FREE OUPV Deck General and Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

Your vessel has several partially filled fuel tanks. How does the 'free surface effect' created by the liquid in these tanks impact the vessel's stability?

Accepted Answer

It decreases initial stability by creating a virtual rise in the vessel's center of gravity.

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It increases the vessel's initial stability by lowering the center of gravity.

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It has no significant impact on a vessel under 100 gross tons.

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It only affects the vessel's stability when turning at high speed.

Question 2

Under MARPOL Annex V, which of the following is an illegal method of garbage disposal for a vessel operating 4 nautical miles from the nearest land?

Accepted Answer

Discharging paper, rags, and glass.

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Discharging food waste that has been ground to less than 1 inch.

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Incinerating plastic waste and discharging the ash.

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Collecting all garbage in bags for disposal ashore.

Question 3

You are the operator of a 45-foot uninspected passenger vessel. According to USCG regulations for a vessel of this size, what is the MINIMUM required carriage of portable fire extinguishers?

Accepted Answer

Three B-I extinguishers or one B-I and one B-II extinguisher.

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One B-I extinguisher.

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Two B-I extinguishers or one B-II extinguisher.

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One B-II extinguisher.

Question 4

As the operator of an OUPV, you are required to conduct safety drills with your crew. What is the minimum frequency for conducting these drills, including man overboard and fire drills?

Accepted Answer

At least once per month.

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Before the first voyage of the day.

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At least once per week.

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Only when new crew members are hired.

Question 5

A hydrostatic release mechanism on an inflatable liferaft is designed to automatically perform which function?

Accepted Answer

Release the liferaft from its cradle if the vessel sinks.

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Inflate the liferaft once it is in the water.

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Cut the painter line after the liferaft is safely away from the vessel.

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Activate the Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB).

Question 6

Which of the following items is required to be checked or replaced during the mandatory annual servicing of a USCG-approved inflatable liferaft?

Accepted Answer

Dated items, such as pyrotechnics and batteries, if their expiration date falls before the next scheduled annual service.

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The CO2 inflation cylinder, which must be replaced every year regardless of condition.

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All food and water rations, which must be replaced every two years.

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The sea anchor, which is required to be replaced at every servicing.