RNLI Veering Standard Operating Procedure Quiz

Which of the following is NOT listed as a hazard in the RNLI Standard Operating Procedure for Veering Down on an Atlantic 85 lifeboat?

• Fire

• Entrapment

• Lines under load

• Weather and sea conditions

What is the first step in preparing for a veering operation?

• Check the weather conditions

• Ensure all crew are briefed thoroughly

• Deploy the anchor

• Start the engines

What should all crew be primarily aware of when working with anchors?

• Bights and fellow crew

• Weather conditions

• Boat speed

• Anchor weight

All crew should be in a safe place on the lifeboat before applying astern power during veering.

• True

• False

The anchor reel should be released and the warp pulled from the channel and beckets during preparation for anchoring and veering down.

• True

• False

Veering can commence once the helm is content that the anchor is holding.

• True

• False

What must be down while paying out and holding the warp?

• Helmet visors

• Anchor

• Boat speed

• Engine power

What should be done to the engine closest to any danger?

• Increase its power

• Shut it down and fully trim it up

• Switch it to idle mode

• Move it to the other side

Crew weight distribution helps to maneuver the lifeboat when running on a single engine.

• True

• False

Full power should be maintained astern on the selected engine during veering.

• True

• False