BOAT INFORMATION BOOK (BIB) - NAVY 44 MK II SAIL TRAINING CRAFT - Second Edition - Revision 6

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Boat Information Book (BIB) for the Navy 44 MK II sail training craft at the United States Naval Academy, second edition with revision tracking. Defines the document’s scope, use with system owner manuals, and emphasizes that procedures do not replace sound judgment in emergencies, weather, and operational hazards. Covers publication availability on board and online, revision governance, and standardized wording for safety annotations (warnings, cautions, notes). Includes a revision request form and a detailed revision log for edition 2/rev 6, dated Nov 15, 2022.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages131

Reading Time5 h 30 min

AccessFree to download

PREFACE

SCOPE

AVAILABILITY OF THIS PUBLICATION

REVISIONS

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

WORDING

NAVY 44 MK II BIB - REVISION REQUEST FORM

REVISION LOG (Ed 2/Rev 6, NOV 2022)

Section Change Summary

BOAT INFORMATION BOOK (BIB) FOR NAVY 44 MK II SAIL TRAINING CRAFT AT THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY SECOND EDITION April 15, 2017 Revision 6 November 15, 2022 PREFACE SCOPE The Boat Information Book (BIB) for the Navy 44 MK II is a document by the Vanderstar Chair and issued by the Director of Naval Academy Sailing as the model manager for this Sail Training Craft (STC) . The BIB contains information on all of the boat systems, performance data and operating procedures required for safe and effective operations. Use it in conjunction with the system owner’s manuals where available. However, it is not a substitute for sound judgment. Compound emergencies, available facilities, adverse weather or sea conditions, or considerations affecting the lives and property of others may require modification of the procedures contained herein. Read this BIB from cover to cover prior to embarking. It is your responsibility to have a complete knowledge of its contents. The bottom line, however, is that you use your best deductive reasoning for each unique situation and THINK as you employ this BIB. AVAILABILITY OF THIS PUBLICATION The BIB will be on each Navy 44 MK II as part ofthe publication loadout. It is your responsibility to ensure that it is onboard. In addition, it is posted online on the Navy Sailing website and on the USNA Intranet Blackboard for midshipmen, faculty and staff who are granted access to this program. REVISIONS This is the second edition, sixth revision of the BIB for the Navy 44 MK II. New changes are summarized in a revision log. Requests for revisions shall be made on the Revision Request Form on the following page. Subsequent revisions will track changes and be published annually, with changes posted online and as an addendum to the current edition in the interim. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES These annotations shall be inserted adjacent to the procedure to which they apply. The following definitions apply: WARNING: AN OPERATING PROCEDURE, PRACTICE, OR CONDITION WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONNEL, IF NOT CAREFULLY OBSERVED OR FOLLOWED. CAUTION: An operating procedure, practice or condition which may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed. NOTE: An operating procedure, practice or condition which is essential to emphasize. WORDING “Shall” has been used only when application of the procedure is mandatory. “Should” has been used when application of a procedure is recommended. “May” and “Need not” have been used when application of a procedure is optional. “Will” is used to indicate future actions, and does not indicate a requirement. [THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] NAVY 44 MK II BIB REVISION REQUEST FORM INSTRUCTIONS: This form provides a feedback mechanism for this document. In your comments, please be specific and provide the rationale for making the suggested revision. Submit any proposed modifications or suggestions using this form to the appropriate program Director for review. DATE: CHAPTER, PAGE, SECTION: RECOMMENDED CHANGE: RATIONALE: Submitted by: APPROVAL: Director, OS Director, CSTS Vanderstar Chair DDNAS DNAS Date completed: [THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] Navy 44 Boat Information Book Revision Log Edition 2/Rev 6, NOV 2022 Revision Log Ed 2/Rev 6, NOV 15 2022 | Section | Revision Description | | --- | --- | | | (Paragraph = P, Sentence = S, P3/S1 is paragraph 3, sentence 1) | | Cover Page | Change "Revision 5" to "Revision 6", Change Date to "Nov 15, 2022" | | Forward | Change "fifth revision" to "sixth revision", p3/s1 . | | TABLE OF CONTENTS | | | 4-13 | Add new 4-13,“SIRIUS XM WEATHER REFRESH…(page) 4-15” | | 6-6 | Add new 6-6 “AWNING….. (page) 6-5” | | Figure 6-5 | Add new “Heavy Weather Drogue Rigging”. | | Figure 6-6 | Add new “Emergency Steering Drogue Rigging”. | | CHAPTER 1 | | | Table 1-1 | Add line in column 2 of "Alternators". "Replacement alternato

FAQs

What is the scope of the Navy 44 MK II Boat Information Book (BIB)?

The BIB provides information on boat systems, performance data, and operating procedures needed for safe and effective operations, and it must be used with system owner’s manuals where available. It does not replace sound judgment when conditions or emergencies require procedure modifications.

Where can the BIB be accessed, and who is it for?

The BIB is placed on each Navy 44 MK II as part of the publication loadout and is the responsibility of the crew to keep onboard. It is also posted online on the Navy Sailing website and on the USNA Intranet Blackboard for authorized midshipmen, faculty, and staff.

How are warnings, cautions, and notes defined in the document?

Warnings describe operating procedures or conditions that may result in injury or death if not carefully observed. Cautions describe procedures or conditions that may damage equipment if not followed. Notes highlight essential points to emphasize.

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