- Average mass of persons permitted to board a rigid life raft shall be
(A) 70 kgs
(B) 82.5 kgs
(C) 90 kgs
(D) 100 kgs
Answer: 82.5 kgs
- A feature of an inflatable raft which helps keep people stationary in rough weather is
(A) Lashing on the floor of the raft for the passenger’s feet
(B) Straps from the overhead
(C) Lifelines on the inside of the raft
(D) Ridges in the floor of the raft
Answer: Lifelines on the inside of the raft
- Sufficient fuel should be provided to run the loaded lifeboat at 6 knots for
(A) Not less than 24 hours
(B) Not less than 18 hours
(C) Not less than 12 hours
(D) Not less than 6 hours
Answer: Not less than 24 hours
- Singling devices which are required on inflatable liferafts include
(A) A rocket shoulder rifle
(B) An oil lantern
(C) Red flares
(D) An air horn
Answer: Red flares
- wearing a lifejacket what will be the maximum safe height above the water that you can jump from
(A) 4.5 meters or 15 feet
(B) 4 meters or 13 feet
(C) 3 meters or 10 feet
(D) 3.6 meter or 12 feet
Answer: 4.5 meters or 15 feet
- The most important thing to remember when launching an inflatable life raft by hand is to
(A) Open the co2 inflation valve
(B) Open the raft container
(C) Ensure that the operating cord is secured to the vessel
(D) Inflate the raft on the vessel, then lower in over the side
Answer: Ensure that the operating cord is secured to the vessel
- The life jackets on all vessels shall be
(A) Inspected weekly
(B) Worn at all times
(C) Readily available
(D) Tested yearly
Answer: Readily available
- A lifeboat should be launched by two persons
(A) In less than 10 minutes
(B) In less than 5 minutes
(C) In less than 12 minutes
(D) In less than 2 minutes
Answer: In less than 5 minutes
- The painter of an inflatable life raft must have a minimum length of
(A) 6 fathoms
(B) 50 feet
(C) 100 feet
(D) 300 feet
Answer: 50 feet
- The operating cord on an inflatable liferaft also serves as a
(A) Lifeline
(B) Painter
(C) Drogue
(D) marker
Answer: Painter
- A rescue boat should be in a position suitable for
(A) Launching
(B) Recovery
(C) Launching and recovery
(D) Embarking
Answer: Launching and recovery
- On vessels on an international voyage inflatable life raft on each side shall have a carrying capacity of
(A) 50 percent of all persons on board
(B) 75 percent of all persons on board
(C) 100 percent of all person on board
(D) 10 persons
Answer: 100 percent of all person on board
- A partially enclosed lifeboat shall be installed with
(A) Temporarily fixed foldable canopy
(B) Permanently fixed foldable canopy
(C) Rigid canopy
(D) Portable canopy
Answer: Rigid canopy
- An embarkation ladder from deck to the waterline should be capable of be used with
(A) A trim of up to 10
∘
and a list of up to 20
∘
either way
(B) A trim of up to 5
∘
and a list of up to 10
∘
either way
(C) A trim of up to 5
∘
and a list of up to 20
∘
either way
(D) A trim of up to 10
∘
and a list of up to 10
∘
either way
Answer: A trim of up to 10
∘
and a list of up to 20
∘
either way
- If an inflatable liferaft inflate upside down you can right it by
(A) Pushing upon one side
(B) Standing on the co2 bottle, holding the bottom straps and throwing your weight backwards
(C) Getting at least three or four men to push down on the side containing the co2 cylinder
(D) Doing nothing it will right itself after the canopy supports inflate
Answer: Standing on the co2 bottle, holding the bottom straps and throwing your weight backwards
- A fully loaded motor propelled lifeboat must be capable of attaining a speed of at least
(A) 3 knots in smooth water
(B) 6 knots in smooth water
(C) 3 knots in rough water
(D) 6 knots in rough water
Answer: 6 knots in smooth water
- The thermal protective aid shall function properly through an temperature range of
(A) −30
∘
C to +20
∘
C
(B) −25
∘
C to +15
∘
C
(C) −20
∘
C to +10
∘
C
(D) −15
∘
C to +05
∘
C
Answer: −30
∘
C to +20
∘
C
- The sea painter of a rescue boat should be led
(A) Forward and outboard of all obstructions
(B) Forward and inboard of all obstructions
(C) Up and down form the main deck
(D) To the foremost point on the vessel
Answer: Forward and outboard of all obstructions
- An anti-exposure suit shall permit a person to climb down a ladder of at least
(A) 5m in length
(B) 6 m in length
(C) 7m in length
(D) 8 m in length
Answer: 5m in length
- Recovery time of a rescue boat in moderate sea condition with full complement shall be
(A) Not more than 5 mins
(B) Not more than 10 mins
(C) Not more than 15 mins
(D) Not more than 20 mins
Answer: Not more than 5 mins
- Full recovery of a totally enclosed lifeboat the ship shall
(A) Hoist the boat from the windward side
(B) Use painter from both ends of the boat
(C) Make a lee for the boat to come alongside
(D) Have crew hold on to lifelines
Answer: Make a lee for the boat to come alongside
- What is the primary advantage of a davit launched liferaft in comparison to an inflatable liferaft
(A) The davit-launched liferaft is easier to maintain
(B) The davit-launched liferaft is made of fire-retardant material
(C) The davit-launched liferaft has a built in sprinkler system for fire protection
(D) The davit-launched liferaft enables personnel to enter the raft without having to enter the water
Answer: The davit-launched liferaft enables personnel to enter the raft without having to enter the water
- Motor-propelled lifeboats are required to be fitted with which of the following
(A) Compartments for the storage of canned drinking water
(B) Ballast tanks to prevent the boat from capsizing
(C) An air starter on the diesel engine
(D) Auxiliary mechanical propulsion (Fleming gear)
Answer: An air starter on the diesel engine
- You have abandoned ship and are in charge of a liferaft or survival craft. How much water per day should you permit each person to have after the first 24 hours
(A) 1 can
(B) 1 pint
(C) 1 quart
(D) 1 gallon
Answer: 1 pint
- The air spaces in the floor of an inflatable life raft will provide protection against
(A) Asphyxiation from co2
(B) Loss of air in the side of the raft
(C) Rough seas
(D) Cold water temperatures
Answer: Cold water temperatures
- If you wish to remove an inflatable life raft from its cradle the best way to free it is by
(A) Cutting the restraining strap
(B) Unscrewing the turnbuckle on the back of the cradle
(C) Lifting one end of the raft
(D) Pausing the plunger on the centre of the hydrostatic release
Answer: Unscrewing the turnbuckle on the back of the cradle
- For passenger ships on voyages less than 24 hour a number of infant lifejackets equal to at least
(A) 1.5% of the number of passenger onboard
(B) 2.5% of the number of passenger onboard
(C) 3.5% of the number of passenger onboard
(D) 4.5% of the number of passenger onboard
Answer: 2.5% of the number of passenger onboard
- Every liferaft shall be so constructed as to be capable of withstanding exposure for
(A) 7 days
(B) 14 days
(C) 21 days
(D) 30 days
Answer: 30 days
- A passenger ship under a length of 60m shall carry not less than
(A) 8 lifebuoys
(B) 12 lifebuoys
(C) 18 lifebuoys
(D) 24 lifebuoys
Answer: 8 lifebuoys
- The number of orange smoke floats to be carried in a lifeboat is
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
Answer: 2
- How many immersion suits must be carried onboard a ship
(A) 10% of the lifeboat capacity
(B) 50% of the ships crew
(C) At least one for each person onboard the ship
Answer: At least one for each person onboard the ship
- When a sea anchor for a lifeboat is properly rigged it will
(A) Completely stop the lifeboat from drifting
(B) Help to prevent broaching
(C) Prevent the lifeboat from pitching
Answer: Help to prevent broaching
- You should deploy the sea anchor from a life raft to
(A) Keep the life raft from capsizing
(B) Navigate against the current
(C) Keep personnel from getting seasick
(D) Help stay in the general location
Answer: Help stay in the general location
- Inflatable liferafts are provide with
(A) A very pistol
(B) A towing connection
(C) A portable radio
