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Marine Technician Safety & Environmental Practices Flashcards

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  1. Which EPA regulation governs the proper handling, recovery, and recycling of refrigerants in marine air conditioning systems?

    Answer: Section 608 of the Clean Air Act

    EPA Section 608 of the Clean Air Act prohibits the venting of regulated refrigerants and requires certified technicians and approved recovery equipment.

  2. When disposing of used marine engine oil, a technician must ensure it is:

    Answer: Delivered to a licensed waste oil collection facility or recycler

    Used oil is a regulated hazardous waste and must be taken to a licensed facility; burning in engines or overboard discharge is prohibited.

  3. A technician is working in a yacht's keel bilge and experiences sudden dizziness. The FIRST response is to:

    Answer: Exit the space immediately and alert a co-worker

    Sudden dizziness in a confined or poorly ventilated space signals possible atmospheric hazard; immediate egress is the life-saving priority.

  4. What minimum sound signal must a vessel under 12 meters make in restricted visibility under Inland and International Rules?

    Answer: One prolonged blast every two minutes if under power

    Rule 35 requires a power-driven vessel making way in restricted visibility to sound one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes.

  5. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012 / GHS), how many pictograms can appear on a single label?

    Answer: As many as necessary to convey all hazards present

    GHS labels may carry multiple pictograms — one for each applicable hazard class — with no stated upper limit.

  6. Which fire suppression system is most commonly installed in the engine rooms of recreational vessels over 26 feet to meet ABYC/NFPA 10 standards?

    Answer: Fixed clean-agent automatic suppression system

    ABYC and NFPA 10 recommend fixed clean-agent (e.g., FM-200, Novec 1230) automatic systems for enclosed engine compartments on larger recreational vessels.

  7. A vessel's oil record book must be kept available for inspection for how long after the last entry?

    Answer: Three years

    MARPOL Annex I and US law require the oil record book to be retained for three years after the last entry and made available to inspection on request.