OUPV Emergency Procedures and Drills 2

Question 1

What is the first action a captain should take when a man overboard (MOB) is reported?

Accepted Answer

Throw a flotation device toward the person and assign a spotter

Answer

The immediate response to MOB is to throw a flotation device to mark the location and assign someone to maintain continuous visual contact with the person in the water.

Question 2

How should a class B fire (flammable liquids) be fought on a vessel?

Accepted Answer

With a Type B rated dry chemical or CO2 extinguisher

Answer

Class B fires involving flammable liquids must be fought with B-rated extinguishers (dry chemical or CO2), never with water which can spread the burning liquid.

Question 3

What should be included in a vessels emergency plan for passengers?

Accepted Answer

Muster stations, PFD locations, abandon ship procedures, and distress signal protocols

Answer

A comprehensive emergency plan includes muster stations, PFD locations, abandon ship procedures, and how distress signals will be sent.

Question 4

What is the Williamson Turn maneuver used for?

Accepted Answer

Recovering a man overboard by returning the vessel to its reciprocal course

Answer

The Williamson Turn is a man overboard recovery maneuver that returns the vessel to its original track line on a reciprocal heading.

Question 5

What is the proper way to use a visual distress signal (flare) at night?

Accepted Answer

Hold it at arms length downwind and fire it high into the air at a 60-degree angle

Answer

Aerial flares should be held at arms length, aimed downwind and upward at approximately 60 degrees for maximum visibility and safety.

OUPV - Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Practice Test

OUPV - Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Practice Test

OUPV Emergency Procedures and Drills 2