Rules of the Road
What does the term power-driven vessel mean?
Any vessel propelled by machinery
What type of engines does the Charles Haun Have ?
Cat 3516 electronic control
#1 Red Flag
Being in a hurry
What year did Parker Towing Company start?
1940
What manual do we use for our policies and procedures?
TSMS
What is rule #7?
Risk of Collision
How many rudders do we have on our linehaul vessels
6
#2 Red Flag of Safety
Change in personnel
What was the first Parker Towing Vessel?
Heloise
What does TSMS stand for?
Towing Safety Management System
What is the definition of Risk of Collision?
Constant bearing with decreasing range
What does a set of wheels for linehaul cost?
$150k
#3 Red Flags of Safety
Not following the plan(or having a plan)
What year was the original Thelma Parker Christened?
1977
What is a TPO and what does it stand for?
They are the middle man between company and USCG. Third Party Organization
What is the danger signal ?
5 short blasts
How many hours before you overhaul an EMD
50k hours
#4 Red Flags of Safety
Communication Breakdown
Which Tim Parker had a Captains license?
Captain Tim Parker
Who is our designated person ashore?
Chris Bushhorn
Back up is Chris Lanoux
The give-way vessel is required to keep ________?
Well clear
How many fire pumps does a vessel have?
2 the fire pump and the auxiliary is the bilge pump.
#5 Red Flags of Safety
Not using the right equipment/tool
What was the first steel hulled vessel at Parker Towing Company?
RG Parker
What year was Sub-M published?
July 2016