DWO Emergency Procedures & Safety

Question 1

What is the DWO's role during a man overboard (MOB) emergency?

Accepted Answer

Sound the alarm, execute the appropriate recovery maneuver, post lookouts, and coordinate rescue

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Continue on course and radio for help from other vessels

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Only inform the captain without taking immediate action

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Reduce speed and wait for instructions

Question 2

What is the Williamson Turn used for?

Accepted Answer

A ship maneuvering technique to return to the exact point where a person fell overboard

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A method for docking the vessel at a pier

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A technique for avoiding icebergs

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A formation used by naval vessels during exercises

Question 3

What information must be included in a distress (MAYDAY) call?

Accepted Answer

Vessel name, position, nature of distress, number of persons aboard, and assistance required

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Only the vessel's name

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Only the position coordinates

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The captain's personal phone number

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)?

Accepted Answer

To silently alert shore authorities of a security threat without alerting the attackers aboard

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A public address system for announcing security drills

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A system that automatically locks all doors during an emergency

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An alarm that alerts the crew to abandon ship

Question 5

What are the DWO's responsibilities regarding fire detection and response?

Accepted Answer

Monitor fire detection systems, raise the alarm, contain and fight the fire, and prepare for evacuation if necessary

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Only evacuate the bridge and wait for firefighters

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Turn off the fire detection system to stop the alarm

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Lock all fire doors and return to navigation duties

Question 6

What is GMDSS and what role does it play in maritime emergencies?

Accepted Answer

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System — an automated communication system for distress alerting and safety information

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A global mapping and direction sensing system

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A general maintenance and damage survey system

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A government maritime department support service