(D) Canned milk
Answer: A towing connection
- The sprinkler system of an enclosed lifeboat is used to
(A) Cool the craft in a fire
(B) Cool the engine
(C) Spray oil on the sea to clam in
(D) Spray personnel during a fire
Answer: Cool the craft in a fire
- You should deploy the sea anchor from a life raft to
(A) Keep the life raft from capsizing
(B) Navigate against the current
(C) Keep personnel from getting seaskick
(D) Help stay in the general location
Answer: Help stay in the general location
- Water pockets on the underside of an inflatable liferaft are for
(A) Catching rain water
(B) Stability
(C) Easy drainage
(D) Maneuverability
Answer: Stability
- Fitted with reflective tape and lifejacket lights, what would be the expected range of visibility in darkness
(A) 1 mile
(B) 0.5 mile
(C) 1.5 miles
(D) 2 miles
Answer: 1 mile
- Under normal conditions a liferaft is released from its cradle by (Or question can be) if you which to remove an inflatable life raft from its cradle, the best way to free it is by
(A) Cutting the restraining strap
(B) Unscrewing the turnbuckle on the back of the cradle
(C) Lifting one end of the raft
(D) Pushing the plunger on the center of the hydrostatic release
Answer: Unscrewing the turnbuckle on the back of the cradle
- The survival capsule is manufactured with fire retardant
(A) Foam
(B) Marine plywood
(C) Steel
(D) Fiberglass
Answer: Fiberglass
- The purpose of air tanks in a lifeboat is to
(A) Make the boat float higher
(B) Provide a stowage place for provisions
(C) Add strength to the boat
(D) Keep the boat afloat if flooded
Answer: Keep the boat afloat if flooded
- How may VHF survival craft transceivers are required aboard passenger ships
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
Answer: 3
- How much water is required onboard a lifeboat
(A) 5 litres fresh water for every person onboard
(B) 3 litres fresh water for every person onboard
(C) 8 litres fresh water for every person onboard
(D) 4 litres fresh water for every person onboard
Answer: 3 litres fresh water for every person onboard
- The painter which is to be attached to the thwart of a lifeboat should
(A) Be fitted at the end with an approved safety shackle
(B) Have a long eye splice at the end and a shackle and pin should be attached to the painter with a lanyard
(C) Have a long eye splice at the end and a hardwood toggle would be attached to the thwart with a lanyard
(D) Be fitted with a swivel and quick releasing pelican hook
Answer: Have a long eye splice at the end and a hardwood toggle would be attached to the thwart with a lanyard
- The marine evacuation system shall be capable of deployment
(A) By one person
(B) By two person
(C) By three person
(D) By four person
Answer: By one person
- When using the rainwater collection tubes on a life raft the first collection should be
(A) Passed around so all can drink
(B) Poured overboard because of salt washed off the canopy
(C) Saved to used at a late time
(D) Use to boil food
Answer: Poured overboard because of salt washed off the canopy
- The purpose of the tripping line on a sea anchor is to
(A) Aid in casting off
(B) Direct the drift of the vessel
(C) Aid in its recovery
(D) Maintain maximum resistance to broaching
Answer: Aid in its recovery
- As a vessel sinks to a depth of 15 feet the hydrostatic trip releases the life raft container from its cradle by
(A) Breaking the weak line
(B) Releasing the tie down stop
(C) Pulling the operating cord
(D) Releasing the CO
2
Canister
Answer: Breaking the weak line
- Which visual distress signal is acceptable for daylight use only
(A) Hand-held red flare
(B) Self contained rocket-propelled parachute red flare
(C) Hand-held orange smoke distress flare
(D) Red aerial pyrotechnic flare
Answer: Hand-held orange smoke distress flare
- You are in a lifeboat in a heavy sea, your boat is dead in the water and unable to make way to prevent broaching you should
(A) Take no action broaching is recommended in a heavy sea
(B) Put out the sea anchor
(C) Put out the sea painter
(D) Fill the bottom of the boat with about one foot of water to make it ride better
Answer: Put out the sea anchor
- Lifeboat shall be capable of being launched with the ship making headway at speed up to
(A) 3 knots in clam water
(B) 5 knots in clam water
(C) 7 knots in clam water
(D) 10 knots in clam water
Answer: 5 knots in clam water
- The light on the outside of the canopy on an inflatable liferaft operate
(A) By turning the globe clockwise
(B) By a switch at each light
(C) By a light sensor
(D) Automatically when the raft is inflated
Answer: Automatically when the raft is inflated
- Wearing an immersion suit you must be able to jump from a height of 4.5 meter or 15 feet into the water do you agree
(A) Yes
(B) No
(C) Only under emergency
(D) Only when rescuing someone from the water
Answer: Yes
- On most makes of inflatable life raft the batteries to operate the light on the inside of the raft can be made to last longer by
(A) Unscrewing the bulb during the daylight
(B) Operating the off switch for the light during the daylight
(C) Taking no action as there is no way of preserving power
(D) Removing the batteries during the daylight
Answer: Operating the off switch for the light during the daylight
- After launching an inflatable raft should be kept dry inside by
(A) Opening the automatic drain plugs
(B) During the water pockets
(C) Using the electric bilge pump
(D) Using the bailers and cellulose sponge
Answer: Using the bailers and cellulose sponge
- Visual inspection of survival craft on ships to ensure operation readiness must be conducted at least once
(A) Weak
(B) Month
(C) Quarter
(D) Year
Answer: Weak
- What is place on the underside of an inflatable liferaft to help prevent it from being skidded by the wind or overturn
(A) Ballast bags
(B) A keel
(C) Strikes
(D) Sea anchor
Answer: Ballast bags
- An anti exposure suit shall permit a person to climb down a ladder of at least
(A) 5 m in length
(B) 6 m in length
(C) 7 m in length
(D) 8 m in length
Answer: 5 m in length
- Most lifeboats are launched from the stowed position
(A) Under power
(B) Cranked down by hand
(C) By turning the winch drum manually
(D) By gravity
Answer: By gravity
- How is the external floatation bladder of an immersion suit inflate
(A) It is inflated by a small CO
2
bottle that is automatically tripped when the front zipper is at the top of the sipper tack
(B) It is inflated by a small CO
2
bottle that is manually tripped
(C) It is inflated by blowing through an inflation tube
(D) It inflates by sea water bleeding into the floating bladder and reacting with a chemical therein
Answer: It is inflated by a small CO
2
bottle that is manually tripped
- The capacity of any life raft onboard a vessel can be determined by
(A) Examining the certificate of inspection
(B) Examining the plate on the outside of the container
(C) Referring to the muster list (station bill)
(D) Referring to the shipping articles
Answer: Examining the plate on the outside of the container
- If the liferaft is released manually where should the operating cord be attached before throwing the raft overboard
(A) Do not attach the cord to anything but throw it overboard with the raft container
(B) To some fixed object on the ship
(C) Stand on it with your feet
(D) To the special pad eye on the raft davit launcher
Answer: To some fixed object on the ship
- What prevents an inflated liferaft from being pulled under by a vessel which sinks in water over 100 feet in depth
(A) The hydrostatic release
(B) Nothing
(C) A rottrner release
(D) The weak line in the painter line
Answer: The weak line in the painter line
- What is the purpose of the liferaft hydrostatic release
(A) To release the liferaft from the cradle automatically as the ship sinks
(B) To inflate the raft automatically
(C) To test raft hydrostatically
Answer: To release the liferaft from the cradle automatically as the ship sinks
- Whish sequence is correct when launching a lifeboat stowed in gravity davits?
