47FT_ MLB

47FT MOTOR LIFEBOAT OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard CGBOH 16114.47 February 2020 COVER PAGE

1 Commandant United States Coast Guard US Coast Guard Stop 7324 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington DC 20593-7324 Staff Symbol: CG-731 Phone: (202) 372-2515 CGBOH 16114.47 FEBRUARY 6, 2020 LETTER OF PROMULGATION COAST GUARD BOAT OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK 16114.4 7 Subj: 47FT MOTOR LIFEBOAT – OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Ref: a. Boat Management Manual, COMDTINST M16114.4 (series) b. Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Manual, Volume I, COMDTINST M16114.32 (series) c. Surface Forces Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) Process Guide, CGTO PG-85-00-40 (series) d. Rescue and Survival Systems Manual, COMDTINST M10470.10 (series) e. Navigation Rules, International-Inland, COMDTINST M16672.2 (series) 1. PURPOSE . This Boat Operator’s Handbook (BOH) provides technical orientation, performance characteristics, and basic operating procedures for the 47FT MLB. It also standardizes boat outfit, storage, and equipment layout. 2. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. None. 3. DISCUSSION. This BOH contains information necessary to safely operate the 47FT MLB. The operational capabilities, limitations, and emergency procedures are clearly stipulated. The fittings, outfit list, and physical characteristics of the boat are described in detail. 4. DISCLAIMER. This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it itself a rule. It is intended to provide operational guidance for Coast Guard personnel and is not intended to nor does it impose legally binding requirements on any party outside the Coast Guard. 5. MAJOR CHANGES. None. 6. IMPACT ASSESSMENT. No impact assessment warranted. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. a. The development of this BOH and the general guidance contained within it have been thoroughly reviewed by the originating office in conjunction with the Office Environmental Management, and are categorically excluded (CE) under current USCG CE #33 from further environmental analysis, in accordance with Section 2.B.2. and Figure 2-1 of the National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures

Table of Contents i TABLE OF CONTENTS S ECTION A. W ARNINGS , C AUTIONS , AND N OTES ............................................................................................................. 1-2 S ECTION B. P LATFORM M ANAGER ................................................................................................................................ 1-3 S ECTION C. C HANGES ................................................................................................................................................. 1-4 C.1. Engineering Changes (EC) .......................................................................................................................... 1-4 S ECTION D. A CTION ................................................................................................................................................... 1-5 D.1. Configuration Control ............................................................................................................................... 1-5 D.2. Time Compliance Technical Orders ........................................................................................................... 1-5 S ECTION A. G ENERAL D ESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................... 2-2 A.1. Design ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-2 A.2. Manufacturer ............................................................................................................................................ 2-2 A.3. Missions .................................................................................................................................................... 2-2 A.4. Boat Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 2-2 A.5. Superstructure ........................................................................................................................................... 2-5 A.6. Hull ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-5 S ECTION B. W ATERTIGHT C OMPARTMENTS .................................................................................................................. 2-10 B.1. Forward Peak General ............................................................................................................................. 2-12 B.2. Forward Compartment Access ................................................................................................................ 2-13 B.3. Interior ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-13 B.4. Auxiliary Machinery Compartment Access .............................................................................................. 2-20 B.5. Interior ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-21 B.6. Survivors’ Co mpartment Access .............................................................................................................. 2-35 B.7. Interior ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-36 B.8. Engine Room Access ................................................................................................................................ 2-61 B.9. Engine Room Interior .............................................................................................................................. 2-62 B.10. Lazarette Access .................................................................................................................................... 2-72 B.11. Lazarette Interior .................................................................................................................................. 2-73 B.12. Enclosed Bridge Access .......................................................................................................................... 2-79 B.13. Enclosed Bridge Interior ........................................................................................................................ 2-80 S ECTION C. O PEN B RIDGE ......................................................................................................................................... 2-92 COVER PAGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 LETTER OF PROMULGATION ................................................................................................................................ 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................ I LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................................................................................................. IX CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 1-1 CHAPTER 2 BOAT CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................................ 2-1

