Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Safety and Emergency Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of a 'General Alarm' on a cruise ship?
- To signal meal times
- To alert all crew and passengers to a ship-wide emergency (Correct answer)
- To announce arrival at port
- To signal the start of lifeboat drills
Correct answer: To alert all crew and passengers to a ship-wide emergency
The General Alarm alerts all crew and passengers that a ship-wide emergency is occurring and immediate action is required.
Question 2: How many lifeboat seats are required per person aboard a cruise ship under SOLAS?
- Equal to the number of passengers only
- At least 100% of persons on board on each side (200% total) (Correct answer)
- 150% of persons on board total
- 75% per side
Correct answer: At least 100% of persons on board on each side (200% total)
SOLAS requires lifeboats with a capacity equal to at least 100% of persons on board on each side, providing 200% total capacity.
Question 3: What action should a passenger take if they hear a fire alarm on a cruise ship?
- Immediately jump into the water
- Proceed to their muster station and await instructions (Correct answer)
- Return to their cabin and lock the door
- Go to the top deck immediately
Correct answer: Proceed to their muster station and await instructions
Passengers should proceed calmly to their assigned muster station and follow crew instructions during a fire alarm.
Question 4: What is an 'immersion suit' used for on a cruise ship?
- A uniform worn by crew while working
- A thermal protective suit worn in cold-water survival situations (Correct answer)
- A wetsuit used for snorkeling excursions
- A fireproof suit for engine room workers
Correct answer: A thermal protective suit worn in cold-water survival situations
An immersion suit (survival suit) protects wearers from hypothermia in cold water by retaining body heat during a maritime emergency.
Question 5: Which document must every cruise ship carry to verify it meets international safety standards?
- Certificate of Insurance
- Safety Management Certificate (SMC) (Correct answer)
- Passenger Manifest
- Port Authority Clearance
Correct answer: Safety Management Certificate (SMC)
The Safety Management Certificate (SMC) confirms that a ship and its operator comply with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.
Question 6: What is the minimum freeboard height maintained to keep water out of a cruise ship's deck openings?
- It varies but is governed by the Load Line Convention (Correct answer)
- Exactly 10 feet above waterline
- Exactly 3 meters for all passenger ships
- No minimum — ships determine this independently
Correct answer: It varies but is governed by the Load Line Convention
Freeboard requirements are governed by the International Load Line Convention, which sets minimum heights based on ship type, size, and route.
Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Safety and Emergency Procedures 2
What is the purpose of a 'General Alarm' on a cruise ship?