(A) Release gripes, turn on emergency disconnect switch, release frapping line
(B) Release tricking pennants turn on emergency disconnect switch, release frapping lines
(C) Operate limit switches, release gripes, lift brake
(D) Release gripes, lift break, release tricking pennants
Answer: Release gripes, lift break, release tricking pennants
- One of the signals, other than a distress signal that can be used by a rescue boat to attract attentions is a
(A) Read star shell
(B) Searchlight
(C) Burning barrel
(D) Orange smoke signal
Answer: Searchlight
- The searchlight on a survival craft must be capable of operating 3 hours continuously or 6 hour intermittently if operated in cycles of
(A) 5 minutes on and 10 minutes off
(B) 10 minutes on and 5 minutes off
(C) 15 minutes on and 5 minutes off
(D) 15 minutes on and 10 minutes off
Answer: 15 minutes on and 5 minutes off
- The search light’s power source must be capable of operating the list without charging or recharging for not less than
(A) 3 hours of continuous operation
(B) 5 hours of continuous operation
(C) 6 hours of continuous operation
(D) 4 hours of continuous operation
Answer: 3 hours of continuous operation
- During the towing of a survival craft a lookout should be on station to
(A) Release the towline in an emergency
(B) Help the helmsman steer
(C) Look for food and water
(D) Check water level in the bilge
Answer: Release the towline in an emergency
- In each inflatable liferaft, what equipment is provided to make quick emergency temporary repairs to large holes in the raft
(A) No equipment is provided
(B) Glue and rubber patches
(C) Several various-size sealing clamps
(D) Self-adhesive rubberized canvas patches
Answer: Self-adhesive rubberized canvas patches
- Cabin stewards are responsible for
(A) Waking up the passengers
(B) Making announcements
(C) Safety of the passengers
(D) Ensuring all passengers proceed to their muster station
Answer: Ensuring all passengers proceed to their muster station
- Muter control teams are responsible for
(A) Put up safety notices
(B) Brief stairway guides
(C) Overseeing all aspects of mustering and evacuation of passenger
(D) Standby for emergencies
Answer: Overseeing all aspects of mustering and evacuation of passenger
- Technical control team is responsible for
(A) Fire fighting
(B) Getting boats ready
(C) Searching for passengers
(D) Keeping the master up to date with all pertinent information
Answer: Keeping the master up to date with all pertinent information
- Stairway guides are responsible for
(A) Guiding and evacuating passengers to their muster stations
(B) Interacting with cabin stewards
(C) Safety of passengers
(D) Safety of crew
Answer: Guiding and evacuating passengers to their muster stations
- Boat group leaders are responsible for
(A) Getting boats ready
(B) Safety of the passengers
(C) Directing the passengers from muster station to embarkation station
(D) Safety of the crew
Answer: Directing the passengers from muster station to embarkation station
- Zone leaders are responsible for
(A) Ensuring that all passengers are evacuated from their zones to their muster station
(B) Ensuring safety of passengers
(C) Ensuring lifejackets are worn
(D) Ensuring boats are ready
Answer: Ensuring that all passengers are evacuated from their zones to their muster station
- Fire teams are responsible for
(A) Fire fighting
(B) Getting boats ready
(C) Searching for passengers
(D) Escorting passengers
Answer: Fire fighting
- Medical control team is responsible for
(A) Safety of the passengers
(B) Safety of patients
(C) Safety of crew
(D) Safety of children
Answer: Safety of patients
- Survival craft preparation teams are responsible for
(A) Assembling the passengers
(B) Escorting the passengers
(C) Preparing the survival craft
(D) Getting fire fighting equipment ready
Answer: Preparing the survival craft
- The bridge team is responsible for
(A) Safety of the passengers
(B) Safety of the crew
(C) Safe navigation of the ship
(D) Safety of cargo onboard
Answer: Safe navigation of the ship
- The on-scene commander is responsible to
(A) Direct operations
(B) Direct passengers
(C) Direct crew
(D) Direct security personnel
Answer: Direct operations
- An embarkation ladder should be provided form deck to waterline in lightest seagoing condition under all conditions of trim of up to
(A) 5
∘
(B) 10
∘
(C) 15
∘
(D) 20
∘
Answer: 10
∘
- At a muster station each person must have clear deck space of at least
(A) 0.20 m
2
(B) 0.25 m
2
(C) 0.35 m
2
(D) 0.45 m
2
Answer: 0.35 m
2
- In crowd management, one of the stages of knowing what action is to be taken is
(A) Appraisal
(B) Planning
(C) Execution
(D) Monitoring
Answer: Planning
- In crowd management one of the stages of execution the emergency action is
(A) Appraisal
(B) Planning
(C) Execution
(D) Monitoring
Answer: Execution
- In the crowd management, one of the stages of verifying the effectiveness of the action taken is
(A) Appraisal
(B) Planning
(C) Execution
(D) Monitoring
Answer: Monitoring
- In crowd management one of the stages of knowing what is going on around you is
(A) Appraisal
(B) Planning
(C) Execution
(D) Monitoring
Answer: Appraisal
- An embarkation ladder should be provided from deck to waterline in lightest seagoing condition under all conditions of list either way of up to
(A) 5
∘
(B) 10
∘
(C) 15
∘
(D) 20
∘
Answer: 20
∘
- The general alarm sound means
(A) Intermittent ringing of alarm bell
(B) 6 short and 1 long blast on whistle or alarm bell
(C) 7 short and 1 long blast on whistle or alarm bell
(D) Continuous ringing of alarm bell
Answer: Intermittent ringing of alarm bell
- How do you confirm that all passengers have reached their muster stations
(A) Check with passenger agents
(B) Check off passengers by cabin numbers
(C) Ask the crew members
(D) Ask the stairway guides
Answer: Check off passengers by cabin numbers
- The abandon ship signal is
(A) Intermittent ringing of alarm bell
(B) 6 short and 1 long blast on whistle or alarm bell
(C) 7 short and 1 long blast on whistle or alarm bell
(D) Continuous ringing of alarm bell
Answer: 7 short and 1 long blast on whistle or alarm bell
- What is a recovery queue
(A) A rapid faire loudspeaker
(B) A lifeline for all passengers
(C) A time for an efficient controlled and organized movement of passengers
(D) A time or cargo crew
Answer: A time for an efficient controlled and organized movement of passengers
- In an emergency situation, the component that covers making the area safe is
(A) Discovery
(B) Containment
(C) Clearing up
(D) Incident Investigation
Answer: Containment
- In an emergency situation, the component that covers what to do is
(A) Discovery
(B) Containment
(C) Clearing up
(D) Incident Investigation
Answer: Containment
- In an emergency situation, the component that covers implementation of the emergency plan is
(A) Discovery
(B) Containment
(C) Clearing up
(D) Incident Investigation
Answer: Containment
- In an emergency situation, the component that covers reporting is
