Boat Crew Handbook - Boat Operations (BCH16114.1 - December 2017)

Download or read book Boat Crew Handbook - Boat Operations (BCH16114.1 - December 2017) written by United States Coast Guard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2020-03-06 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. PURPOSE. This Handbook presents the approved methods and procedures for the conduct of Coast Guard boat operations. Major topics within this handbook are boat crew duties and responsibilities, towing, person in the water recovery, rescue assistance and fire fighting, and air operations. 2. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. The Boat Crew Seamanship Manual, COMDTINST M16114.5C, is canceled. 3. DISCUSSION. This Handbook provides guidance on how to engage in safe and effective boat operations. 4. MAJOR CHANGES. First issue.