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HOISTING ANCHOR
1.
The propulsion engines should be running and warmed up as described in the Propulsion Engine Startup procedure in
this work package.
2.
Start the vessel moving slowly toward the anchor to take strain off the line.
3.
As the vessel moves closer to the anchor, take in the anchor line.
4.
When the anchor line is vertical, stop the vessel and hoist the anchor aboard.
5.
Disassemble the ground tackle and stow the anchor, anchor chain, and line as directed by the coxswain.
LOWERING THE BOW RAMP
WARNING
Do not lower the ramp when the LCM-8 Mod 2 is underway. The ramp should be
operated only after the vessel has been beached, moored, or anchored. Operating the
ramp while the vessel is underway may sink the vessel, leading to serious injury or death
of personnel.
1.
Ensure that the lower hand pump shutoff valve (16) is CLOSED.
2.
Ensure that the upper hand pump shutoff valve (17) is OPEN.
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