(A) Discovery
(B) Containment
(C) Clearing up
(D) Incident Investigation
Answer: Discovery
- In a passenger ship crowd management scenario, the “accident damages stage” considers
(A) Informing the crew immediately
(B) Assessing the damages to the ship/area
(C) Ordering muster of personnel in the affected compartment and their evacuation
(D) Checking company/locality
Answer: Assessing the damages to the ship/area
- One of the documents which is part of the emergency or contingency plan is
(A) List of passengers
(B) Log book
(C) Ship’s safety features
(D) List of crew
Answer: Ship’s safety features
- One of the documents which is part of the emergency or contingency plan is
(A) List of passengers
(B) Evacuation plan
(C) Ship’s safety features
(D) List of crew
Answer: Evacuation plan
- One of the documents which is part of the emergency or contingency plan is
(A) List of passengers
(B) List of crew
(C) Ship’s safety features
(D) List of cables
Answer: List of passengers
- One of the documents which is part of the emergency or contingency plan is
(A) Fire control plan
(B) List of crew
(C) Ships safety features
(D) List of cables
Answer: Fire control plan
- The stage of a crisis when the way people react to warning differs is
(A) Warning stage
(B) Impact stage
(C) Evacuation stage
(D) Recoil stage
Answer: Warning stage
- The stage of a crisis when physical and psychological affect starts to be felt is
(A) Warning stage
(B) Impact stage
(C) Evacuation stage
(D) Recoil stage
Answer: Impact stage
- The stage of a crisis when crew must be prepared for the after-weeks of the event/incident is
(A) Warning stage
(B) Impact stage
(C) Evacuation stage
(D) Recoil stage
Answer: Recoil stage
- The stage of a crisis when clear instructions and effective communication is required is
(A) Warning stage
(B) Impact stage
(C) Evacuation stage
(D) Recoil stage
Answer: Evacuation stage
- One of the documents which is part of the emergency or contingency plan is
(A) List of passengers
(B) List of crew
(C) All prescribed features
(D) Muster list/Emergency log
Answer: Muster list/Emergency log
- In a crisis management scenario involving a fire the central command team should consider
(A) Checking the extent of the fire
(B) Checking readiness of fire fighting equipment
(C) Taking/Read count of crew
(D) Identification and shut down of ventilation
Answer: Identification and shut down of ventilation
- In a crisis management scenario involving a fire the survival craft team should consider
(A) Taking/Read count of crew
(B) Manning stations with life-saving equipment
(C) Identification of the source/size and extinguishing the means/size/response teams
(D) Limiting information to the passengers
Answer: Manning stations with life-saving equipment
- In a crisis management scenario involving a fire the central command team should consider
(A) Taking/Read count of crew
(B) Checking readiness of fire fighting equipment
(C) Identification of the source/size and extinguishing the means/size
(D) Limiting information to the passengers
Answer: Checking readiness of fire fighting equipment
- Emergency procedures which are all implemented are described by
(A) The administration
(B) The shipping company
(C) The master
(D) Company training officer
Answer: The master
- The stage of a crisis when the way people react to warnings differs is
(A) Warning stage
(B) Impact stage
(C) Evacuation stage
(D) Recoil stage
Answer: Warning stage
- One of the documents which is part of the emergency or contingency plan is
(A) General arrangement plan
(B) List of crew
(C) Ships safety features
(D) List of cables
Answer: General arrangement plan
- During the voyage, operational tests of watertight doors shall take place
(A) Half-yearly
(B) Quarterly
(C) Monthly
(D) Weekly
Answer: Weekly
- The angle of heel on account of crowding of passengers to one side shall not exceed
(A) 5
∘
(B) 10
∘
(C) 15
∘
(D) 20
∘
Answer: 10
∘
- With the ship upright, watertight doors shall be capable of being closed from the bridge in
(A) Not more than 60 seconds
(B) Not more than 90 seconds
(C) Not more than 120 seconds
(D) Not more than 150 seconds
Answer: Not more than 60 seconds
- The angle of heel on account of turning the ship shall not exceed
(A) 5
∘
(B) 10
∘
(C) 15
∘
(D) 20
∘
Answer: 10
∘
- A power operated sliding watertight door shall be limited to a maximum clear opening of
(A) 1.0 m
(B) 1.2 m
(C) 1.4 m
(D) 1.7 m
Answer: 1.2 m
- At an angle of heel and/or of greater than 20
∘
, the righting lever GZ shall be at least
(A) 0.5 m
(B) 0.2 m
(C) 0.3 m
(D) 0.4 m
Answer: 0.2 m
- Watertight doors shall be capable to being closed with the ship listed either way by
(A) 5
∘
(B) 10
∘
(C) 15
∘
(D) 20
∘
Answer: 10
∘
- The final rudder angle (maximum shallowing) but less than
(A) 0.35 m
(B) 0.30 m
(C) 0.45 m
(D) 0.50 m
Answer: 0.50 m
- All watertight doors in watertight bulkheads in use at sea shall be operated
(A) Daily
(B) Weekly
(C) Monthly
(D) Bi-monthly
Answer: Daily
- Supplementary emergency lighting for ro-ro and public spaces and alleyways shall be for
(A) 1 hour
(B) 2 hours
(C) 3 hours
(D) 4 hours
Answer: 3 hours
- All relevant public areas and embarkation station, emergency lighting should be available for
(A) 12 hours
(B) 24 hours
(C) 36 hours
(D) 48 hours
Answer: 36 hours
- A decision support system for emergency management shall be provided
(A) To the ship’s control room
(B) On the navigational bridge
(C) In the engine room
(D) In the crew quarters/cabins
Answer: On the navigational bridge
- When normal lighting fails, supplementary lighting or saloon should remain on for minimum for
(A) 30 minutes
(B) 60 minutes
(C) 90 minutes
(D) 120 minutes
Answer: 60 minutes
- For navigation lights emergency power should be available for
(A) 12 hours
(B) 14 hours
(C) 18 hours
(D) 24 hours
Answer: 18 hours
- Emergency sources of power shall not be located
(A) Forward to the steering flat
(B) Forward of the bridge
(C) Screen off the engine room
(D) Conveniently the collision bulkhead
Answer: Conveniently the collision bulkhead
- Fire and life saving stations are required to be listed on the
(A) Ship’s side
(B) Mooring list
(C) Official log book
(D) Muster list/station bill
Answer: Muster list/station bill
- All portable fire extinguishers must be capable of being
(A) Carried by hand to a fire
(B) Carried in a motor vehicle
(C) Rechargeable at the dock
(D) Used once for “B” fires
Answer: Carried by hand to a fire
- All fire control plans shall be
(A) Posted in every officer since the most conspicuous spot on the vessel
(B) Permanently attached to the guidance of deck officers
(C) Drawn in code understandable to a trained team
(D) Translated into three languages: English, French, and Spanish
Answer: Posted in every officer since the most conspicuous spot on the vessel
- A hose shall be stowed in the rack with the
(A) Nozzle end connected
(B) Standpipe attached
(C) All-purpose nozzle attached
(D) Hose sections rolled up neatly
