DWO Emergency Procedures & Safety 3

Question 1

How should a vessel officer respond when a crew member falls overboard?

Accepted Answer

Throw a lifebuoy, post a lookout, sound the alarm, and maneuver to recover

Answer

The immediate actions for man overboard are to throw a lifebuoy, post a lookout to keep visual contact, sound the alarm, and begin recovery maneuvers.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a hydrostatic release unit (HRU) on a liferaft?

Accepted Answer

To release the liferaft from its cradle at a set water depth

Answer

An HRU automatically releases the liferaft from its cradle when submerged to approximately 1.5–4 meters, allowing it to float free.

Question 3

What color pyrotechnic signal should be used to indicate distress at sea?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Red pyrotechnic signals—including red parachute flares and red hand flares—are the internationally recognized distress signals at sea.

Question 4

Under the ISM Code, who bears ultimate responsibility for the safe operation of a vessel?

Accepted Answer

The Company (ship operator or owner)

Answer

The ISM Code places ultimate responsibility for safe ship operation and environmental protection with the Company, which must establish a Safety Management System.

Question 5

What does a continuous ringing of the ship's bell for about five seconds every minute signal?

Accepted Answer

Vessel at anchor in fog warning of collision risk

Answer

A vessel at anchor in fog rapidly rings the bell for about five seconds every minute as a sound signal; three strokes before and after may be added to warn of collision risk.

(DWO) Deck Watch Officer Practice Test

(DWO) Deck Watch Officer Practice Test

DWO Emergency Procedures & Safety 3