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Who can initiate an emergency breakaway? |
Either the supply or receiving ship, But only the supply ship may execute the breakaway |
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Where is the distance line zero end placed? |
On a secure point on the guide ship |
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What is the whistle blast sequence? |
1 Whistle blast by Firing ship to indicate it is preparing to fire gun line, and for the recieving ship to take cover 2 blasts by non firing ship to indicate they are ready to receive the gun line 3 blasts by the firing ship to non firing ship, to break cover and retrieve gun line 3 blasts by the non firing ship to indicate that the line is lost, and to pass another |
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What is the aim of an emergency breakaway? |
To disengage as quickly as possible, without endangering life and with minimum damage to equipment. |
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What is the PPE required by the heights person? |
- Harness and lanyard - Helmet - Knife belt - Life jacket? - Safety boats |
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What do 6 blasts mean? |
Alert the crew that an emergency breakaway is to happen |
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Types of ships involved in a RAS |
Guide ship - Ship which sets the speed and direction Approach ship - ship making the approach up to the guide ship Control ship - Ship controlling the RAS Delivery ship Receiving ship Supplying ship Customer ship |