Answer: Nozzle end connected
- At each wild land subsequent receptacle for centralization, all carbon dioxide fire extinguishers aboard a vessel are
(A) Check for cracks or leaks
(B) Discharged and reweighed
(C) Sent ashore to an approved service facility
(D) Weighed
Answer: Sent ashore to an approved service facility
- On the vessel, the control plan is utilized to show fire suppression system and listed with
(A) Source adapter for the system
(B) Extinguishing agent volume indication
(C) Remote cylinder release
(D) Ventilation for activation system
Answer: Ventilation for activation system
- The control station of a fire detection system must have all of the following except
(A) A power source
(B) An indicator and alarm to imply the origin of any warning
(C) A means to silence audible alarms while maintaining visible alarm lights
(D) A way to bypass the entire system malfunctions
Answer: A power source
- Automatic fire detection and ventilation systems are actuated by use of
(A) Heat or smoke detectors
(B) Low-pressure switches
(C) Retained electrical power
(D) Plumbing line
Answer: Heat or smoke detectors
- The spreading of fire all along a vessel being ignited to make a vessel’s ventilation system is an example of fire transmitted by
(A) Conduction
(B) Convection
(C) Radiation
(D) Windage
Answer: Convection
- Quick closing strainers are installed to the fire main system at individual fire hydrants to
(A) Prevent rust and foreign matter from entering the system piping
(B) Prevent rust and foreign matter from entering the bypass cylinders
(C) Protect the fire pump from becoming clogged with marine growth
(D) Filter out some of the salt and odors to reduce chlorine scaling
Answer: Protect the fire pump from becoming clogged with marine growth
- While testing the smoke, the crew will hear a THREE SHORT blasts on the ship’s whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bell. Is this signal for
(A) Abandon ship
(B) Man overboard
(C) Fire and emergency
(D) General alarm
Answer: Fire and emergency
- How do you move a portable CO
2
fire extinguisher
(A) Walk like a duck
(B) Hold the cylinder upside-down
(C) Break the rupture disk
(D) Pull the squeeze grip
Answer: Walk like a duck
- Remote controls for quick closing shut-off valves are required in how many locations
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
Answer: 2
- The search-and-rescue plan will distribute which of the following types of plan
(A) General arrangement plan
(B) Muster and drill
(C) Evacuation
(D) None
Answer: Evacuation
- What emergency equipment is not found in the crew mess as the view of the vessel, fire control plan
(A) Primary means of escape
(B) Fire alarm
(C) Heat sensor
(D) Smoke detector
Answer: Primary means of escape
- What location would complicate the control plan normally not be located
(A) Navigation bridge
(B) Engine room control
(C) Muster station
(D) Galley and Passage area
Answer: Galley and Passage area
- The solid arrow sign represents
(A) Path to lower swimming
(B) Search-and-rescue route
(C) Nearest thing
(D) Primary means of escape
Answer: Primary means of escape
- An area control plan shall
(A) Be approved by company, crew members, etc. and timetable
(B) Be common to all vessel
(C) Have a duplication set of plans permanently stowed outside the deck house
(D) Provide some details of the area of responsibility where a person is in the ‘control room’
Answer: Have a duplication set of plans permanently stowed outside the deck house
- Which of the listed fire extinguishers cannot be easily recharged aboard ship
(A) Foam
(B) Sand and water
(C) Carbon dioxide
(D) Dry chemical
Answer: Carbon dioxide
- The locker or space containing fire self-contained breathing apparatus must be
(A) Located in close proximity to the bridge
(B) Equipped with battery powered emergency lighting
(C) Marked SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
(D) Marked with the type of extinguisher it contains
Answer: Marked SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
- Fire hose couplings at fire hydrants, protected from vandalism, must always be
(A) Connected to the fire hydrant
(B) Capped on all ends for protection
(C) Stuffed with a foam ball to save nozzle
(D) Open and ready for movement
Answer: Capped on all ends for protection
- Proper maintenance of a dry chemical fire extinguisher will include
(A) Adding water to the powder
(B) Refilling the CO
2
cartridge
(C) Puncturing the CO
2
cartridge
(D) Shake the extinguisher to loosen the caked-up portions of the powder
Answer: Shake the extinguisher to loosen the caked-up portions of the powder
- Besides general arrangement plans, which other document may be utilized to provide fire control details to others during fire emergencies
(A) Muster plan
(B) Blue print
(C) Booklet form
(D) Towing wire
Answer: Booklet form
- Radiation can cause a fire to spread by
(A) Transmission like radio waves
(B) Burning liquids flowing into an open space
(C) Heated gases flowing through ventilation systems
(D) Heat transfer across an uninsulated metal beam
Answer: Heat transfer across an uninsulated metal beam
- The connection facilities for the international shore connection must be located to provide access
(A) On each side of the vessel
(B) Below the steering flat
(C) At all muster areas
(D) On each level of the accommodation spaces
Answer: On each side of the vessel
- On the vessel, the control plan is utilized to show fire suppression system and listed with
(A) Areas protected by the system
(B) Extinguishing agent volume indication
(C) Remote cylinder release
(D) Ventilation for activation system
Answer: Areas protected by the system
- While working in the engine room, you hear seven short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship’s whistle, supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm bell. What should
(A) Start the fire pump
(B) Standby the main console and await orders from the engine room
(C) Go to your fire station
(D) Secure your life boat station
Answer: Go to your fire station
- To prevent the spread of fire by conduction you should
(A) Cool the bulkheads/boundaries
(B) Remove combustibles from direct exposure
(C) Close all openings to spaces
(D) Shut off all electric power
Answer: Cool the bulkheads/boundaries
- You must ensure that life saving equipment is
(A) Locked up
(B) Readily accessible for use
(C) Inaccessible to passengers
(D) Out of the way at all times
Answer: Readily accessible for use
- A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher should be recharged
(A) At least annually
(B) Whenever it is below 10% of the required weight
(C) At least every 5 years
(D) Before every safety inspection
Answer: Whenever it is below 10% of the required weight
- The international shore connection
(A) Allows hook-up of fire-fighting water from shore facilities
(B) Satisfies all pollution prevention requirements
(C) Allows emergency use of the fire main system
(D) Permits discharge of waste off to shore facilities
