SABOT
Standardized Auxiliary Boat
Operations Training
Ninth District - Eastern Region
COMO. Lew Wargo, Sr.
CQEC-9ER
15 Nov 2016
PRE-UNDERWAY CHECKS
PRE-UNDERWAY
Facility
Pre-Underway
Checks
FACILITY
PRE-UNDERWAY
• Before the start of any underway patrol, the
facility and crew must conduct a preunderway check of the facility and crew which
should include:
• (NOTE: It is suggested that a written form be
used unique to the vessel) so as not to miss
anything)
CREW
The crew is checked for:
1. Physical Condition: Are there any limiting
factors with any member that would
jeopardize the mission?
2. Rest: Is the crew well rested?
3. Time Constraints: Does crew have any?
4. Uniforms: Is the crew in the same proper
uniform?
CREW
5. Use the GAR model for a Risk Management
review:
a. Use the highest score in each area
given by each of the crew.
b. Are you in the green?
c. If not what can be done to lower the
score?
MISSION
• 1. What is the purpose of the mission? Be
sure entire crew understands.
• 2. Lookouts – Everyone’s duty.
• 3. What to watch for:
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Traffic
Disabled vessels
PIWs
Heavy Traffic
Pollution spills
Navigation Hazards
Hazard spots (Reefs, etc.)
Anything unusual
CREW
6. Be sure that all crew members know they
can raise concerns of safety and are free to
ask for clarification at any time
6. Is any member wearing jewelry that would
be a hazard?
6. Does each crew member understand their
assignment and duties?
CREW
9. PPE Gear: Check the required PPE gear for each
crew : (Is each item attached with a cord that is
at least 36”after tying)
a. Proper type of PFD with proper markings
b. Reflective tape on PFD
c. Whistle attached
d. Signal mirror attached
e. Knife attached
f. Safety light (strobe) attached
g. All must have a PPIRB attached
CREW
10. Additional Items: In addition to the required
items each crew may want to consider having the
following:
a. Flashlight
b. Rubber (medical) gloves
c. Sunscreen
d. Sunglasses
e. Pen/pencil and note pad
CREW
• f. In addition crew may want to have foul
weather gear including a warm jacket
and rain gear in the event it is needed.
g. There should be ample food and plenty
of drinks. (Water is extremely important
especially in hot weather) (All can
contribute to water & food items)
FACILITY
1. Orders have been obtained & onboard
2. Auxiliary patrol signs are properly displayed
3. US flag and Patrol ensign are properly
displayed
4. Charts onboard for the operating area
5. Navigation tools
6. Navigation Rules
FACILITY
7. Writing paper and pen/pencil
7. Supply of CG 4612 SAR Summary forms
9. Location and operation of all items and
equipment required and onboard (See
“Offer-of-Use” Inspection form. Owner
should use a pre-printed list of these items
to ensure that everything is covered.
FACILITY
10. With the crew review the operation and
location of all equipment onboard including:
a. Pumps
c. Fire Extinguishers
b. Radios
d. Depth finder
FACILITY
e. Operation of the engine controls
f. Navigation lights
g. Horn
h. Electronic hailer/horn (if equipped)
i. Radar (if equipped)
j. GPS/Chart plotter (if equipped)
k. FLIR (if equipped)
FACILITY
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Fuel tanks are full
Engine oil (engine is full)
Spare oil onboard
Spare oil onboard
Engine started and running properly
Engine shifts into forward and reverse
(test while still tied up)
GENERAL
1. Use of the head (if equipped)
2. Does crew know how to hook up an astern
tow on this facility?
3. Does crew know lines for bridle?
4. Does crew know lines to use for docking?
5. Does crew know lines for along side tow?
GENERAL
6. Does crew know use of the heaving
lines?
7. Use of distress signals onboard?
8. Use of drogue/sea anchor? (if equipped)
9. Location and use of boat hooks?
10. Use of ground tackle?
GENERAL
• Consider having lists for crew’s use giving the
location of the equipment on board.
• You may want to have pre-printed check-lists
of various procedures for:
Docking, stern towing, alongside towing,
MOB, radio use, etc.