Which is TRUE concerning immersion suits and their use?
They provide sufficient flotation to do away with the necessity of wearing a life jacket.
A puncture in the suit will not appreciably reduce its value.
They should be tight fitting.
Only a light layer of clothing may be worn underneath.
You are underway when a fire breaks out in the forward part of your vessel. If possible, you should __________.
put the vessel's stern into the wind
abandon ship to windward
call for assistance
keep going at half speed
The required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers to be carried in the vicinity of the radio room exit for a tank vessel on an international voyage is one __________.
C-II
B-I
B-II
C-I
Records of tests and inspections of a cargo vessel's fire extinguishing systems shall be kept on board __________.
until the vessel's Certificate of Inspection expires
for 1 year
for 2 years
until the next Coast Guard inspection
In areas where CO2 piping is installed, such piping may not be used for any other purpose except __________.
in connection with the fire-detecting system
in connection with the water sprinkler system
to ventilate the space
to run the emergency wiring to the space
What is the use of a flame screen ?
It permits the passage of vapor but not of flame.
It prevents the passage of flammable vapors.
It prevents inert gas from leaving a tank.
It permits vapors to exit but not enter a tank.
You notice oil on the water near your vessel while taking on fuel. You should first __________.
stop fueling
notify the senior deck officer
notify the terminal superintendent
determine whether your vessel is the source
The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 232 square meters. What would fulfill the minimum requirements for fire protection?
One B-II extinguisher
One B-I extinguisher
One B-II and one C-II extinguisher
One B-V extinguisher
You are fighting a fire in a watertight compartment using hoses and seawater. Stability may be reduced because of_______.
increase in free surface which reduces the metacentric height
progressive downflooding
reduction of water in the storage tanks
reduction of KG to the minimum allowable
A fire is discovered in the forepeak of a vessel at sea. The wind is from ahead at 35 knots. You should __________.
change course and put the stern to the wind
remain on course and hold speed
change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed
remain on course but slack the speed
When two fire hose teams are attacking a fire they should __________.
not attack the fire from opposite sides
use different fire hose pressures
use fire hoses of different sizes
not wear protective clothing
How can you indicate that your vessel is in distress?
Continuously sounding the fog horn
Displaying a large red flag
Displaying three black balls in a vertical line
Sounding four short blast and after two seconds sounding three more rapid blasts on the whistle
The object of plugging holes below the waterline on a MODU should be to _________.
reduce the entry of water as much as possible
eliminate all water entering through the hole
only plug holes in machinery or other vital spaces
plug the largest holes first
When more than six short blasts and one long blast of the ship's whistle, accompanied by the same signal on the general alarm bell is sounded, What is the signal for?
Abandonship/Boat Station
Fire and Emergency
Boat recall
Man overboard
Repairing damage to the hull of a MODU at, or above the waterline, reduces the threat of __________.
continued progressive flooding
free surface effects
capsizing the MODU
wind overturning moments
After being launched, what does a totally enclosed survival craft which has been afloat over a long period of time require?
Regular checks of bilge levels
Frequent opening of hatches to permit entry of fresh air
Use of ear plugs to dampen engine noise
Frequent flushing of the water spray system with freshwater
Which visual distress signal is acceptable for daylight use only?
Orange smoke signal
Handled red line
Self-contained rocket propelled red parachute flare
Red aerial pyrotechnic flare
What is the use of EPIRB during abandon ship ?
send radio homing signals to searching aircraft
hold the lifeboat's head up into the seas
generate orange smoke
seal leaks in rubber rafts
"A hole in the hull above the waterline may be temporarily patched with _________. I. pillows II. blankets III. Mattresses"
I, II and III
I only
II only
III only
What is the purpose of wire stretched between the lifeboat davit heads?
To support the manropes
Keep the movement of the davits at the same speed
Keep the davits from slipping when they are in the stowed position
Prevent vibration during lowering of the boat
How does the hand brake of a lifeboat winch being applied?
By dropping the counterweighted lever
Manually disengaged when hoisting a boat
Controlled by the centrifugal brake mechanism
automatically engaged if lowering speed is excessive
The person-in-charge shall insure that each rescue boat on a OSV is lowered to the water, launched, and operated at least once every _____________.
three months
month
two months
six months
Which of the following represents the emergency signal for a fire aboard ship?
Continuous blast of the ship’s whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds, supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm.
More than six short blasts and one long blast on the whistle
Three short blast of the whistle supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm.
More than six short blasts and one long blast on the whistle supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm.
Where would you find the FCC authorization for transmitting on your rig's EPIRB?