Table of Contents ii C.1. Access ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-92 C.2. Steering Stations ..................................................................................................................................... 2-92 C.3. Radar ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-94 C.4. Windscreen .............................................................................................................................................. 2-95 C.5. Magnetic Compass .................................................................................................................................. 2-96 C.6. Seating .................................................................................................................................................... 2-97 C.7. Binoculars ................................................................................................................................................ 2-98 C.8. “D” Rings ................................................................................................................................................. 2-99 S ECTION D. M AST P LATFORM .................................................................................................................................. 2-100 D.1. General .................................................................................................................................................. 2-100 S ECTION E. M AIN D ECK E QUIPMENT ......................................................................................................................... 2-101 E.1. Bullnose ................................................................................................................................................. 2-101 E.2. Samson Post .......................................................................................................................................... 2-101 E.3. Paired Bitts ............................................................................................................................................ 2-101 E.4. Chocks .................................................................................................................................................... 2-101 E.5. Handrails ............................................................................................................................................... 2-102 E.6. Tow Bitt ................................................................................................................................................. 2-103 E.7. Tow Reels ............................................................................................................................................... 2-104 E.8. Deck Lighting ......................................................................................................................................... 2-105 E.9. Miscellaneous Equipment ...................................................................................................................... 2-105 S ECTION F. M AIN D ECK S TOWAGE ............................................................................................................................ 2-109 F.1. Aft Buoyancy Chamber .......................................................................................................................... 2-109 F.2. Forward Deck Lockers ............................................................................................................................ 2-111 F.3. Pump ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-112 S ECTION A. P ROPULSION S YSTEM ................................................................................................................................. 3-2 A.1. Engines ...................................................................................................................................................... 3-2 A.2. Drive Shafts ............................................................................................................................................... 3-3 A.3. Reduction Gears ........................................................................................................................................ 3-4 A.4. Propeller Shafts ......................................................................................................................................... 3-6 S ECTION B. DDEC S YSTEM .......................................................................................................................................... 3-8 B.1. Major Components .................................................................................................................................... 3-8 S ECTION C. R AW W ATER C OOLING S YSTEM .................................................................................................................. 3-14 C.1. System Flow ............................................................................................................................................. 3-15 S ECTION D. E NGINE S YSTEMS .................................................................................................................................... 3-18 D.1. Block Flow ............................................................................................................................................... 3-19 D.2. Charge Air Flow ....................................................................................................................................... 3-20 D.3. Scavenging Oil Pump .............................................................................................................................. 3-20 D.4. How the Pump Works ............................................................................................................................. 3-21 CHAPTER 3 BOAT SYSTEMS .............................................................................................................................. 3-1

Table of Contents iv I.14. Location .................................................................................................................................................. 3-62 I.15. Spaces ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-62 I.16. Firefighting Policy ................................................................................................................................... 3-63 S ECTION J. C OMMUNICATION /N AVIGATION S YSTEMS ..................................................................................................... 3-64 J.1. Raymarine 430 Loudhailer ....................................................................................................................... 3-64 J.2. Motorola XTL 5000 Transceivers .............................................................................................................. 3-65 J.3. Magnetic Compass ................................................................................................................................... 3-67 J.4. Furuno 1933C/NT Radar/Chart Plotter Display ........................................................................................ 3-68 J.5. K-Band Pedestal Antenna ......................................................................................................................... 3-69 J.6. Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) Receiver/ Antenna .......................................................................................................................................................... 3-69 J.7. Open Bridge Arch Antenna/ Components ................................................................................................ 3-70 J.8. RD-30 Multi-Display ................................................................................................................................. 3-71 J.9. GP-37 WAAS/DGPS Receiver and Navigator ............................................................................................ 3-72 J.10. PG-1000 Heading Sensor ........................................................................................................................ 3-73 J.11. 235DT-SSE Depth and Temperature Sensor ........................................................................................... 3-74 J.12. Simrad Taiyo TD-L1550A ........................................................................................................................ 3-75 S ECTION K. W EAPONS M OUNTING ............................................................................................................................. 3-76 K.1. Machine Gun Elevation and Train Stop Limits ......................................................................................... 3-76 K.2. Pre-Mission Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 3-77 S ECTION A. O PERATING P ARAMETERS ........................................................................................................................... 4-2 A.1. Disabling Casualties .................................................................................................................................. 4-2 A.2. Restrictive Discrepancies ........................................................................................................................... 4-3 A.3. Major Discrepancies .................................................................................................................................. 4-4 A.4. Environmental Limits ................................................................................................................................ 4-4 A.5. Additional Stability Limits ......................................................................................................................... 4-4 S ECTION B. P ERFORMANCE D ATA ................................................................................................................................. 4-6 B.1. Fuel Consumption ...................................................................................................................................... 4-6 B.2. Seakeeping ................................................................................................................................................ 4-7 B.3. Turning ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-7 B.4. Stability ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-7 B.5. Acceleration .............................................................................................................................................. 4-8 B.6. Speed ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-8 B.7. Deceleration .............................................................................................................................................. 4-9 S ECTION A. S TARTING P ROCEDURES .............................................................................................................................. 5-2 A.1. Pre-Start .................................................................................................................................................... 5-2 A.2. Engine Starting .......................................................................................................................................... 5-4 CHAPTER 4 OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ............................................................................................................ 4-1 CHAPTER 5 MISSION PERFORMANCE ............................................................................................................... 5-1

