2.- RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES
If you were at the entrance to an enclosed space and you lost communication with a crewmember inside, What should you do?
Raise the alarm with the bridge or other officers in the area.
Your ship unexpected runs aground. Which of the following actions would NOT be done as a top priority?
Put the engine on full astern.
Before crewmembers are allowed to work in an enclosed space, what tests should be made on the atmosphere?
For oxigen level, flammable vapour and any toxic vapours.
How often must emergency drills be held on board?
As often as necessary to ensure all are fully trained and prepared.
Which of these, in an emergency, is the Deck Officer NOT expected to be able to operate?
.
Your ship is in heavy weather and you have to abandon ship. If oil is to be used to provide calmer water for launching survival craft, which is the best?
Fish, vegetable or animal oil.
A crew member touches some live electrical wires and collapses unconscious. What is the first thing you should do?
Find and isolate the source of the electricity.
What is the most likely scenario, when passengers are carried, if there is a ship emergency at sea?
Passengers are unlikely to be able to take appropriate actions without instruction.
What would be the best fire extinguishing agent in a cargo hold with a smouldering fire in a cargo of coal?
Carbon dioxide.
If a ship is damaged and taking in water, one of the factors to be in mind is the the Permeability of the cargo. What does permeability mean?
The percentage of the cargo space available for water.
When acting as a watcher or lookout at a cargo hold and persons below show signs of distress, what should you do?
Raise the alarm immediately.
What instruction would you give to crew members who have to jump into the sea from a sinking ship?
Wear your lifejacket, but hold it down; block off your nose and mouth, keep your feet together and jump feet first into the sea.
What is the top priority before the fixed gas extinguishing system is used on a fire in the engine room?
Make sure that the compartment has been evacuated.
For a fire in the hold of a dry cargo vessel, how would you discharge the carbon dioxide smothering gas into the hold?
Release the initial number of bottles stated for that space and then a stated number of bottles at intervals of about 30
If your ship is in collision and the ships are locked together, which of the following should NOT ALWAYS be done?
Go full astern to release the ships.
What is the temperature at which a material produces enough flammable vapour for it to ignite if exposed to an ignition source?
The flashpoint.
You are on watch on the bridge, and you observe a red distress rocket. What is the first thing that you should do?
Take a bearing of the rocket.
What is meant by the term "self ignition temperature"?
The lowest temperature where the vapours given off will automatically ignite without the presence of an external ignition source.
The radiotelephony alarm signal sounds, followed by morse letter B, followed by a ship's call sign. What signal is being received?
An activated EPIRB.
In a galley fire, which of the following actions should be taken first?
Switch off the power to the galley.
What are the key factors in deciding the direction of your approach to a vessel in distress, a lifeboat, or survivors in the water?
The need for a lee and the comparative rates of drift of your ship and the ship/boat/survivors.
What would be the best fire extinguishing agent in a cargo hold loaded with bales of cloth or cotton?
Water.
Your ship is taking in water rapidly and it is decided to beach her. In ideal circumstances, what ground surface conditions should there be?
Firm sand, gently shelving.
In the IAMSAR manual, OSC is the abbreviation for the...
On-Scene Commander.
You are rescuing survivors from an abandoned ship who are in the sea. The best method of getting them on board is...
lowering your boat(s) to take them on.
Who controls the actions of passengers in a ship emergency?
Specific crew members will have been asigned duties for the mustering and control of passengers.
How is a SART activated?
It is carried into the survival craft and switched on by the occupants.
Your propeller has dropped off in a gale two miles off Cap Finisterre with an onshore wind. What radio priority would be chosen?
Distress.
What is the first sign and symptom of a heart attack?
Sudden crushing, vice-like pain in the centre of the chest.
Your vessel is not under command, and you wish to warn other vessels about this. What radio priority would be chosen?
Safety.
A crew member is lost overboard in fog. What is the most suitable method of returning the ship to a reciprocal course on its original track?
A Williamson turn.
What would you do if you saw a person fall into a cargo hold?
Raise the alarm.
When the "emergency stations" signal is made, what should crew members do who are not assigned to an emergency team?
