Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Emergency Procedures and Drills 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under SOLAS regulations, a muster drill for passengers must be conducted within how many hours of departure?
- 12 hours
- 24 hours
- Before departure or within 24 hours (Correct answer)
- 48 hours
Correct answer: Before departure or within 24 hours
SOLAS amendments effective from 2020 require that each passenger undergo a safety orientation before or shortly after sailing, with the full muster completed within 24 hours of departure.
Question 2: What signal is used on a cruise ship to call all crew to emergency stations?
- One short blast on the ship's horn
- Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle or alarm (Correct answer)
- Three long blasts on the horn
- Continuous ringing of the dinner bell
Correct answer: Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle or alarm
The general emergency alarm signal under SOLAS is seven or more short blasts followed by one prolonged blast on the ship's whistle and/or internal alarm system.
Question 3: A cruise ship's emergency organization is documented in which plan?
- Safety Management System (SMS) Muster List (Correct answer)
- International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Plan
- Cargo Stowage Plan
- Port Arrival Checklist
Correct answer: Safety Management System (SMS) Muster List
The Muster List (Station Bill) is part of the SMS and details every crew member's emergency duties, station assignments, and responsibilities for each type of emergency.
Question 4: What type of fire extinguisher is recommended for a Class B fire involving flammable liquids in a ship's galley?
- Water extinguisher
- CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher
- Foam or wet chemical extinguisher (Correct answer)
- Sand bucket only
Correct answer: Foam or wet chemical extinguisher
Class B fires involving cooking oils and flammable liquids in galleys are best extinguished with foam or wet chemical agents, which saponify the burning oil and cool the surface.
Question 5: How often must cruise ship crews conduct a full-ship fire drill under SOLAS?
- Once per voyage
- At least once per month (Correct answer)
- Every 90 days
- Once per year
Correct answer: At least once per month
SOLAS Regulation III/19 requires fire drills to be conducted at least once a month while the vessel is at sea.
Question 6: What is the first priority when the order 'Abandon Ship' is given?
- Secure all watertight doors
- Account for all persons and ensure everyone is in lifejackets at muster stations (Correct answer)
- Lower all lifeboats immediately
- Send a distress signal
Correct answer: Account for all persons and ensure everyone is in lifejackets at muster stations
The immediate priority upon the abandon ship order is to muster all persons, confirm they are wearing lifejackets, and account for everyone before lifeboat embarkation begins.
Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Emergency Procedures and Drills 1
Under SOLAS regulations, a muster drill for passengers must be conducted within how many hours of departure?