Shipboard Safety & Emergency Procedures Flashcards

What is the FIRST action a mariner should take upon discovering a fire onboard?

Answer: Sound the general alarm and notify the bridge

The first action is always to sound the general alarm and notify the bridge so the crew can respond in a coordinated manner.

A vessel's immersion suit (survival suit) must be donned within how many seconds per USCG regulations?

Answer: 60 seconds

USCG regulations require that immersion suits be capable of being donned within 60 seconds to ensure rapid abandonment.

Which type of fire extinguisher is classified as NOT safe to use on electrical fires?

Answer: Water

Water extinguishers conduct electricity and can cause electrocution or spread a fire involving energized equipment.

In a shipboard emergency, what does the term 'muster' refer to?

Answer: The assembly of crew and passengers at designated stations

Muster refers to assembling all persons at designated muster stations so they can be accounted for and assigned emergency duties.

What signal indicates 'Abandon Ship' on a vessel's whistle/alarm system?

Answer: More than six short blasts followed by a long blast on the ship's whistle and alarm

The abandon ship signal is more than six short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle and the same signal on the alarm system.

A vessel's fire dampers are designed to:

Answer: Reduce the spread of smoke and fire through ventilation systems

Fire dampers close off ventilation ducts to prevent smoke and fire from spreading through the HVAC system to other compartments.

Which statement is TRUE regarding a vessel's watertight doors during emergency operations?

Answer: Watertight doors should be closed except when personnel are passing through

Watertight doors should be kept closed during sea voyages and only opened briefly when personnel need to pass through to maintain the vessel's watertight integrity.