Answer: Allows hook-up of fire-fighting water from shore facilities
- A fireman’s outfit (or standard cargo vessel) must have a
(A) Cylinder type gas mask
(B) Fresh-air breathing apparatus
(C) Self-contained breathing apparatus
(D) Combustible gas indicator
Answer: Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Fire hose couplings
(A) Are made of bronze, brass, or soft alloy metal
(B) Should be brass and have 50-ft hose length
(C) Are easily hardened by frequent use
(D) Should be brass/bronze alloy
Answer: Are made of bronze, brass, or soft alloy metal
- Deck fire-main’s shut-off valve equipment should be stowed in a
(A) Locked cabinet in the machinery space
(B) Remote control in the machinery space
(C) Separate and accessible location
(D) Location near the hydrant
Answer: Separate and accessible location
- What must be mounted as a small passenger vessel operating station for use by the Master and crew
(A) Emergency instructions
(B) Lifeboats on the ship
(C) Instructions on medical
(D) The location of the fire exit signs
Answer: Emergency instructions
- You notice smoke coming from an air-supply line in a doorway after activating the fire alarm. What will the following warns you do FIRST
(A) Attempt to determine what is burning
(B) Acquiring the nearest self-contained breathing apparatus
(C) Break out the nearest fire hose
(D) Wait for the fire team to arrive and be directed
Answer: Acquiring the nearest self-contained breathing apparatus
- Fire hose should always be stowed in the fire station in the hose rack
(A) After the nozzle has been completely drained
(B) With the nozzle in the build-up right position
(C) With the nozzle disconnected, properly at a fire station
(D) With the nozzle connected to the hose
Answer: With the nozzle connected to the hose
- The powder for dry-chemical fire extinguisher
(A) Is electrically non-conductive
(B) Mixes with air and fails to discharge properly if not occasionally agitated
(C) Deteriorates to an unusable condition within three years
(D) Put out the fire with IR cooling factor
Answer: Is electrically non-conductive
- The state of charge of a stored-pressure type dry chemical fire extinguisher can be readily determined by
(A) Visual inspection of the pressure gauge
(B) Weighing the cylinder
(C) Removing the lid and checking the level of dry chemical
(D) Weighing the CO
2
cartridge
Answer: Visual inspection of the pressure gauge
- The connection facilities for the international shore connection must be located to provide access
(A) On each side of the vessel
(B) As close as possible to the bow
(C) At all muster areas
(D) On each level of the accommodation spaces
Answer: On each side of the vessel
- What should you do with your emergency position indicating radio beacon if you are in a liferaft in a storm
(A) Bring it inside the liferaft and cover it
(B) Keep it inside the liferaft and lash it down to the storm
(C) Leave it outside the liferaft but turn it off
(D) Move it outside the liferaft but turn it off
Answer: Keep it inside the liferaft and lash it down to the storm
- Which distress signal would be most suitable for night signalling to a ship on the horizon
(A) Hand-held red flare
(B) Red aerial pyrotechnic flare
(C) A flashlight
(D) Lamp
Answer: Red aerial pyrotechnic flare
- Bridge man overboard smoke maker gives orange smoke for
(A) 5 minutes
(B) 10 minutes
(C) 15 minutes
(D) 20 minutes
Answer: 15 minutes
- Which marine distress alarm fires bridge display
(A) Smoke signal
(B) Hand-held flare
(C) A towing light
(D) Flag
Answer: Smoke signal
- When encoding equipment will detect a signal form a SART
(A) EPIRB
(B) VHF DSC receiver
(C) GMDSS Radar
(D) AIS
Answer: GMDSS Radar
- After you activate your emergency position indicating radio beacon you should
(A) Turn it on for five minutes, then turn off
(B) Turn it off until all is calm
(C) Turn it off during daylight hours
(D) Leave it on continuously
Answer: Leave it on continuously
- Hand held flares expire 42 months from the date of manufacture. How long orange smoke flares are effective after manufacture
(A) 18 months
(B) 24 months
(C) 42 months
(D) 60 months
Answer: 42 months
- Which precaution should be taken when trailing a line thrown by you
(A) Never remove the line from the rocket
(B) Fire it at an angle of approximately 60
∘
to the horizon
(C) Wear asbestos gloves
(D) Wear wool trousers
Answer: Never remove the line from the rocket
- What should you do with your emergency position indicating radio beacon
(A) Give only when there is a chance of it being seen by the rescue vessel
(B) At half hour intervals
(C) At one hour intervals
(D) Immediately upon abandoning the vessel
Answer: Immediately upon abandoning the vessel
- What is the required amount of time that a SART is able to operate the unit in the standby mode
(A) 8 hours
(B) 2 days
(C) 4 days
(D) 7 days
Answer: 4 days
- The number of jacket parachute flares on the bridge are
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 12
(D) 18
Answer: 12
- The number of rocket parachute flares in the boat are
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 10
Answer: 4
- The orange, green, and blue, flares… which indicates, this is the best place to board at the
(A) Monochromatic man on a white flag
(B) Letter K in morse code given by light
(C) Code flag S (Sierra)
(D) Ring of white foam
Answer: Code flag S (Sierra)
- How many hand flares are there on the bridge
(A) 8
(B) One
(C) Two
(D) Three
Answer: 8
- In the emergency radio telephone safety message urgently concerned with safety of a person would be prefixed by the word
(A) Mayday
(B) Pan
(C) Securite
(D) None
Answer: Securite
- In the passenger ships a distress poster shall be installed at
(A) The bridge wing
(B) The steering position
(C) In the captain’s office
(D) In the shore office
Answer: The steering position
- The master shall ensure that the emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) is
(A) Removed from the wheelhouse
(B) Kept ashore
(C) Tested monthly
(D) Checked thoroughly before use
Answer: Checked thoroughly before use
- A vessel in distress showed by radio telephone the two tone alarm signal followed immediately by the
(A) Distress position
(B) Spoken word: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
(C) Ship’s name
(D) Ship’s call sign
Answer: Spoken word: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
- You are using VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHZ or 243.0 MHZ). You hear nothing but an ‘in-air’ sign. You should use the urgent signal
(A) ASSISTANCE NEEDED
(B) PAN-PAN
(C) MAYDAY
(D) SECURITE
Answer: PAN-PAN
- Which distress requirement will detect a signal from a SART
(A) Hand-held flare
(B) DSC receiver
(C) GMDSS Radar
(D) AIS survival craft
Answer: GMDSS Radar
- Which word is an international distress signal when transmitted by radiotelephone
(A) SECURITE
(B) Mayday
(C) Breaker
(D) Pan
Answer: Mayday
- By day the signal floating “into the bulk please remove this” is
