OUPV Deck General and Safety 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a bilge pump on a vessel?

Accepted Answer

To remove water that accumulates in the bilge

Answer

A bilge pump removes water that collects in the lowest part of the vessels hull (the bilge), preventing flooding and maintaining stability.

Question 2

What is the correct procedure for securing a vessel to a dock using spring lines?

Accepted Answer

Use forward and after spring lines running at angles to prevent fore-and-aft movement

Answer

Spring lines run at angles from the vessel to the dock, preventing the vessel from moving forward or backward along the dock.

Question 3

What is the minimum freeboard concern for a loaded vessel?

Accepted Answer

Sufficient freeboard to prevent waves from entering the vessel and maintain stability

Answer

A vessel must maintain sufficient freeboard to prevent water from entering and to ensure adequate stability.

Question 4

What material should NOT be used to clean up a fuel spill on deck?

Accepted Answer

Water from a fire hose to wash it overboard

Answer

Washing fuel overboard with water is an environmental violation. Fuel spills must be contained and absorbed using proper absorbent materials.

Question 5

What does the term draft refer to on a vessel?

Accepted Answer

The vertical distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the hull

Answer

Draft is the vertical distance between the waterline and the deepest point of the vessels hull, determining the minimum water depth needed for safe navigation.

OUPV - Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Practice Test

OUPV - Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Practice Test

OUPV Deck General and Safety 2