MCA CoC Marine Safety and Survival 2

Question 1

What is the correct order of actions when responding to a 'Man Overboard' emergency on the bridge?

Accepted Answer

Release smoke float and lifebuoy immediately, sound alarm, press MOB button on GPS, begin Williamson turn or appropriate manoeuvre, inform engine room

Answer

Sound alarm, alter course, inform engine room, post lookouts, deploy lifebuoy

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Inform the Master, stop engines, lower rescue boat immediately

Answer

Sound the general alarm, muster all hands, commence abandon ship procedure

Question 2

According to the LSA Code, what is the minimum capacity required for a lifeboat on a cargo ship?

Accepted Answer

Sufficient to accommodate the total number of persons on board on each side of the ship

Answer

Sufficient to accommodate 50% of persons on board on each side

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One lifeboat for the total complement on either side

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Two lifeboats with combined capacity for all persons on board

Question 3

What is the primary risk of hypothermia for a person immersed in water at 15°C, and what is the approximate expected survival time without thermal protection?

Accepted Answer

Risk of gradual unconsciousness; survival time approximately 6 to 12 hours

Answer

Risk of cardiac arrest within 5 minutes; survival time approximately 15 minutes

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Minimal risk at 15°C; survival time is indefinite with a lifejacket

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Risk of rapid heat loss leading to incapacitation; survival time approximately 2 to 6 hours

Question 4

What information must be included in the Muster List displayed on board a UK vessel?

Accepted Answer

The emergency signals, each crew member's station and duties for fire, abandon ship, and man overboard emergencies

Answer

Only the names of senior officers and their emergency duties

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A list of passengers and their cabin assignments

Answer

The vessel's radio call sign and MMSI number only

Question 5

What is the purpose of the SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) and on which frequency does it operate?

Accepted Answer

It responds to 9 GHz radar signals with a distinctive pattern of 12 dots on radar screens to guide rescuers

Answer

It transmits voice distress calls on VHF Channel 16

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It sends satellite alerts on 406 MHz to the Cospas-Sarsat system

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It activates the ship's fire detection system on 2182 kHz

Question 6

Under the MCA's Seafarer Training and Certification requirements, what is the minimum standard of fire-fighting training required for all seafarers?

Accepted Answer

Basic fire prevention and fire-fighting (STCW A-VI/1) as part of basic safety training

Answer

Advanced fire-fighting (STCW A-VI/3) for all ranks

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Fire-fighting training is only required for engine room personnel

Answer

No formal training is required if the seafarer has 5 years' sea service