# Coxswain

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Objective: - *Demonstrate the ability in basics of handling a small craft*
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1. Name the different parts of a pulling boat or a rubber dinghy
2. Take charge of a boat’s crew and demonstrate that he can
   1. Use correct pulling orders
   2. Bring the boat alongside a vessel or a landing stage
   3. Anchor correctly
   4. Maintain boat discipline
3. Know the elementary rule of Road at sea for ships.
4. Know how to put the following and their uses:- Clove Hitch, Rolling Hitch, Fisherman’s Bend
5. Know the gear that should be properly carried in a pulling or motor boat

### Available Badge Examiners

<table><thead><tr><th>Examiner</th><th></th><th>Phone Number</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mr. Nishan De Silva</strong></td><td>33 Rupesinghe Mawatha,<br>Nedimala,Dehiwela</td><td><a href="tel:0777918058">077 791 8058</a></td><td>JA - 09 COXSWAIN<br>JI - 02 OARSMAN<br>JI - 03 CANOEIST<br>SI - 01 BOATS MAN<br>SI - 03 MASTER CANOEIST<br></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Capt. Suresh De Silva</strong></td><td></td><td><a href="tel:0772539910">077 253 9910</a></td><td>JA - 09 COXSWAIN<br>JI -01 BOATSWAIN'S MATE<br>JI - 02 OARSMAN<br>JI - 03 CANOEIST<br>SA - 09 PILOT<br>SI - 01 BOATS MAN<br>SI - 02 HELMS MAN<br>SI - 03 MASTER CANOEIST<br></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mr. T.C. Sirimanna</strong></td><td>72/3,<br>Udumulla Road,<br>Battaramulla</td><td><a href="tel:0777520026">077 752 0026</a>,<br><a href="tek:0715302205">071 530 2205</a></td><td>JA - 04 SIGNALLER<br>JA - 09 COXSWAIN<br>SA - 04 LEADING SIGNALLER</td></tr></tbody></table>


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