MOBI: New Device Will Revolutionize Man-Overboard
Responses,
By JO2
Ryan Hicks
A new man-overboard indicator tested by the Abraham Lincoln and
George Washington battle groups will greatly speed up man-overboard
recovery operations.
A Four-Point Moor Is Taxing and Challenging,
By Lt. Lee Shannon
Exacting and challenging, this unique mooring method is used by Navy salvors
and can be as time-consuming as it is challenging.
Look Out for a Flaming Bravo!, By AM1(AW) Lehi M. Starr
Know your MSDS for the hazmat with which you're working. For instance, who
would expect spilled alcohol to turn into a Class Bravo fire? You would if
you read alcohol's MSDS
Watch Your Step,
By Ltjg. Jordan B. Eichelbaum
An officer recalls his early days as a midshipman and how he defied safety
when loading down himselfand his girlfriend--while moving aboard ship to
prepare for deployment
Up Scope: An ORM Primer
There's nothing complicated about ORM; rather, complications arise
when Sailors ignore it. ORM is a simple process, and its benefits are
immeasurable; the biggest "benny" is your well-being.
What, No Worries?,
By LCdr. Sterling Dawley
When working with harbor pilots while entering or leaving port, don't assume
they know your ship's maneuvering requirements as well as you. Question or
countermand them if their rudder orders conflict with what you and your
bridge team know about your ship's handling characteristics
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The Outtake on This Uptake Is That There Was a Big Mistake
Throwing a few lines and ropes into an uptake space is no big deal,
right? Wrong! Improperly stowed gear in uptake spaces cost one ship $1
million for repairs.
Take 5, But Watch Out!,
By Ltjg. Amy Doll
When taking a break from that ready-room brief or from a training session,
don't rush down passageways. Instead, take your time, and maintain your
situational awareness, and you won't get hurt
Back the Vac Up!, By EM1(SW) Charles Eckstein
Wet-and-dry vacuums are a convenience for homes and aboard ship. But, if
you don't read or ignore operating instructions, you might pick up more
than just dirt
Here's to Paint in Your Eye!,
By GSCS(SW) John Davis
Paint is a chemical, requires an MSDS, and you must wear PPE when handling
it.
Fame and Pain, By Fred J. Klinkenberger Jr.
Hazmat and PPE: The two go together like peanut butter and jelly. Why do
Sailors who work with hazmat not wear required PPE? Perhaps there is no
answer to the question, but there definitely are consequences to the
action. Also, know what special mishaps must be reported and what form to.
Ladders: Take One Step at a Time,
By GSCS(SW) John Davis
Ladder safety cannot be overstressed. When going up or down them aboard
ship, take one step at a time and use handrails.
Because He Was Alert, A Shipmate Is Alive
An airman practiced situational awareness and saved the life of a
shipmate who obviously didn't and fell overboard.
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