Maritime and Marine Marine Safety and Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

What is the recommended action when a vessel runs aground?

Accepted Answer

Stop the engines and assess the situation before attempting to free the vessel

Answer

Immediately apply full reverse engine power

Answer

Sound five short blasts and await assistance

Answer

Pump ballast overboard to lighten the vessel

Question 2

How many visual distress signals must a recreational vessel under 16 feet carry when operating at night?

Accepted Answer

At least one electric distress light

Answer

Three red flares day/night combination signals

Answer

One orange flag and one electric light

Answer

No signals are required for vessels under 16 feet

Question 3

What is the purpose of an EPIRB aboard a vessel?

Accepted Answer

To transmit distress signals to satellites for search and rescue

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To communicate with other vessels on VHF radio

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To broadcast weather forecasts

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To navigate using GPS position data

Question 4

Which type of personal flotation device (PFD) provides the most buoyancy and turns an unconscious person face up?

Accepted Answer

Type I PFD (offshore life jacket)

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Type II PFD (near-shore buoyant vest)

Answer

Type III PFD (flotation aid)

Answer

Type V PFD (special use device)

Question 5

What is hypothermia, and at what water temperature does it become a serious risk within one hour?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous drop in body core temperature; water below 60°F (15°C)

Answer

Overheating in warm tropical water; water above 85°F (29°C)

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Salt water inhalation causing lung damage; any temperature

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Sun exposure on deck; any temperature above 70°F (21°C)

Question 6

What is the HELP position used for in cold water survival?

Accepted Answer

Heat Escape Lessening Posture — drawing knees to chest to retain body heat

Answer

High Emergency Life Position — treading water vigorously to stay warm

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Horizontal Emergency Leg Position — floating on back with legs extended

Answer

Head Elevation and Lung Protection — floating face up with head raised