Table of Contents v A.3. Energizing Equipment ............................................................................................................................... 5-5 S ECTION B. S TEERING C ASUALTY .................................................................................................................................. 5-6 B.1. Personal Protective Gear ........................................................................................................................... 5-6 B.2. Communication ......................................................................................................................................... 5-7 B.3. Changing Control Stations ......................................................................................................................... 5-7 S ECTION C. H ANDLING C HARACTERISTICS ....................................................................................................................... 5-9 C.1. Jog Levers ................................................................................................................................................ 5-10 C.2. Heavy Weather Turns .............................................................................................................................. 5-10 C.3. Restricted Maneuvering .......................................................................................................................... 5-11 C.4. Speed ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-12 C.5. Quartering the Seas ................................................................................................................................. 5-12 C.6. Using the Stern for Alternative Options .................................................................................................. 5-13 C.7. Riding the Back of a Wave ....................................................................................................................... 5-13 C.8. Beam Seas Steering ................................................................................................................................. 5-14 C.9. Effects of Wind Turning the Bow ............................................................................................................. 5-14 C.10. Station Keeping General ........................................................................................................................ 5-14 S ECTION D. S URF O PERATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 5-15 D.1. Recognizing a Wave ................................................................................................................................ 5-15 D.2. Outbound in Waves Under 14 Feet ......................................................................................................... 5-15 D.3. Outbound in Waves Over 14 Feet ........................................................................................................... 5-16 D.4. Inbound ................................................................................................................................................... 5-16 D.5. Stern to Station Keeping ......................................................................................................................... 5-16 S ECTION E. T OWING ................................................................................................................................................ 5-17 E.1. Approaches .............................................................................................................................................. 5-17 E.2. Effects of Wind with Vessel in Tow .......................................................................................................... 5-18 E.3. Tow Watch .............................................................................................................................................. 5-18 S ECTION F. A NCHORING ............................................................................................................................................ 5-19 F.1. Anchoring the Boat .................................................................................................................................. 5-19 F.2. Weigh Anchor .......................................................................................................................................... 5-20 S ECTION G. O PERATING WITH H ELICOPTERS ................................................................................................................. 5-21 G.1. Identifying and Mitigating Snag Hazards ............................................................................................... 5-21 G.2. Loose Gear .............................................................................................................................................. 5-21 G.3. Antennas ................................................................................................................................................. 5-21 G.4. Crew Placement ...................................................................................................................................... 5-21 G.5. Navigation .............................................................................................................................................. 5-22 G.6. Communication ....................................................................................................................................... 5-22 G.7. Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................. 5-23 S ECTION H. P ERSONNEL R ECOVERY ............................................................................................................................. 5-24 H.1. Pick-Up Ports ........................................................................................................................................... 5-24 H.2. Controlling the Boat ................................................................................................................................ 5-24

