Maritime and Marine Marine Safety and Emergency Procedures 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the first action required when a man falls overboard?
- Throw a life ring to the person (Correct answer)
- Radio the Coast Guard immediately
- Stop the vessel's engines
- Sound the general alarm
Correct answer: Throw a life ring to the person
Immediately throwing a life ring or flotation device gives the person in the water something to hold and marks their position.
Question 2: Which distress signal is approved for use both day and night?
- An orange smoke signal
- A red parachute flare (Correct answer)
- A hand-held red flare
- A buoyant orange smoke signal
Correct answer: A red parachute flare
Red parachute flares are highly visible both day and night, while orange smoke signals are primarily daytime-only devices.
Question 3: What class of fire extinguisher is required to fight a Class B fire aboard a vessel?
- CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher (Correct answer)
- Water extinguisher
- Foam extinguisher only
- Halon extinguisher only
Correct answer: CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher
Class B fires involve flammable liquids and are fought with CO2 or dry chemical extinguishers, never water.
Question 4: How often must inflatable life rafts be inspected by a certified service station?
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every two years
- Every three years
- Every six months
Correct answer: Annually
SOLAS and USCG regulations require inflatable life rafts to be inspected and serviced annually by a certified facility.
Question 5: What is the Mayday radio call procedure on VHF Channel 16?
- Say 'Mayday' three times, vessel name three times, then position and nature of distress (Correct answer)
- Say 'Mayday' once, then vessel name and position
- Say 'Pan Pan' three times, then vessel name and emergency
- Say 'Securite' three times, then broadcast the distress information
Correct answer: Say 'Mayday' three times, vessel name three times, then position and nature of distress
The ITU-R procedure requires 'Mayday' spoken three times, vessel name three times, followed by position, nature of distress, persons aboard, and other relevant information.
Question 6: What must you do before entering a confined space aboard a vessel?
- Test the atmosphere for oxygen level and toxic gases
- Ventilate the space for at least 10 minutes
- Post a standby person outside
- All of these precautions are required (Correct answer)
Correct answer: All of these precautions are required
Entering a vessel confined space requires atmospheric testing, ventilation, and a standby person outside — all three are mandatory precautions.
Maritime and Marine Marine Safety and Emergency Procedures 1
What is the first action required when a man falls overboard?