Videos

The videos below are are dated. They were recorded when Cape Lazo and Paul Giles had Raymarine E-90 and E-80 multi-function displays. These have since been replaced by Raymarine Axiom Pro displays using the Lighthouse system. We will be making new videos with the newer displays soon. So check back again. In the meantime, please give us your feedback on material you would like to see at this site.

Cape Lazo – Helm Position

Introduction to the Cape Lazo Helm Position

This video shows the equipment and displays that are available at the helm position.

Cape Lazo – Navigation Position

Introduction to the Cape Lazo Navigator Position

This video covers some of the equipment that can be operated from the navigator position. For the ICOM radio, see the video below under the Communications Position.

Navigation – Adding Waypoints and Routes

Use this video to see procedures that a navigator can use to set waypoints and to combine waypoints into routes. There is also a short segment on recording your track to keep a record of where the boat has been.

Navigation – Radar Basics

This video shows some of the basic set up procedures for the radar. Before using the radar ensure you have been given additional training. The video is intended only to show how to carry out some of the simpler procedures. To use the radar properly requires more advanced practical training.

Navigation – Radio Direction Finder

The video shows the basic functions of the radio direction finder. The RDF is demonstrated by determining the bearings of two targets. The first target is a hand-held radio that gives a continuous signal. This produces a stable bearing around 183 degrees – just off the stern. The second target is a datum marker buoy that produces an intermittent signal. When the signal is not present, the RDF can give misleading bearings if you are not careful. Just when the DMB sends a beep, can the RDF display a reliable bearing, around 20 degrees off the starboard bow.

When the bearing to a transmission is between 330 degrees and 030 degrees (forward), the LEDs will show green. When the bearing is outside of this 60 degree forward arc the LEDs will show red – that is for bearings that are abaft 30 degrees off the bow to fully astern.

Thermal (Forward Looking Infrared) Camera

The thermal camera is available from the navigation position and the communications position. It uses forward looking infrared or FLIR technology. The company that makes the device is called FLIR (a source of potential confusion). For more on this camera see below under the communications position.

Cape Lazo – Communications Position

Introduction to the Cape Lazo Communications Position

This video covers some of the equipment at the communications position and includes advice on maintaining the log for the boat. For use of the Raymarine Multifunction Display, see the videos above under the Navigation Position.

Communications – ICOM Marine VHF Radio M-504

The radio at the COMM position is an ICOM M-504. This video shows some of the basic functions. It also covers basic functions of the remote unit available at the HELM position.

The video does not include use of this radio to scan several channels. Nor does it cover DSC (Digital Selective Calling) functions beyond the issuing of a distress message. For this additional functionality, please consult the manual, also available at links below.

Communications – Sending and Receiving a DSC Message

This video shows how to send a DSC (Digital Selective Calling) message from a handheld radio to the fixed radios on Cape Lazo. This is for routine messages from one station to one other station.

Thermal (Forward Looking Infrared) Camera

While the navigator can use this camera, the usual assignments on board Cape Lazo will mean it will usually be controlled from the communications position (the navigator being busy with other tasks).

The camera detects thermal energy. This means it is most effective in detection when there is a strong thermal contrast between the target and its background: a hot target against a cold background, or vice versa.

In SAR tasking, the thermal camera may be valuable in detecting a body in the water, if it is radiating enough heat. If the body is well insulated including the head area, there may be very little heat signature to detect.

The camera may also be valuable in detecting bodies that are on the foreshore. However, it can be susceptable to false alarms from othe heat sources, e.g., campfires, wild animals.

Cape Lazo – General Procedures

Procedures – Startup for Cape Lazo

The critical aspects of the startup procedures are shown in this video. Not shown are a check of the air conditioning system (typically required only in summer) and the cabin heater. The cabin heater operates on shore power so it should stop immediately when the shore power is no longer available.

Some items in this video may not be in the same sequence as on the startup checklist. There are only a few areas when the sequence is important, e.g., "batteries on" before starting engines and navigation systems. Checklists are undergoing revision, and a new video will be provided once these have been agreed.

Procedures – Undocking and Docking of Cape Lazo

This video shows helm procedures to take Cape Lazo away from its usual moored position in the Comox Marina and to return it to dockside. There is no one right way to do this and some station personnel have developed other procedures.

Procedures – Shutdown for Cape Lazo

This video shows the procedures for shutting down most systems on board Cape Lazo. The current shutdown checklist may have some of the items in a slightly different sequence. Also the shutdown checklist is under revision; a new video will be provided once a replacement checklist has been agreed.

Before locking up Cape Lazo, ensure the following:

Shore power is connected and circuit breaker is ON
Batteries are OFF and will be charging if necessary
Engine heaters (port and starboard) are ON
Cabin heater is ON (in cold weather)

Paul Giles – Navigation Position

Navigation – Basic Procedures

This video shows some basic functions using the Raymarine E80 display unit. This display has been replaced in Paul Giles with the Raymarine Axiom Pro display. The video shows the E80 chart application and the radar application at the NAV position on Paul Giles.

A new video showing the Raymarine Axiom display will be available soon.

