Somo 1Usalama wa bilge na mafuta: uendeshaji wa bilge, uingizaji hewa kwa pumzi za petroli, vifaa vya uvujaji wa mafuta na kuzuiaUtajifunza jinsi mifumo ya bilge inavyofanya kazi, jinsi ya kupima pampu na swichi za kuelea, kupeleka hewa katika nafasi ili kuondoa pumzi za petroli, kuzuia na kujibu uvujaji wa mafuta, na kubeba na kutumia pedi za kunyonya, plugs, na vifaa vya kuzuia kwa usalama na kisheria.
Manual and electric bilge pump operationTesting float switches and discharge hosesPre‑start ventilation and sniff test routineFuel system inspection for leaks and odorsFuel spill kits: pads, socks, and plugsReporting and cleaning up small fuel spillsSomo 2Vifaa vya kuweka nanga: aina za nanga (plow, fluke, mushroom), ukubwa wa rode na mnyororo, hesabu ya wigo, na utaratibu wa kuweka nanga kwa kuogelea/kushikilia katika bandari zilizolindwaHapa unajifunza aina za nanga na hali bora za chini, jinsi ya kupima rode na mnyororo, kuhesabu wigo salama, kuweka na kuangalia nanga, na kutumia utaratibu wa kuweka nanga kwa kusimama kuogelea na kushikilia katika bandari zilizolindwa au coves.
Plow, fluke, and mushroom anchor usesSelecting anchor weight for boat lengthRode composition: rope, chain, and shacklesScope ratios for calm, rough, and overnightSetting, backing down, and checking holdingAnchoring for swimming and crowded harborsSomo 3Ukaguzi wa vifaa kabla ya kuondoka: hali ya betri, ukaguzi wa uvujaji wa mfumo wa mafuta, lebo za huduma za kuzima moto, ukaguzi wa hali ya PFD, vipimo vya taaSehemu hii inatembea kupitia orodha ya utaratibu kabla ya kuondoka, ikijumuisha betri na mifumo ya umeme, ukaguzi wa mafuta na uingizaji hewa, lebo za kuzima moto, hali na idadi ya PFD, taa za usogezaji, na kuandika matokeo kabla ya kuondoka gati.
Battery charge, terminals, and shutoff switchesFuel level, lines, primer bulbs, and ventsVentilation blowers and odor checksFire extinguisher tags and access pathsPFD count, condition, and accessibilityTesting nav lights, horn, and electronicsSomo 4Vifaa vya ishara za kuona na sauti: mahitaji ya taa za usogezaji kwa duska/mwonekano mdogo, ishara za mchana (whistle/horn, air horn), ishara za shida (flares, mwongozo wa V-sheet)Sehemu hii inashughulikia ishara za kuona na sauti zinazohitajika na zinazopendekezwa, ikijumuisha taa za usogezaji kwa mwonekano mdogo, ishara za sauti kwa kukutana na kuvuka, na ishara za shida zilizoidhinishwa kama flares, V-sheets, na moshi wa machungwa kwa matumizi ya mchana.
Navigation light configurations by vessel typeRules for lights at anchor and while adriftWhistles, horns, and sound signal meaningsTypes of pyrotechnic flares and expiry datesUsing V‑sheets, flags, and orange smokeStowage and safe handling of distress signalsSomo 5Vizima moto: uainishaji, makadirio, ukaguzi, kuweka, na ukaguzi wa mahaliSehemu hii inaeleza madarasa na makadirio ya kuzima moto baharini, idadi ngapi zinahitajika kwa chombo chako, jinsi ya kukagua gauge na seali, kuweka kuzima moto kwa upatikanaji wa haraka, na kutumia njia ya PASS wakati wa kudumisha njia salama ya kutoroka.