On the Ship Station License.
On the side of the EPIRB transmitter.
In the radio log.
On the Certificate of Inspection.
All of the following are recognized distress signals under the Rules of the Road except__________.
a green star signal
orange-colored smoke
red flares
the repeated raising and lowering of outstretched arms
Class "B" EPIRB's transmit on frequencies that are monitored by ________.
private, commercial, and military aircraft
orbiting satellites in space
commercial radio stations
commercial fishing vessels
What is an approve signaling device required on inflatable liferafts from among the choices?
Pistol
Air horn
Lantern
When you are firing a pyrotechnic distress signal, it should be aimed__________.
at about 60 degrees above the horizon
straight overhead
at the vessel whose attention you want to attract
into the wind
The master or person-in-charge of a MODU shall ensure that each deck from which lifeboats are launched is______________.
kept clear of any obstructions that would interfere with launching
surfaced with a nonskid texture
roped off to prevent unnecessary access
posted with a list of persons assigned to the lifeboat
What must be accurately determined to assess the potential for progressive flooding after your vessel has been damaged?
The integrity of the watertight boundaries.
The capacity of the water sprinkler system.
The operation of the machinery space bilge level alarms.
The strenght of the hull to withstand the progressive flooding
What is the important points to remember when operating davits?
The davits should always be hand cranked the last 12 inches into the final stowed position
The gripes should be released after the boat is moving
The boats are generally lowered by surging the falls around cruciform bits
The tricing pendant should be tripped prior to releasing the gripes
You are in a survival craft boadcasting a distress message. What information would be essential to your rescuers?
Your position by latitude and longitude.
The nature of the distress.
The time of day.
Your radio call sign.
Why are lifeboats usually double-ended?
They are more seaworthy and less likely to be swamped or broach to.
They can go forward and backward more easily.
They require less space for stowing aboard ship.
Appearance and traditional styling.
When should distress flares and rockets be used?
Only when there is a chance of them being sighted by rescue vessels.
They should be set off at half-hour intervals.
They should be set off at one-hour intervals.
Immediately upon abandoning the vessel.
Progressive flooding in the engine room may be minimized by securing watertight boundaries and what other measures?
Pumping out flooded compartments
Transferring reserve feed water
Dumping fuel oil
Evacuating the engine room
What is the signal for lowering the ship’s lifeboats which is sounded on the ship’s whistle?
One short blast
Two long blast
Three short blasts
One long blast
When you hear three short blasts on the ship’s whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bells, what does it signify?
You are dismissed from the drill
You are required to go to your liferaft
You should point to the man overboard
You should start the fire pump
If doublebottom fuel tank levels are found to have increased after a ships grounding, you should suspect ______________.
a puncture, crack, or hole in the skin of the vessel
a damaged pneumercator line
improper record keeping of fuel transfer activities
contamination of the contaminated steam supply system
A hole in the hull above the waterline may be temporarily patched with _________. I. pillows II. blankets III. Mattresses"
Progressive flooding in the engine room may be minimized by securing watertight boundaries and _______.
pumping out flooded compartments
transferring reserve feed water
dumping fuel oil
evacuating the engine room
The strength of the hull to withstand the progressive flooding
Which of the following is used to signal crew members to report at boat stations or for boat drill?
More than six short blasts followed by one long blast of the ships whistle.
A continuous blast of the ships whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds.
One long blast followed by three short blasts of the ships whistle
Three short blasts of the ships whistle.
The fire alarm signal onboard United States flag merchant vessels is a continuous blast of the whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds, supplemented by the continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for not less than 10 seconds. Where can this information be readily found aboard ship?
SOLAS Safety
Certificate of Inspection Station bill
Construction Certificate
Fire Alarm Zone Chart
When more than six short blasts and one long blast of the ship's whistle, accompanied by the same signal on the general alarm bell is sounded, the signal is for_______.
boat stations(abandon ship)
fire and emergency
boat recall
man overboard
The signal for lowering the ship’s lifeboats is sounded on the ship’s whistle as _________.
one short blast
two long blast
three short blasts
one long blast
The traditional signal to commence lowering lifeboats and liferafts is__________.