Table of Contents vii K.2. Actions ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-21 S ECTION L. M AIN E NGINE H IGH W ATER T EMPERATURE .................................................................................................. 6-23 L.1. Symptoms ................................................................................................................................................ 6-23 L.2. Actions ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-23 L.3. Raw Water System Checks ....................................................................................................................... 6-24 L.4. Jacket Water System Checks .................................................................................................................... 6-25 S ECTION M. L OW V OLTAGE A LARM /L OSS OF E LECTRICAL C HARGING S YSTEM ..................................................................... 6-26 M.1. Symptoms .............................................................................................................................................. 6-26 M.2. Actions ................................................................................................................................................... 6-26 S ECTION N. F LOODING ............................................................................................................................................. 6-28 N.1. Symptoms ............................................................................................................................................... 6-28 N.2. Actions .................................................................................................................................................... 6-28 F ORWARD C OMPARTMENT .......................................................................................................................................... A-2 S URVIVORS ’ C OMPARTMENT ........................................................................................................................................ A-4 E NCLOSED B RIDGE , .................................................................................................................................................... A-5 O PEN B RIDGE ………. .................................................................................................................................................. A-5 I. F OREPEAK ………. .................................................................................................................................................... C-3 II. F ORWARD C OMPARTMENT ...................................................................................................................................... C-4 III. A UXILIARY M ACHINERY C OMPARTMENT .................................................................................................................... C-6 IV. S URVIVORS ’ C OMPARTMENT ................................................................................................................................... C-8 V. G EAR S PACE ……. ................................................................................................................................................. C-10 VI. E NGINE R OOM . .................................................................................................................................................. C-12 VII. L AZARETTE …… .................................................................................................................................................. C-16 VIII. E NCLOSED B RIDGE ............................................................................................................................................ C-17 IX. O PEN B RIDGE …… ............................................................................................................................................... C-21 X. M AST P LATFORM ................................................................................................................................................. C-24 XI. M AIN D ECK ……… ............................................................................................................................................... C-25 XII. S UPERSTRUCTURE .............................................................................................................................................. C-28 XIII. H ULL …………. .................................................................................................................................................. C-29 XIV. D OCKSIDE T RIALS P ORT E NGINE .......................................................................................................................... C-30 XV. D OCKSIDE T RIALS S TARBOARD E NGINE ................................................................................................................... C-31 XVI. U NDER W AY T RIALS P ORT E NGINE ....................................................................................................................... C-32 XVII. U NDER W AY T RIALS S TARBOARD E NGINE ............................................................................................................. C-33 DISABLING CASUALTY LIST .................................................................................................................................... D-2 APPENDIX A. OUTFIT LIST AND STOWAGE PLANS ....................................................................................... A-1 APPENDIX B. ENGINEERING CHANGES ............................................................................................................. B-1 APPENDIX C. MATERIEL INSPECTION CHECKLIST ........................................................................................ C-1 APPENDIX D. DISABLING CASUALTIES ....................................................................................................... D-1

Table of Contents viii Engine Parameters ........................................................................................................................................... D-2 Engineering System Components ..................................................................................................................... D-2 Electronics/ Navigation .................................................................................................................................... D-2 Safety ............................................................................................................................................................... D-3 General Materiel .............................................................................................................................................. D-3 R ESTRICTIVE D ISCREPANCIES ........................................................................................................................................ E-2 Engine and Vessel Systems ............................................................................................................................... E-2 Boat Outfit ........................................................................................................................................................ E-3 Electronics/ Navigation .................................................................................................................................... E-3 General Materiel and Safety ............................................................................................................................ E-3 M AJOR D ISCREPANCIES ............................................................................................................................................... E-4 Engine and Vessel Systems ............................................................................................................................... E-4 Electronics/ Navigation .................................................................................................................................... E-4 General Materiel and Safety ............................................................................................................................ E-5 APPENDIX E. RESTRICTIVE AND MAJOR DISCREPANCIES ............................................................................ E-1 APPENDIX F. ACRONYMS ................................................................................................................................ F-1