Go to their survival craft stations.
In the event of fire on board, what do you think is the primary consideration of the Master?
The safety of the crew.
Your ship is taking in water rapidly and it is decided to beach her. In ideal circumstances, what tidal conditions should there be?
Mid or high tide.
When will the low air alarm sound on a self-contained breathing apparatus?
When it is about one third full.
What does SART stand for?
Search And Rescue Radar Transponder.
Once a fire is contained, the Master needs to evaluate the best strategy for the next stage. This might include a number of actions. In your opinion which action does NOT belong?
Re-introducing air circulation by opening up fire dampers and other openings.
If your ship is in collision in the waters of a foreign nation, which of the following is NOT a legal responsibility for the Master?
Go as soon as possible to the nearest appropriate port to report to the Authorities.
Where on board does the muster list have to be posted?
A copy must be put up in prominent places throughout the ship.
In the IAMSAR manual, what does the term "MEDEVAC" mean?
Evacuation of a person for medical reasons.
What action should be taken immediately after a fire has been extinguished?
Establish a continuous watch at the fire area against re-ignition and remove any smouldering material.
RCC is the recognised abbreviation for a.....
Rescue Co-ordination Centre.
Your propeller has dropped off in the NE-bound lane off Cap Griz Nez, Dover Strait. What radio priority would be chosen?
Urgency.
While underway, a collision with another ship looks inevitable. If you, as officer of the watch, are able to turn the ship, where is the "best" position to collide?
A glancing blow, quarter to quarter or bow to quarter.
Your ship is taking in water rapidly and it is decided to beach her. Precautions could be taken before beaching, if sufficient time. Which of the following should NOT be done?
All ballast tanks pumped out.
If firing a line to another ship using a rocket line-throwing apparatus, which of the following is NOT correct?
Aim cross wind, slightly down wind to allow for wind effect.
What do the words "spontaneously combustible" mean?
The substance can catch fire by itself without an external source of heat or ignition.
A person wearing a lifejacket is being recovered from the water, having fallen overboard. From the following, which would be the first action to take?
Any of these options, depending upon the actual circumstances.
You are officer of the watch while the ship is at anchor. Another ship is bearing down on you and you fear that a collision might occur. From the following, what is the best immediate action?
Sound the whistle and shine a searchlight on to the approaching ship.
The crew and passengers have abandoned ship in a number of boats and liferafts. Which is the best strategy?
Use a motor lifeboat to "gather" all craft into one group.
What can be done when a vessel experiences synchronous rolling during rough weather?
Alter course.
If you have a main engine failure, what shapes would you exhibit?
Two black balls in a vertical line.
Which of these are distress signals?
All of the other options.
In the event of a man overboard, what flag would you hoist?
Flag "O"
How often should emergency steering drills be carried out?
At least every 3 months
What is an EPIRB?
An electronic emergency position-indicating radio beacon.
What do the letters GMDSS refer to?
The "Global Maritime Distress and Safety System."
What type of extinguishing agent would you use if you have an electrical fire?
CO2
In the case of permanent loss of power, what type of radio message would you send?
Urgency
Which of these would be the correct order to fight a fire?
Find, inform, restrict, extinguish
At what intervals should an EPIRB be tested, inspected and, if necessary have the source of energy replaced?
At intervals not exceeding twelve months
In which of these cases would you transmit a Distress message?
Flooding
What type of radio messages contain important navigational or meteorological warnings?
Safety
In the event of a fire, what would be your first action?
Raise the alarm before carrying out subsequent actions.
What type of radio message would you transmit if your ship has a collision and there is grave and imminent danger?
Distress alert and message.
When should one abandon a ship?
On verbal orders from the master.
To which one of these actions would you give priority if you have a main engine failure?
Prepare for anchoring if in shallow waters.
When an emergency is clearly over, how should a Mayday message be cancelled?
By broadcasting to all stations.
After a collision on the high seas, the Master of a ship sailing under its flag has several legal duties? Which answer does NOT belong in the list?
To inform the other ship of the name of the ship's agents at the next port of call.