Alabama Boaters Safety Equipment & Emergency Procedures 3

Question 1

What is the correct procedure when a passenger falls overboard?

Accepted Answer

Throw a flotation device, keep the person in sight, and circle back

Answer

Throw a Type IV flotation device to the person, designate someone to keep eyes on them, and carefully maneuver the boat back to them.

Question 2

Which visual distress signal is approved for daytime use only?

Accepted Answer

Orange smoke signal

Answer

Orange smoke signals are approved for daytime use only, as the smoke is visible in daylight but ineffective at night.

Question 3

A vessel 26 feet in length is required to have at minimum how many Type B fire extinguishers?

Accepted Answer

Two B-I or one B-II

Answer

Vessels 26 to 40 feet require at least two B-I extinguishers or one B-II extinguisher by federal regulations.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a vessel's bilge pump?

Accepted Answer

To remove accumulated water from the lowest part of the hull

Answer

A bilge pump removes water that collects in the bilge (the lowest interior part of the hull) to keep the vessel from taking on excess water.

Question 5

When anchoring in an emergency to prevent going aground, where should the anchor be deployed from?

Accepted Answer

The bow

Answer

Anchors should always be deployed from the bow; anchoring from the stern can cause the vessel to swamp or capsize.

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