboat gives the command "Way enough", you should: -
answerComplete the stoke, raise your oar slightly, swing it forward, and place it in the
boat.
How should load be distributed in a boat? - answerOrder crew members and
passengers into the boat.
What should occupants do while the boat is being lowered? - answerOrder everyone to
be seated, using manropes.
What happens if you continue to lower the boat below the embarkation deck? -
answerHave tricing pendants released.
What keeps the boat from swinging while being lowered? - answerHave frapping lines
eased out slightly.
What speed should be used in lowering the boat? - answerOrder boat lowered.
Ideally, when should boat be released? (crest of wave or swell) - answerWhen safely
waterborne order boat released.
What should be checked immediately after starting engine? (Cooling water flow) -
answerOrder engines started or oars deployed.
What is Fleming gear? - answerPropulsion gear for ships boats.
How do you get the boat heading away from the ship's side? (Use boat hooks not
hands.) - answerShove off.
