Maritime and Marine Marine Safety and Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

What is the recommended action when a vessel runs aground?

Accepted Answer

Stop the engines and assess the situation before attempting to free the vessel

Answer

Stopping engines prevents further damage and flooding; assess hull integrity and grounding conditions before attempting to free the vessel.

Question 2

How many visual distress signals must a recreational vessel under 16 feet carry when operating at night?

Accepted Answer

At least one electric distress light

Answer

USCG regulations require recreational vessels under 16 feet operating at night to carry at least one electric distress light.

Question 3

What is the purpose of an EPIRB aboard a vessel?

Accepted Answer

To transmit distress signals to satellites for search and rescue

Answer

An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) transmits a distress signal via satellite to the COSPAS-SARSAT system, alerting rescue authorities.

Question 4

Which type of personal flotation device (PFD) provides the most buoyancy and turns an unconscious person face up?

Accepted Answer

Type I PFD (offshore life jacket)

Answer

Type I PFDs provide at least 22 lbs of buoyancy and are designed to turn most unconscious wearers face up in the water.

Question 5

What is hypothermia, and at what water temperature does it become a serious risk within one hour?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous drop in body core temperature; water below 60°F (15°C)

Answer

Hypothermia is a life-threatening drop in core body temperature; water below 60°F can cause incapacitation within one hour.

Maritime and Marine Practice Test

Maritime and Marine Practice Test

Maritime and Marine Marine Safety and Emergency Procedures 2