Deck General and Safety Flashcards
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When a vessel is required to sound a fog signal, how often must a power-driven vessel underway sound its horn?
Answer: Every 2 minutes
A power-driven vessel making way in restricted visibility must sound one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
What is the purpose of a 'painter' on a lifeboat or rescue boat?
Answer: To tow or secure the survival craft to the vessel
A painter is a line used to tow or temporarily secure a lifeboat or rescue boat to the parent vessel.
Under the COLREGS, which vessel is the 'stand-on' vessel in a crossing situation between two power-driven vessels?
Answer: The vessel with the other on her starboard side
In a crossing situation, the vessel that has the other vessel on her starboard side is the stand-on vessel and must maintain course and speed.
What does a single red flare fired from a distress rocket indicate?
Answer: Distress and need of assistance
A rocket throwing red stars or a red parachute flare is an internationally recognized distress signal indicating need of assistance.
What is the minimum number of immersion suits required on a US-flagged vessel?
Answer: One for every person on board
US regulations require at least one immersion suit for every person on board a vessel.
What action should an AB take immediately upon discovering a fire on board?
Answer: Sound the alarm, then fight the fire if safe to do so
The first priority is to sound the alarm to alert the crew, then attempt to fight the fire if it is safe to do so.
What does the term 'freeboard' mean on a vessel?
Answer: The distance from the waterline to the main deck edge
Freeboard is the vertical distance measured from the waterline to the freeboard deck edge at the vessel's side amidships.