Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Emergency Procedures and Drills

Question 1

Under SOLAS regulations, a muster drill for passengers must be conducted within how many hours of departure?

Accepted Answer

Before departure or within 24 hours

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle or alarm

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Safety Management System (SMS) Muster List

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Foam or wet chemical extinguisher

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

At least once per month

Answer

SOLAS Regulation III/19 requires fire drills to be conducted at least once a month while the vessel is at sea.

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Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Emergency Procedures and Drills