Table of Contents x Figure 2-37 Emergency Window Release System (EWRS) .................................................................................... 2-34 Figure 2-38 Emergency Window Release System (EWRS) Location Frame 8 ....................................................... 2-34 Figure 2-39 QAWTD Access to Aft Deck ............................................................................................................... 2-35 Figure 2-40 QAWTD Access to Enclosed Bridge ................................................................................................... 2-35 Figure 2- 41 Port Survivors’ Compartment Seats .................................................................................................. 2-36 Figure 2-42 Diagonal Strap ................................................................................................................................... 2-37 Figure 2- 43 Survivors’ Compartment Items Forward View .................................................................................. 2-37 Figure 2- 44 Survivors’ Compartment Items Aft View ........................................................................................... 2-39 Figure 2-45 Galley ................................................................................................................................................. 2-40 Figure 2-46 Stokes Litter ....................................................................................................................................... 2-41 Figure 2-47 First Aid Trauma Kit ........................................................................................................................... 2-42 Figure 2-48 Hearing Protection ............................................................................................................................. 2-43 Figure 2-49 Fire Extinguisher ................................................................................................................................ 2-43 Figure 2-50 PKP Fire Extinguisher ......................................................................................................................... 2-44 Figure 2-51 Intercom Speaker .............................................................................................................................. 2-44 Figure 2-52 C02 Actuator ...................................................................................................................................... 2-45 Figure 2-53 Co2 Delay Actuator ............................................................................................................................ 2-46 Figure 2- 54 Survivors’ Compartment HVAC Unit .................................................................................................. 2-46 Figure 2-55 Battery Switches ................................................................................................................................ 2-47 Figure 2-56 Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Pull Handles .............................................................................................. 2-48 Figure 2-57 Electronics Cooling Vent Duct ............................................................................................................ 2-49 Figure 2-58 Three Way Light Switch for Compartment Lighting .......................................................................... 2-50 Figure 2- 59 Survivors’ Compartment Light Switch ............................................................................................... 2-51 Figure 2-60 Hand Held Battle Lantern .................................................................................................................. 2-52 Figure 2-61 Hand Held Flashlight .......................................................................................................................... 2-52 Figure 2- 62 Survivors’ Compartment Lighting ...................................................................................................... 2-52 Figure 2-63 Tow Reel Junction Box ....................................................................................................................... 2-53 Figure 2-64 Grounding Wand ............................................................................................................................... 2-54 Figure 2-65 Fuel Tank Aft Deck Access ................................................................................................................. 2-55 Figure 2-66 Fuel Tank ............................................................................................................................................ 2-56 Figure 2-67 Reintjes Reduction Gear .................................................................................................................... 2-57 Figure 2-68 Propeller Shaft ................................................................................................................................... 2-58 Figure 2-69 Spare Parts Box .................................................................................................................................. 2-59 Figure 2-70 Bilge Pump ......................................................................................................................................... 2-59 Figure 2-71 Speed Log Transducer ........................................................................................................................ 2-60 Figure 2-72 Depth Sensor Transducer .................................................................................................................. 2-60 Figure 2-73 Engine Room QAWTD ........................................................................................................................ 2-61 Figure 2-74 Lazarette QAWTD .............................................................................................................................. 2-61

Table of Contents xi Figure 2-75 Engine Room ...................................................................................................................................... 2-62 Figure 2-76 Starboard Engine ............................................................................................................................... 2-63 Figure 2-77 Dual Alternators ................................................................................................................................. 2-64 Figure 2-78 Starboard Raw Water Valve Shown Port Similar ............................................................................... 2-64 Figure 2-79 Sea Strainers Port Shown Starboard Similar ...................................................................................... 2-65 Figure 2-80 Emergency Fuel Cut Out Valves ......................................................................................................... 2-66 Figure 2-81 Primary Fuel Filter ............................................................................................................................. 2-66 Figure 2-82 Secondary Fuel Filter ......................................................................................................................... 2-67 Figure 2-83 Marine Interface Module ................................................................................................................... 2-67 Figure 2-84 Auto Pilot Electric Hydraulic Pump .................................................................................................... 2-68 Figure 2-85 Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir, Filter and Cooler ...................................................................................... 2-69 Figure 2-86 GPM Bilge Pump ................................................................................................................................ 2-70 Figure 2-87 Toolbox .............................................................................................................................................. 2-70 Figure 2-88 Dewatering Standpipe ....................................................................................................................... 2-71 Figure 2-89 Starboard Muffler .............................................................................................................................. 2-72 Figure 2-90 Lazarette QAWTD .............................................................................................................................. 2-72 Figure 2-91 Lazarette ............................................................................................................................................ 2-73 Figure 2-92 Steering Components ........................................................................................................................ 2-74 Figure 2-93 Hydraulic Steering Unit ...................................................................................................................... 2-75 Figure 2-94 Steering Electrical Junction Boxes ..................................................................................................... 2-76 Figure 2-95 Raw Water Standpipe ........................................................................................................................ 2-77 Figure 2-96 Engine Room Dewatering Standpipe ................................................................................................. 2-78 Figure 2-97 QAWTD Open Bridge to Enclosed Bridge .......................................................................................... 2-79 Figure 2- 98 QAWTD Enclosed Bridge to Survivors’ Compartment ....................................................................... 2-80 Figure 2-99 Enclosed Bridge Seats ........................................................................................................................ 2-80 Figure 2-100 Upper Console Houses the Electronic Display Modules .................................................................. 2-82 Figure 2-101 Enclosed Bridge - Lower Console ..................................................................................................... 2-83 Figure 2-102 Enclosed Bridge - Lower Console (Sub-Unit) ................................................................................... 2-83 Figure 2-103 Throttle Control Console ................................................................................................................. 2-84 Figure 2-104 Chart Table ...................................................................................................................................... 2-85 Figure 2-105 Co2 Actuating Cylinder .................................................................................................................... 2-86 Figure 2-106 HVAC Unit ........................................................................................................................................ 2-87 Figure 2-107 Bilge Alarm Panel ............................................................................................................................. 2-87 Figure 2-108 Navigation Light Controls ................................................................................................................ 2-88 Figure 2-109 HF Radio ........................................................................................................................................... 2-89 Figure 2-110 Binoculars ........................................................................................................................................ 2-89 Figure 2-111 5-lb. Co2 Fire Extinguisher ............................................................................................................... 2-90 Figure 2-112 10-lb. PKP Fire Extinguisher ............................................................................................................. 2-90