(A) Vertical motion of a red flag
(B) Vertical motion of a white flag or the arms
(C) White smoke signal
(D) White star rocket
Answer: Vertical motion of a white flag or the arms
- However a SART’s effective range be maximized
(A) The SART should be placed in water immediately upon activation
(B) The SART should be as low as possible
(C) Switch the SART into the high power position
(D) Immobilize the SART in a vertical position
Answer: The SART should be placed in water immediately upon activation
- The public address system shall be a loudspeaker installation enabling the broadcast of messages
(A) When officers are present
(B) On the bridge
(C) In the engine room
(D) To all deck
Answer: When officers are present
- On every vessel, distress signals must be stowed
(A) On or near the navigational bridge
(B) On or near the compass
(C) Above the freeboard deck
(D) In an enclosed space below the freeboard deck
Answer: On or near the navigational bridge
- Which of the following simple for “this is the best place to board”
(A) The searchlight
(B) Orange smoke signal
(C) Vertical motion of a white flag or the arms
(D) White star rocket
Answer: Vertical motion of a white flag or the arms
- The required portable radio shall be stored in the proper location and be
(A) Equipped with all approved carrying case
(B) Stored with extra batteries
(C) Readily accessible for transferral to lifeboats
(D) On water-proof container
Answer: Readily accessible for transferral to lifeboats
- The issue of survival shall make the EPIRB tested
(A) Daily
(B) Weekly
(C) Bi-weekly
(D) Monthly
Answer: Weekly
- How can vessel personnel detect the operation of a SART in its vicinity
(A) A two-tone alarm signal is heard upon the automatic homing or the EPIRB radiotelephone
(B) A compass reading is given from the SART
(C) A radar receiver gives two beeps
(D) A series of dots on the radar screen along the line of bearing from the SART position
Answer: A series of dots on the radar screen along the line of bearing from the SART position
- The SART signal appears as a ‘target which is’ and gives “four arcs” of these ‘swell’ in the SART
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
Answer: 2
- How many VHF survival craft transceivers are required aboard passenger ship
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
Answer: 3
- If you wish to transmit a message by voice concerning the safety of navigation, you would preface it by the word
(A) Mayday
(B) Pan-pan
(C) Securite
(D) Safety
Answer: Securite
- Which signal would be used by a shore rescue unit to indicate landing here highly dangerous
(A) The fire of a white star signal
(B) Horizontal motion with a white flag
(C) Vertical motion of a white flag
(D) Code letter L by blue light
Answer: Horizontal motion with a white flag
- What is the spoken emergency signal for a man overboard on the VHF radio
(A) “Man overboard”
(B) “Man overboard, Man overboard, Man overboard”
(C) “Pan-pan”
(D) “Mayday”
Answer: “Man overboard”
- Which distress signal may be used as a distress signal
(A) Gun fired at interval of 1 minute
(B) Flag E blow
(C) Flag Queen
(D) Flat Earth
Answer: Gun fired at interval of 1 minute
- You are aware that radiotelephony broadcasting a distress message what information will be essential to you as the listener
(A) The nature of the distress
(B) First time of day
(C) Call sign/visual signal
(D) Your position to a minute and longitude
Answer: The nature of the distress
- According signals made by life-saving stations which signals are given from a ship by day are
(A) General visual signal
(B) Parachute rocket
(C) Hand flare
(D) Black ball
Answer: General visual signal
- How can SART’s effective range be maximized
(A) The SART should be placed in water immediately upon activation
(B) The SART should be held as high as possible
(C) Switch the SART into the high power position
(D) Immobilize the SART in a horizontal position
Answer: The SART should be held as high as possible
- Your vessel hears a warning and is taking on water, but you are not in need of immediate assistance. You would preface your message with
(A) Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
(B) Pan-pan
(C) Securite
(D) SOS
Answer: Pan-pan
- Which ships transmit distress alarms that are transmitted and relayed by an Inmarsat satellite
(A) Class A EPIRB
(B) Class B EPIRB
(C) Inmarsat EPIRB
(D) Category I EPIRB
Answer: Category I EPIRB
- According signals made by life-saving stations which signals are given from a ship by night are
(A) Parachute rocket
(B) Hand flare
(C) Black ball
(D) Yellow star
Answer: Yellow star
- You hear on the radiotelephone the word SECURITE spoken three times. This indicates that
(A) A message about the safety of navigation will follow
(B) A message of an urgent nature about the safety of a ship will follow
(C) The vessel is in distress and requires immediate assistance
(D) The vessel will send its own radiotelephone
Answer: A message about the safety of navigation will follow
- The public address system shall be a loudspeaker installation enabling the broadcast of messages
(A) Where crew are present
(B) On the bridge
(C) In the engine room
(D) To all deck
Answer: Where crew are present
- Which channel is designated as the VHF follow-up communication channel and is required on all portable survival craft equipment
(A) Channel 6
(B) Channel 12
(C) Channel 20
(D) Channel 70
Answer: Channel 6
- If re-provisioning survival craft, the highest priority should be given to
(A) Stability of the ship
(B) Keeping the passengers on the craft
(C) Minimum amount of crew
(D) Handling the emptying capacity
Answer: Keeping the passengers on the craft
- During an evaluation of an emergency, the priority should be given to
(A) Operational safety
(B) Vessel’s stability
(C) Passenger and personnel safety
(D) Environment safety
Answer: Passenger and personnel safety
- Which signal is detected as a pinging tone from a SART
(A) The Morse code distress signal S.O.S repeated 4 times followed by its own vessel’s call sign
(B) A series of big dots on the radar screen
(C) A two-tone alarm signal
(D) A series of dots on the radar screen along the line of bearing from the SART position
Answer: A series of dots on the radar screen along the line of bearing from the SART position
- What would most likely prevent a SART signal from being detected
(A) Signal absorption by the atmosphere
(B) Heavy sea swells
(C) The rescue personnel were monitoring the 10cm radar
(D) The rescue personnel were monitoring the 3-cm radar
Answer: Heavy sea swells
- How can the SART’s effective range be maximized
(A) Inform survivors that first assistance may be nearby
(B) Inform survivors when the battery’s charge condition has weakened
(C) Inform survivors when the SART switches to the standby mode
(D) Inform survivors that it is nearby
Answer: Inform survivors that first assistance may be nearby
- Under Annex IV of COLREG, the following may be used as a distress signal