Fire classes A, B, C and marine rating labelsRequired number and size by vessel lengthMonthly inspection: gauge, pin, and corrosionMounting locations near but not on enginesPASS technique and safe firefighting stanceService intervals and replacement guidelinesSomo 6Maudhui ya kit ya kwanza maalum kwa majini, dawa za ugonjwa wa baharini, na kufanya waterproof vifaa vya matibabuSehemu hii inaelezea maudhui maalum ya kit ya kwanza ya majini, ikijumuisha vifaa vya majeraha, utunzaji wa kuchoma na majeraha, dawa za ugonjwa wa baharini, ulinzi dhidi ya jua na joto, na mbinu za kufanya waterproof, kupanga, na kusasisha mara kwa mara vitu vya matibabu.
Core trauma and bleeding control suppliesBurn, cut, and fishhook injury materialsSeasickness prevention and treatment optionsSunburn, dehydration, and heat illness careWaterproof boxes, bags, and desiccantsInventory checks and restocking scheduleSomo 7Mahitaji ya kisheria ya Marekani kwa vifaa vya usalama: aina za kifaa cha kuelea kibinafsi (PFD) na mahitaji ya kubeba kwa umri na aina ya chomboSehemu hii inaeleza sheria za shirikisho na jimbo kwa life jackets na PFD nyingine zinazoweza kuvaliwa, ikijumuisha aina zilizoidhinishwa, mahitaji ya kubeba na kuvaa kwa umri, urefu wa chombo, na shughuli, pamoja na matarajio ya utekelezaji na hati.
USCG approval labels and PFD performance typesCarriage rules by vessel length and propulsionWear requirements for children by age groupSpecial rules for PWCs, towed sports, and kayaksState variations and checking local regulationsPenalties, inspections, and recordkeepingSomo 8Uchaguzi, kupima, na kufaa kwa life jackets; PFD za inflatable dhidi foam; kugawa na kuhifadhi PFD kwa abiria watatuHapa unajifunza jinsi ya kuchagua, kupima, na kufaa life jackets kwa aina tofauti za mwili, kulinganisha muundo wa inflatable na foam, kugawa PFD kwa abiria watatu, kuweka lebo na kuhifadhi ili zipatikane, zikauke, na ziwe tayari kwa matumizi ya haraka katika dharura.
Reading PFD sizing charts and weight rangesFitting tests: strap adjustment and lift testInflatable vs foam: pros, cons, and limitationsAssigning PFDs to three named passengersLabeling, drying, and storage best practicesInspection intervals and replacement criteriaSomo 9Vifaa vya kuelea vinavyoweza kurushwa, wakati na jinsi ya kuyatumia, na uhifadhi sahihiHapa unajifunza aina za vifaa vya kuelea vinavyoweza kurushwa, wakati sheria inavyohitaji, jinsi ya kuzitumia kwa usahihi kwa mtu aliyetumia overboard, kudumisha mstari wazi, kuepuka kushikamana, na kuhifadhi kwa upatikanaji wa papo hapo bila vizuizi kwenye deki.
Types IV devices: cushions and ring buoysLegal carriage and placement requirementsPerson‑overboard throw and aiming techniqueUsing heaving lines and avoiding entanglementInspection for damage, rot, and UV wearMounting brackets and grab‑and‑go storageSomo 10Chaguzi za mawasiliano ya dharura: uendeshaji wa redio ya VHF baharini na njia, mazoea bora ya simu za mkononi, PLB na EPIRBs, na kuyatumia kwa usahihiUtachunguza zana za mawasiliano ya dharura, ikijumuisha redio za VHF baharini, njia muhimu, simu za DSC za shida, matumizi ya kisaida ya simu za mkononi, na jinsi PLB na EPIRB zinavyosajiliwa, kupimwa, na kuamsha wakati wa dharura halisi pekee.
VHF radio basics and channel 16 monitoringRoutine, urgency, and distress call formatsDigital Selective Calling setup and MMSILimitations and best use of mobile phonesPLB and EPIRB registration and testingActivation steps and post‑rescue procedures