Deck General and Safety Flashcards
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What does a vessel display at night to indicate it is engaged in towing with the tow exceeding 200 meters in length?
Answer: Three masthead lights in a vertical line, sidelights, sternlight, and towing light
When the length of tow exceeds 200 meters, the towing vessel displays three masthead lights in a vertical line, sidelights, a sternlight, and a yellow towing light.
What is the FIRST step in the proper procedure for entering a confined space on board a vessel?
Answer: Obtain a confined space entry permit
Before any entry, a confined space entry permit must be obtained and signed off by the responsible officer, which documents atmosphere testing and safety precautions.
Under OSHA and STCW, what minimum oxygen percentage must be present in a confined space before entry is permitted?
Answer: 19.5%
Oxygen content must be at least 19.5% before a confined space is considered safe for entry without supplied-air breathing apparatus.
What does 'heaving to' mean for a vessel in heavy weather?
Answer: Adjusting speed and heading to keep the vessel nearly stationary and reduce pounding
Heaving to involves balancing sails or adjusting engine power and rudder to hold the vessel nearly stationary and reduce stress on the hull in heavy weather.
A SOLAS training manual must be kept where on board a vessel?
Answer: In each crew cabin and in the mess room
SOLAS requires a training manual to be kept in each crew cabin and in the mess room to be accessible for crew self-study at any time.
What is the meaning of the term 'lashing' in cargo operations?
Answer: Lines, chains, or straps used to secure cargo from shifting
Lashings are the ropes, chains, wires, or straps used to secure cargo to prevent it from shifting during the voyage.
When mooring a vessel, what is a 'breast line'?
Answer: A line running perpendicular from the vessel directly to the dock
A breast line runs perpendicular (at a right angle) from the vessel's side directly to the dock, preventing the vessel from moving away from the berth.