(A) Flag Oscar
(B) Flag Alpha
(C) Flag Tango
(D) Continuous sounding with fog signalling apparatus
Answer: Continuous sounding with fog signalling apparatus
- Under Annex IV of COLREG, the following may be used as a distress signal
(A) Flag Oscar
(B) International code signal of distress NC
(C) Flag Tango
(D) Flag Bravo
Answer: International code signal of distress NC
- A line throwing appliance unit contains
(A) 2 projectiles
(B) 4 projectiles
(C) 6 projectiles
(D) 8 projectiles
Answer: 4 projectiles
- If you have to abandon ship, the EPIRB can be used to
(A) Hold the survival craft’s head up into the seas
(B) Send emergency smoke
(C) Be used as a lifebuoy light
(D) Send radio emergency signal to a rescue aircraft
Answer: Send radio emergency signal to a rescue aircraft
- What is the maximum length of time that distress flares are approved to be
(A) 1 year
(B) 2 years
(C) 4 years
(D) 5 years
Answer: 4 years
- Required search devices are called
(A) Flare rockets
(B) Pyrotechnics
(C) Light technics
(D) Ring lifebuoys
Answer: Pyrotechnics
- On passenger ships an additional copy of all fire control plans shall be
(A) Annually
(B) Monthly
(C) Quarterly
(D) Weekly
Answer: Annually
- The emergency position indicating radio beacon of a cargo vessel must be stowed
(A) In an enclosed passage way
(B) So that it can easily be seen
(C) So that it is accessible from the bridge
(D) So that it will float free if the vessel sinks
Answer: So that it will float free if the vessel sinks
- The angle of heel on account of crowding of passengers to one side shall not exceed
(A) 5
∘
(B) 10
∘
(C) 15
∘
(D) 20
∘
Answer: 10
∘
- Watertight doors shall be capable of being closed with the ship listed either way by
(A) 5
∘
(B) 10
∘
(C) 15
∘
(D) 20
∘
Answer: 10
∘
- You have previously used a portable fire extinguisher. How is the extinguisher to be accomplished by
(A) Authorization of equipment servicing personnel only
(B) Replacing the extinguisher cartridge and refilling it with powder
(C) Removing the extinguisher after installation
(D) Recharging the cartridge and refilling it with powder
Answer: Recharging the cartridge and refilling it with powder
- Where would you look to find out what your duties are if you were a fire
(A) Ship’s muster list
(B) Certificate of inspection
(C) Muster list
(D) Lifeboat manual
Answer: Muster list
- The air Bottles on the survival craft should be refilled with
(A) Oxygen
(B) Nitrogen
(C) Compressed air
(D) Nitrogen and oxygen
Answer: Compressed air
- Which statement is true regarding the distress signals on a life raft
(A) Handheld flares and orange smoke signals are required
(B) If more than one orange-colored parachute flares are provided, they are the only distress signals required
(C) Two hand-held smoke signals shall be provided
(D) Every rescue light will have to be replaced
Answer: Handheld flares and orange smoke signals are required
- An inflatable liferaft can be launched by
(A) The line-tossing method only
(B) Releasing the weak-link on the painter
(C) Throwing the entire container overboard
(D) Removing the securing straps
Answer: Throwing the entire container overboard
- The tone of the two-tone alarm is an all-clear following a life-boat drill, what is the following color
(A) International orange
(B) Yellow
(C) Red
(D) White
Answer: Red
- Lifejacket alrights marked with the
(A) Maximum weight allowed
(B) Stowage location
(C) Valid till date
(D) Ship’s name
Answer: Valid till date
- All immersion suit must be equipped with
(A) Adaptations for breathing
(B) Orange smoke canister
(C) Whistle, light, and retroreflective materials
(D) Sea dye marker
Answer: Whistle, light, and retroreflective materials
- The solid arrow sign represents
(A) Path to nearest ventilation
(B) Search and rescue route
(C) Nearest thing
(D) Primary means of escape
Answer: Primary means of escape
- In what location must a duplicate fire control plan be located
(A) Survey room
(B) Engine room
(C) Crew mess
(D) Pilot masters office
Answer: Pilot masters office
- The controls for fire plans are approved by which organization
(A) National fire protection agency
(B) U.S. Coast Guard
(C) International Association of Classification Societies
(D) International maritime organization
Answer: International maritime organization
- When boarding passengers initially board, it is advisable to
(A) Take extra food and blankets
(B) Talk with a doctor
(C) Take extra gloves
(D) Take pillows
Answer: Talk with a doctor
- Which statement is true concerning life jackets
(A) Buoyant vests may be substituted for life jackets
(B) The buckle designating the front is constructed to give a false sense of security
(C) All personnel always wear life jackets
(D) Buoyant material is kept between the water and skin
Answer: Buoyant material is kept between the water and skin
- The call activity “smoke signal” allows for
(A) 1 minute
(B) 3 minutes
(C) 15 minutes
(D) 45 minutes
Answer: 15 minutes
- The passenger ship shall be subject to a renewal survey every
(A) 12 months
(B) 18 months
(C) 24 months
(D) 36 months
Answer: 12 months
- A passenger ship, is a ship which carries more than
(A) 6 passengers
(B) 12 passengers
(C) 18 passengers
(D) 24 passengers
Answer: 12 passengers
- Ro-ro passenger ship is a passenger ship with
(A) Tween decks
(B) Bow doors
(C) Compartment guides
(D) Bow doors
Answer: Bow doors
- A passenger ship shall be equipped with an auxiliary fire pump, for
(A) The sea trials
(B) When it enters service
(C) End of the first voyage
(D) Being launched from the yard
Answer: When it enters service
- The orange smoke in the boat burns for
(A) 1 minute
(B) 3 minutes
(C) 5 minutes
(D) 7 minutes
Answer: 3 minutes
- What does Lable Stem stand for
(A) Emergency position monitoring radio buoy
(B) Lifeboat emergency lighting water beacon
(C) Emergency plastic inflatable water beacon
(D) Lifeboat
Answer: Emergency plastic inflatable water beacon
- A line-throwing appliance
(A) Can pick up a survivor in water
(B) Is used to establish a connection
(C) Is a wireless connection between a distressed ship and a shore station
(D) Is connected to the lifeboat
Answer: Is used to establish a connection
- If you are in a survival craft and you see an aircraft you should
(A) Remain on a brightly colored
(B) Head for the nearest land
(C) Head for the biggest sea lanes
(D) Have all hands wave for what much
Answer: Have all hands wave for what much
- The purpose of water spray system on an enclosed lifeboat is
(A) Cool the life boat engine
(B) Cool the vessel from external heat
(C) Keep the life boat warm
(D) Put out the fire inside
Answer: Cool the vessel from external heat
- How are lifelines attached to the boat
(A) By sewing
(B) By holding on one end
(C) By being clamped/secured
(D) With an approved safety hook or shackle
Answer: By being clamped/secured
- Signaling devices required in inflatable life raft include
(A) Very pistol
(B) Orange smoke signal
(C) Air horn
(D) None
Answer: Orange smoke signal