MCA Certificate of Competency Emergency Response Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

A UK-flagged vessel is conducting an abandon ship drill.
According to the Merchant Shipping (Musters, Training and Decision Support Systems) Regulations 1999, what is the minimum frequency for launching and manoeuvring each lifeboat with its assigned operating crew in the water?

Accepted Answer

At least once every 3 months.

Answer

At least once every month.

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At least once every 6 months.

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Only when the MCA surveyor requests it.

Question 2

During a man overboard emergency, what is the immediate action that should be taken by the person who witnesses the incident, as recommended by the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP)?

Accepted Answer

Shout 'Man Overboard' to alert the bridge and other crew.

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Immediately launch the rescue boat.

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Run to the muster station.

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Note the ship's position and time.

Question 3

A vessel is preparing for entry into an enclosed space while in a UK port. Under The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022, which of the following is a mandatory requirement before any person enters the space?

Accepted Answer

A risk assessment must be completed and a permit-to-work system must be in place.

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The Master must personally supervise the entry.

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The local Port Authority must be notified of the intended entry.

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At least two crew members must enter the space together.

Question 4

On a UK-flagged passenger ship, what is the regulatory requirement for the frequency of abandon ship and fire drills?

Accepted Answer

Weekly for both drills.

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Monthly for both drills.

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Weekly for abandon ship drills and monthly for fire drills.

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Monthly for abandon ship drills and weekly for fire drills.

Question 5

A ship is involved in a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation in the English Channel. Which volume of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual is designed to be carried aboard the vessel and provides guidance for the performance of a search, rescue, or on-scene coordinator function?

Accepted Answer

Volume III - Mobile Facilities

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Volume I - Organization and Management

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Volume II - Mission Co-ordination

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Volume IV - SAR Training

Question 6

According to UK regulations implementing SOLAS Chapter III, emergency drills for enclosed space entry and rescue must be conducted at intervals not exceeding:

Accepted Answer

Every two months.

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Every month.

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Every three months.

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Every six months.