AB Lifesaving and Survival Craft 4

Question 1

What is the minimum sustained speed requirement for a rescue boat?

Accepted Answer

6 knots

Answer

SOLAS requires rescue boats to be capable of at least 6 knots in calm water when loaded with full complement.

Question 2

A survival craft's painter must be long enough to allow the craft to drift clear of the vessel before inflation occurs. What is the minimum length required by SOLAS?

Accepted Answer

20 meters

Answer

SOLAS requires the painter to be at least 20 meters long to ensure the raft drifts clear before inflating.

Question 3

If a lifeboat or rescue boat falls into the water from its davits due to a sudden lurch of the vessel, what is this type of accident called?

Accepted Answer

Inadvertent launch

Answer

An inadvertent launch occurs when a survival craft is unintentionally released, a common cause of serious accidents during drills.

Question 4

What is the correct way to enter a liferaft from a vessel that is sinking rapidly?

Accepted Answer

Step into the raft from the vessel's rail if possible, or jump feet first into the water

Answer

If possible, step directly into the raft; if you must enter the water, jump feet first away from the raft to avoid injury.

Question 5

When using a hand-held flare, how should you hold it?

Accepted Answer

Downward and slightly away from the body on the leeward side

Answer

Hold the flare downwind, slightly away from the body, to prevent burning drips from falling on you or the raft.

(AB) Able Seaman Exam Practice Test

(AB) Able Seaman Exam Practice Test

AB Lifesaving and Survival Craft 4