Safety Procedures & Emergency Response Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes a 'boundary cooling' technique during a shipboard fire?
Answer: Applying water to bulkheads, decks, and overheads adjacent to the fire to prevent heat transfer
Boundary cooling involves applying water to the surfaces surrounding a fire to prevent heat from spreading to adjacent spaces and causing structural damage.
What is the correct action if a fire cannot be controlled by the initial response team within a short time?
Answer: Evacuate the compartment, close all openings, and use fixed suppression systems
If a fire cannot be quickly controlled, the compartment should be evacuated, all openings closed to limit oxygen, and fixed suppression systems activated.
Under the STCW Code, what is the minimum rest period required for watchkeepers to prevent fatigue-related accidents?
Answer: 10 hours rest in any 24-hour period
STCW requires a minimum of 10 hours of rest in any 24-hour period and 77 hours in any 7-day period to prevent fatigue.
A vessel's bilge alarm sounds in the engine room. What does this indicate?
Answer: Water has accumulated to a dangerous level in the bilge
A bilge high-water alarm indicates that water has accumulated in the bilge to a level that could pose a risk to the vessel's stability or machinery.
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn when fighting a fire with foam?
Answer: Full firefighting ensemble including SCBA, fire helmet, gloves, and boots
Firefighting requires a full structural firefighting ensemble consisting of SCBA, fire-resistant coat and pants, helmet, gloves, and boots to protect against heat and toxic gases.
When entering a potentially oxygen-deficient confined space onboard, what is required before entry?
Answer: Continuous ventilation, gas testing, and an attendant stationed outside with a rescue line
Confined space entry requires continuous forced ventilation, atmospheric testing for oxygen and toxic gases, and a trained attendant outside ready to assist with rescue.
What is the purpose of a muster list posted onboard a vessel?
Answer: It assigns each crew member specific duties for various emergencies
A muster list specifies each crew member's assigned emergency station and duties for situations such as fire, flooding, and abandon ship.