Paul Giles – Communications Position

Standard Horizon Radios with Digital Selective Calling

A Standard Horizon mobile radio is used to demonstrate a DSC call coming in to Paul Giles. Remember: The DSC audio alarm will sound on both radios as they are both coded with the same MMSI, the identifier for Paul Giles. If an audio alarm is sounding on a Standard Horizon radio, press any key to silence the alarm then use the radio to communicate.

Paul Giles – Standard Procedures

Procedures – Startup for Paul Giles

This video shows the locations for on board equipment as used for the startup procedures. It does not include starting the engines. If you start the engines make sure that coolant water is flowing.

General Equipment – Procedures

Procedures – Honda De-watering Pump

This video is from Youtube. It describes one type of Honda pump used by the Canadian Coast Guard and Auxillary. It is smaller model than the one in Cape Lazo and is stored differently. However the video provides good general guidance and the engine controls are in the same locations.

Procedures – Standard Horizon HX290 Handheld Radio

This video shows the basic operation of the most widely used model of handheld radio used by Station 60. This video is for interim use and a better video will be provided soon.

Weekly Crew Handover Checks

Once a week, the boats are given a crew handover check. This is intended to be a check on the fitness of each boat to respond to a call out. The videos below provide guidance on where to find most of the switches and equipment that are included in the handover checks.

Conducting handover checks is an excellent way to familiarize yourself with equipment on board the boats. While the videos are intended to be accurate, there may be changes from time to time. Doing a handover check will ensure you are aware of where things are currently stowed.

Handover checks should be conducted under the supervision of a coxswain or advanced crew. The videos are not exhaustive on what should be done during handover. Equipment like flashlights, night vision devices, and so on should be checked further to confirm they will operate as required when needed on a mission.

Part 1: Cape Lazo – The fore cabin and the fore deck

Part 2: Cape Lazo – The main cabin

Part 3: Cape Lazo – The exterior

Concluding the handover checks: Once the equipment has been checked, use the shutdown checklist to ensure that all switches and equipment are mission ready. In particular, the boat should be on shore power, with batteries charging, with both engine heaters on, with dehumidifer on, and with cabin heater as required (on in winter).

Manuals and Other Publications

Vessel Operating Procedures for Cape Lazo

Vessel operating procedures for Cape Lazo provide details on the proper operation of the boat and on board equipment by crews of Unit 60.

Most Likely Crew Configurations in Cape Lazo

For three position in Cape Lazo (Helm, Navigation, and Communications), equipment manuals are given based on who is most likely to use it. Because of redundent equipment and multifunction displays, some positions will be able to operate equipment usually associated with another position.

Additions to Follow

Several manuals include considerably more material than required to operate the equipment, e.g., wiring diagrams or installation instructions. This site will soon include suggestions for selected readings for those who wish only to operate equipment. For the time being you may have to search around a bit.

Standing Operating Procedures

The vessel operating procedures above for Cape Lazo give abbreviated descriptions of how the vessel and it equipment should be operated by crews of Unit 60. The manuals below provide greater detail on equipment. For example, the ICOM manuals explain in detail how to tune the radios, but local standard operating procedures (SOPs) provide guidance on how to contact Victoria Coast Guard Radio, e.g., which frequency to use.

Additional operating procedures will be added as they become available.

Cape Lazo: Dashboard Position

Raymarine Element Display - Chart Application

Cape Lazo: Helm Position

Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Controls

For steering and positioning the vessel with water jets, see the section below on "Engines, Transmissions, and Jets"

Videos

Cape Lazo – Helm Position

Cape Lazo – Navigation Position

Cape Lazo – Communications Position

Cape Lazo – General Procedures

Paul Giles – Navigation Position

Paul Giles – Communications Position

Paul Giles – Standard Procedures

General Equipment – Procedures

Weekly Crew Handover Checks

Manuals and Other Publications

Most Likely Crew Configurations in Cape Lazo

Additions to Follow

Standing Operating Procedures

Cape Lazo: Dashboard Position

Cape Lazo: Helm Position

ICOM CommandMicIII Remote for ICOM Radio at Comm position

Cape Lazo: Navigation Position

Raymarine E90W Multifunction Display, including Chartplotter and Radar – Reference Manual

Raymarine E90W Multifunction Display, including Chartplotter and Radar – Quick Reference

ICOM VHF Marine Transceiver IC-M504 (shipboard)

Cape Lazo: Communications Position

Raymarine E90W Multifunction Display, including Chartplotter and Radar – Reference Manual

Raymarine E90W Multifunction Display, including Chartplotter and Radar – Quick Reference

ICOM VHF Marine Transceiver IC-M504 (shipboard)

Cape Lazo: Engines, Transmissions, and Jets

Volvo Penta D6-435 Diesel Engine Controls – Brochure

Volvo Penta D6-435 Diesel Engine – Brochure

Volvo Penta D6-435 Diesel Engine – Manual

Paul Giles: Helm Position

Paul Giles: Navigation Position

Paul Giles: Communications Position

Equipment for Both Boats

Hand-held Radios

ICOM VHF Marine Transceiver IC-M72 (handheld)

Standard Horizon VHF Marine Transceiver HX290 (handheld)

Standard Horizon VHF Marine Transceiver HX870 with DSC and GPS (handheld)

Sensors

First Aid and Pumping (stowed on board Cape Lazo)

Canadian Government Publications, Rules, and Regulations

List of Lights - Selected Portions