FREE SVOP Emergency Procedures and Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

A person on your vessel has fallen overboard. What should be the operator's first and most critical action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately throw a lifebuoy or other flotation device to the person.

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Transmit a MAYDAY call on the VHF radio.

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Note the vessel's GPS position.

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Begin a Williamson Turn to return to the location.

Question 2

You are faced with a fire involving flammable liquids like gasoline and oil in the engine compartment. According to Canadian regulations for small vessels, which type of fire extinguisher is required for a Class B fire?

Accepted Answer

Dry Chemical

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Water-based

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Carbon Dioxide

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Foam

Question 3

According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), which of the following is an officially recognized distress signal?

Accepted Answer

A gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals of about a minute.

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Continuously flashing the vessel's navigation lights.

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Flying the Canadian flag upside down.

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Sounding five or more short and rapid blasts on the whistle.

Question 4

The master has given the order to abandon ship into cold water. If time permits, what is the most important preparatory action a crew member should take to increase their chance of survival?

Accepted Answer

Put on as many layers of warm clothing as possible and an immersion suit or PFD.

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Drink as much fresh water as possible to prevent dehydration.

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Inflate the life raft on the deck of the vessel for easier boarding.

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Eat a high-energy food source like a chocolate bar.

Question 5

Under the Small Vessel Regulations in Canada, what is the minimum number of approved lifejackets or Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) that must be carried on board?

Accepted Answer

One of appropriate size for each person on board.

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One for each passenger, plus a spare for the operator.

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Enough to accommodate 75% of the vessel's maximum capacity.

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At least two, regardless of the number of people.

Question 6

You have just recovered a person from the water who is conscious but shivering uncontrollably and showing other signs of mild hypothermia. Which of the following is the most appropriate first aid treatment?

Accepted Answer

Remove wet clothing and cover them with dry blankets in a sheltered space.

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Provide a hot coffee or a small amount of brandy to warm them from the inside.

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Rub their arms and legs vigorously to stimulate circulation.

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Immerse them in a hot bath as quickly as possible.