Maritime and Marine Marine Safety and Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What is the first action required when a man falls overboard?

Accepted Answer

Throw a life ring to the person

Answer

Radio the Coast Guard immediately

Answer

Stop the vessel's engines

Answer

Sound the general alarm

Question 2

Which distress signal is approved for use both day and night?

Accepted Answer

A red parachute flare

Answer

An orange smoke signal

Answer

A hand-held red flare

Answer

A buoyant orange smoke signal

Question 3

What class of fire extinguisher is required to fight a Class B fire aboard a vessel?

Accepted Answer

CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher

Answer

Water extinguisher

Answer

Foam extinguisher only

Answer

Halon extinguisher only

Question 4

How often must inflatable life rafts be inspected by a certified service station?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Every two years

Answer

Every three years

Answer

Every six months

Question 5

What is the Mayday radio call procedure on VHF Channel 16?

Accepted Answer

Say 'Mayday' three times, vessel name three times, then position and nature of distress

Answer

Say 'Mayday' once, then vessel name and position

Answer

Say 'Pan Pan' three times, then vessel name and emergency

Answer

Say 'Securite' three times, then broadcast the distress information

Question 6

What must you do before entering a confined space aboard a vessel?

Accepted Answer

All of these precautions are required

Answer

Test the atmosphere for oxygen level and toxic gases

Answer

Ventilate the space for at least 10 minutes

Answer

Post a standby person outside