Table of Contents xiii Figure 3-9 DDEC System Diagram ........................................................................................................................... 3-8 Figure 3-10 Manufacturers Marine Interface Module (MMIM) ........................................................................... 3-10 Figure 3-11 Engine Room Interface Module (ERIM) ............................................................................................. 3-11 Figure 3-12 CSIM Port Shown Similar ................................................................................................................... 3-11 Figure 3-13 Port Electronic Display Module (EDM) .............................................................................................. 3-12 Figure 3-14 Electronic Gear Interface Modules (EGIMs) ...................................................................................... 3-13 Figure 3-15 Raw Water System ............................................................................................................................. 3-14 Figure 3-16 Raw Water Valve Starboard Shown ................................................................................................... 3-15 Figure 3-17 4-inch Duplex Strainer Port Shown Starboard Similar ....................................................................... 3-15 Figure 3-18 Reduction Gear Oil Cooler ................................................................................................................. 3-17 Figure 3-19 Heat Exchanger .................................................................................................................................. 3-19 Figure 3-20 Lube Oil System ................................................................................................................................. 3-21 Figure 3-21 Oil Filter ............................................................................................................................................. 3-22 Figure 3-22 Oil Cooler ........................................................................................................................................... 3-23 Figure 3-23 Blower ................................................................................................................................................ 3-24 Figure 3-24 Turbocharger ..................................................................................................................................... 3-25 Figure 3-25 AirSep System Diagram ...................................................................................................................... 3-27 Figure 3-26 AirSep System .................................................................................................................................... 3-28 Figure 3-27 Exhaust System .................................................................................................................................. 3-29 Figure 3-28 Port Muffler ....................................................................................................................................... 3-30 Figure 3-29 Fuel Oil System .................................................................................................................................. 3-31 Figure 3-30 Emergency Fuel Oil Cut Out Valve ..................................................................................................... 3-33 Figure 3-31 Emergency Pull Handles .................................................................................................................... 3-33 Figure 3-32 Primary Fuel Filter ............................................................................................................................. 3-34 Figure 3-33 Secondary Fuel Filter ......................................................................................................................... 3-34 Figure 3-34 Fuel Cooler ......................................................................................................................................... 3-35 Figure 3-35 Steering System ................................................................................................................................. 3-36 Figure 3-36 Hydraulic Reservoir ............................................................................................................................ 3-38 Figure 3-37 Closed Bridge HVAC Control Unit ...................................................................................................... 3-39 Figure 3- 38 Survivors’ Compartment HVAC .......................................................................................................... 3-40 Figure 3-39 Closed Bridge HVAC Unit ................................................................................................................... 3-40 Figure 3-40 HVAC Cooling System ........................................................................................................................ 3-41 Figure 3-41 Shore Tie Connector .......................................................................................................................... 3-42 Figure 3-42 Alternators ......................................................................................................................................... 3-43 Figure 3-43 Batteries ............................................................................................................................................ 3-44 Figure 3-44 120 Volt AC Panel .............................................................................................................................. 3-45 Figure 3-45 12 Volt DC Panel ................................................................................................................................ 3-45 Figure 3-46 24 Volt DC Panel ................................................................................................................................ 3-46