1 short blast of the ships whistle
3 short blast of the ships whistle
3 long blast of the ships whistle
1 long blast of the ships whistle
When you hear three short blasts on the ship’s whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bells, you___________.
are dismissed from the drill
are required to go to your liferaft
should point to the man overboard
should start the fire pump
The order of importance in addressing damage control on a MODU is _________.
control fire, control flooding, repair structural damage
control flooding, control fire, repair structural damage
restored vital services, control fire, control flooding
control fire, restore vital services, control flooding
When patching holes in the hull of a MODU, pillows, bedding and other soft materials can be used as _____________.
gaskets
caulking
strongbacks
wedges
An approve signaling device required on inflatable liferafts include include a(n)__________.
orange smoke signal
pistol
air horn
lantern
Signaling devices required on inflatable liferafts include_____________.
a rocket shoulder rifle
an oil lantern
an air horn
Signaling devices required on inflatble life rafts include a(n) _____________.
All of the following are recognized distress signals under the Rules of the Road EXCEPT__________.
A man aboard a vessel, signaling by raising and lowering his outstretched arms to each side, is indicating __________.
a distress signal
danger, stay away
all is clear, it is safe to pass
all is clear, it is safe to approach
When a vessel signals her distress by means of a gun or other explosive signal, the firing should be at intervals of approximately _____________.
1 minute
3 minute
10 minutes
1 hour
You can indicate that your vessel is in distress by____________.
continuously sounding the fog horn
displaying a large red flag
displaying three black balls in a vertical line
sounding four short blast and after two seconds sounding three more rapid blasts on the whistle
What is the maximum length of time that distress flares are approved for?
3 and ½ years
2 years
5 years
1 and ½ years
By regulation, orange smoke distress signals will expire not more than how many months from the date of manufacture?
42 months
24 months
36 months
54 months
Each distress signal and self-activated smoke signal must be replaced not later than the marked date of manufacture?
36
12
24
42
When should the emergency position-indicating radio beacon(EPIRB) be activated after abandoning?
Immediately
After one hour
Only when another vessel is in sight
Only after sunset
What should you do with your emergency position indicating radio beacon if you are in a liferaft during storm conditions?
Bring it inside the liferaft and leave it on.
Bring it inside the liferaft and turn it off until the storm passes.
Leave it outside the liferaft and leave it on.
Leave it outside the liferaft but turn it off.
Which of the items in the lifeboat equipment listed would be the most suitable for night signaling to a ship on the horizon?
A red parachute flare
A red handheld flare
A flashlight
A lantern
If you have to abandon ship, the EPIRB can be used to ____________.
When operating gravity davits, ________________.
the davits should always be hand cranked the last 12 inches into the final stowed position
the gripes should be released after the boat is moving
the boats are generally lowered by surging the falls around cruciform bits
the tricing pendant should be tripped prior to releasing the gripes
The hand brake of a lifeboat winch is _____________.
applied by dropping the counterweighted lever
manually disengaged when hoisting a boat
controlled by the centrifugal brake mechanism
It is important to test lifeboat davit limit switches on a regular basis to prevent ________.
the possibility of the davit wires parting when the lifeboat is being retrieved and stowed in its davit
damage to the winch motor
damage to the releasing gear
the lifeboat from being lowered at an unsafe speed
The purpose of the wire stretched between the lifeboat davit heads is to ____________.
support the manropes
keep the movement of the davits at the same speed
keep the davits from slipping when they are in the stowed position
prevent vibration during lowering of the boat
On a vessel with lifeboats on both side, the No.2 lifeboat would be located ________.
forward of lifeboat No. 4 on the port side
forward of lifeboat No. 4 on the starboard side
aft of lifeboat No. 1 on the starboard side
aft of lifeboat No. 5 on the starboard side
The master or person-in-charge of a MODU shall insure that each deck from which lifeboats are launched is ______________.
A self-righting survival craft will return to an upright position provided that all personnel ____________.
are seated with seatbelts on and doors shut
are seated with seatbelts on and doors open
are to shift to one side to right it
escape from the craft
The No. 3 lifeboat would be _____________.
aft of boat No.1 on the starboard side
next to boat No. 2 on the starboard side
aft of boat No.1 on the port side
aft of boat No. 2 on the port side
The No. 1 lifeboat on a ship would be found ___________.
on the starboard side
on the port side
aft of the forward lifeboat on the port side
aft of the forward lifeboat on the starboard side
The No. 2 lifeboat on a vessel would be found ___________.
aft of No.1 lifeboat port side
aft of No. 1 lifeboat starboard side
Prior to lowering the lifeboat, the most important item to check is the __________.
boat plug
cars
sail
life preservers
After being launched, a totally enclosed survival craft which has been afloat over a long period of time requires ___________.
regular checks of bilge levels
frequent opening of hatches to permit entry of fresh air
use of ear plugs to dampen engine noise
frequent flushing of the water spray system with freshwater
For each passenger vessel, the minimum number of immersion suits to be carried for each lifeboat is at least ____________.
3
1
2
4
