Aralin 1Bilge at fuel safety: bilge operation, ventilation para sa gasoline fumes, fuel spill kits at containmentMatututo kang kung paano gumagana ang bilge systems, kung paano subukin ang mga pump at float switches, mag-ventilate ng spaces upang alisin ang gasoline fumes, maiwasan at magresponde sa fuel spills, at magdala at gumamit ng absorbent pads, plugs, at containment gear nang ligtas at legal.
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 spillsAralin 2Anchoring equipment: anchor types (plow, fluke, mushroom), rode at chain sizing, scope calculation, at anchoring procedures para sa swimming/holding sa protected harborsDito matututo ka ng anchor types at kanilang pinakamahusay na bottom conditions, kung paano sukatin ang rode at chain, kalkulahin ang safe scope, itakda at suriin ang anchor, at gumamit ng anchoring procedures para sa swimming stops at holding sa protected harbors o 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 harborsAralin 3Pre-departure equipment checks: battery state, fuel system leak inspection, fire extinguisher service tags, PFD condition checks, lighting testNaglalakad ang seksyong ito sa sistematikong pre-departure checklist, kabilang ang batteries at electrical systems, fuel at ventilation checks, fire extinguisher tags, PFD condition at count, navigation lights, at pagdokumenta ng mga natuklasan bago umalis sa dock.
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 electronicsAralin 4Visual at sound signaling equipment: navigation lights requirements para sa dusk/low visibility, daytime signals (whistle/horn, air horn), distress signals (flares, V-sheet guidance)Tinutustusan ng seksyong ito ang kinakailangan at inirerekomendang visual at sound signals, kabilang ang navigation lights para sa low visibility, sound signals para sa meeting at crossing, at approved distress signals tulad ng flares, V-sheets, at orange smoke para sa daytime use.
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 signalsAralin 5Fire extinguishers: classification, rating, inspection, mounting, at location checksIpinaliliwanag ng seksyong ito ang marine fire extinguisher classes at ratings, gaano karaming units ang kinakailangan para sa iyong vessel, kung paano suriin ang gauges at seals, i-mount ang extinguishers para sa mabilis na access, at gumamit ng PASS method habang pinapanatili ang safe escape route.
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 guidelinesAralin 6First aid kit contents specific sa boating, seasickness remedies, at waterproofing medical suppliesNagdedetalye ang seksyong ito ng boating-specific first aid kit contents, kabilang ang trauma supplies, burn at wound care, seasickness remedies, sun at heat protection, at methods para sa waterproofing, pag-oorganisa, at periodic refreshing ng medical items.
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 scheduleAralin 7U.S. legal requirements para sa safety equipment: personal flotation device (PFD) types at carriage requirements by age at type of vesselIpinaliliwanag ng seksyong ito ang federal at state rules para sa life jackets at iba pang wearable PFDs, kabilang ang approved types, carriage at wear requirements by age, vessel length, at activity, plus enforcement at documentation expectations para sa operators.
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 recordkeepingAralin 8Pagpili, sizing, at fitting ng life jackets; inflatable vs foam PFDs; pagtalaga at pag-stow ng PFDs para sa tatlong pasaheroDito matututo ka kung paano pumili, sukatin, at i-fit ang life jackets para sa iba't ibang body types, ihalintulad ang inflatable at foam designs, magtalaga ng PFDs sa tatlong pasahero, mag-label at i-stow sila upang maging accessible, tuyo, at handa para sa mabilis na paggamit sa emergency.
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 criteriaAralin 9Throwable flotation devices, kapag at kung paano gamitin sila, at proper stowageDito matututo ka ng mga uri ng throwable flotation devices, kapag kinakailangan ng batas, kung paano i-deploy sila nang tumpak sa person overboard, panatilihin ang clear line, maiwasan ang entanglement, at i-stow para sa instant, unobstructed access sa deck.
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 storageAralin 10Emergency communication options: VHF marine radio operation at channels, mobile phone best practices, PLBs at EPIRBs, at paggamit nang tamaGalugarin mo ang mga emergency communication tools, kabilang ang VHF marine radios, key channels, DSC distress calling, backup use ng mobile phones, at kung paano i-register, subukin, at i-activate ang PLBs at EPIRBs sa totoong emergencies lamang.
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
