Emergency Procedures and Safety Flashcards
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What is the first thing you should do when your boat runs aground?
Answer: Check for hull damage and ensure everyone is safe
Ensuring passenger safety and checking for hull damage takes priority before attempting to free the vessel.
Which VHF radio channel is designated as the primary distress and calling channel?
Answer: Channel 16
VHF Channel 16 is the international distress, safety, and calling channel monitored by the Coast Guard and other vessels.
A boat is taking on water faster than the bilge pump can handle. After donning PFDs, what is the next priority?
Answer: Attempt to locate and plug the source of flooding
Finding and plugging the flooding source can stop the sinking; calling for help is important but simultaneous action on the leak is critical.
What does the signal 'Mayday Mayday Mayday' indicate?
Answer: A vessel is in grave and imminent danger
Mayday is the international distress call reserved for situations of grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.
When should you NOT use a carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher aboard a boat?
Answer: In an enclosed engine compartment where people are present
CO2 displaces oxygen and can be dangerous to people in enclosed spaces, causing suffocation.
What is the safest way to re-board a capsized boat if you cannot right it?
Answer: Stay with the capsized hull and signal for help
A capsized hull is more visible to rescuers and provides flotation; staying with it conserves energy and improves rescue chances.
Which type of distress signal is approved for daytime use only?
Answer: Orange smoke signal
Orange smoke signals are visible only during daylight because the color contrast is lost in the dark.