Table of Contents xiv Figure 3-47 DC Electrical and Charging Diagram .................................................................................................. 3-47 Figure 3-48 Emergency Window Release System ................................................................................................. 3-49 Figure 3-49 Sliding Lock Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 3-50 Figure 3-50 Air Compressor .................................................................................................................................. 3-50 Figure 3-51 Back Up Actuator ............................................................................................................................... 3-51 Figure 3-52 Engine Room Fire Suppression System .............................................................................................. 3-52 Figure 3-53 CO2 Bottles ........................................................................................................................................ 3-53 Figure 3-54 Enclosed Bridge Actuator .................................................................................................................. 3-54 Figure 3- 55 Survivors’ Compartment .................................................................................................................... 3-54 Figure 3-56 Bilge Pump Selector Switch ............................................................................................................... 3-56 Figure 3-57 Bilge Pump System ............................................................................................................................ 3-57 Figure 3-58 Bilge Pump Control Panel .................................................................................................................. 3-57 Figure 3-59 Dewatering & Firefighting Standpipes ............................................................................................... 3-58 Figure 3-60 CG P6 Pump ....................................................................................................................................... 3-58 Figure 3-61 Typical CG P-6 Firefighting Configuration .......................................................................................... 3-59 Figure 3-62 Suction Standpipe Connection .......................................................................................................... 3-59 Figure 3-63 Typical CG P6 Dewatering Configuration ........................................................................................... 3-60 Figure 3-64 Dewatering Suction Standpipe Connection ....................................................................................... 3-60 Figure 3-65 Bilge Sensors ...................................................................................................................................... 3-61 Figure 3-66 Bilge Flood Alarm System .................................................................................................................. 3-61 Figure 3-67 Flooding Alarm Panel ......................................................................................................................... 3-62 Figure 3-68 Raymarine 430 Loudhailer ................................................................................................................. 3-64 Figure 3-69 Motorola XTL 5000 Tranceivers ......................................................................................................... 3-65 Figure 3-70 XTL 5000 VHF/UHF Remote Control Heads ....................................................................................... 3-66 Figure 3-71 Magnetic Compass ............................................................................................................................ 3-67 Figure 3-72 Radar Display ..................................................................................................................................... 3-68 Figure 3-73 Radar Antenna WAAS/DGPS Receiver/Antenna ................................................................................ 3-69 Figure 3-74 RD-30 Multi Display ........................................................................................................................... 3-71 Figure 3-75 GP-37 WAAS/DGPS Receiver and Navigator ...................................................................................... 3-72 Figure 3-76 PG-1000 Heading Sensor ................................................................................................................... 3-73 Figure 3-77 235DT-SSE Depth and Temperature Sensor ...................................................................................... 3-74 Figure 3-78 Automatic Direction Finder ............................................................................................................... 3-75 Figure 3-79 Forward Deck Gun Mount Position ................................................................................................... 3-76 Figure 3-80 MK-97 Locking Nut ............................................................................................................................ 3-78 Figure 4-1 Fuel Consumption vs. Speed .................................................................................................................. 4-6 Figure 4-2 Range vs. Speed ..................................................................................................................................... 4-6 Figure 4-3 Speed vs. Sea Height (Head Seas) .......................................................................................................... 4-7 Figure 4-4 Turning Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 4-8

47FT Motor Lifeboat – Operator’s Handbook 1-1 CHAPTER 1 Introduction Introduction This handbook contains information necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the 47FT Motor Lifeboat (MLB). It defines operational capabilities, parameters, and emergency procedures. In addition, it shows or describes the fittings, outfit list, and physical characteristics of the boat, as well as location of major components. In this Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: Section Topic See Page A Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 1-2 B Platform Manager 1-3 C Changes 1-4 D Action 1-5

Chapter 1 – Introduction 1-2 Section A. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Introduction The following definitions apply to Warnings, Cautions, and Notes found throughout the handbook. Warning WARNING  Caution CAUTION ! Note NOTE  Operating procedures or techniques that must be carefully followed to avoid personal injury or loss of life. Operating procedures or techniques that must be carefully followed to avoid equipment damage. An operating procedure or technique essential to emphasize.