AB - Able Seaman Deck General and Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to Navigation Rules (Rule 5), what is the primary responsibility of a lookout?

Accepted Answer

To maintain a continuous watch by sight and hearing to detect any risk of collision.

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To steer the vessel as directed by the Officer of the Watch.

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To perform routine maintenance on the bridge.

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To assist with cargo operations on deck.

Question 2

While working on deck, a shipmate collapses and is not breathing. You are the first to respond. After ensuring the scene is safe, what is your immediate next action?

Accepted Answer

Call for help and check for a pulse.

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Start chest compressions immediately.

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Run to find the ship's medical officer.

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Roll the person into the recovery position.

Question 3

Which of the following items is NOT typically required to be in a lifeboat's SOLAS 'A' Pack or a vessel's emergency grab bag?

Accepted Answer

Personal passports and crew documents.

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First-aid kit and seasickness tablets.

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Flares and other signaling devices.

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Emergency food rations and drinking water.

Question 4

A vessel is equipped with a Type II Marine Sanitation Device (MSD). What is the primary function of this system?

Accepted Answer

To biologically treat and disinfect sewage to a high standard before discharge.

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To incinerate all sewage and galley waste.

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To hold untreated sewage in a storage tank for shoreside discharge.

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To grind solids and mix them with raw seawater for immediate overboard discharge.

Question 5

When rigging a pilot ladder, which of the following is a critical SOLAS requirement?

Accepted Answer

The bottom four steps must be made of rubber or a resilient synthetic material.

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The ladder must be secured to the ship's railing with a bowline knot.

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The ladder should be positioned near the stern to avoid engine discharges.

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Manropes are optional if the pilot is wearing a safety harness.

Question 6

You are standing watch as part of the fire patrol. You discover a fire in a trash can in the ship's laundry. What is the FIRST action you should take?

Accepted Answer

Sound the fire alarm and report the location of the fire.

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Attempt to extinguish the fire with the nearest appropriate extinguisher.

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Immediately evacuate the area and close the door behind you.

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Use a fire hose to douse the entire compartment with water.