Maritime and Marine Marine Safety and Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What is the first action required when a man falls overboard?

Accepted Answer

Throw a life ring to the person

Answer

Immediately throwing a life ring or flotation device gives the person in the water something to hold and marks their position.

Question 2

Which distress signal is approved for use both day and night?

Accepted Answer

A red parachute flare

Answer

Red parachute flares are highly visible both day and night, while orange smoke signals are primarily daytime-only devices.

Question 3

What class of fire extinguisher is required to fight a Class B fire aboard a vessel?

Accepted Answer

CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher

Answer

Class B fires involve flammable liquids and are fought with CO2 or dry chemical extinguishers, never water.

Question 4

How often must inflatable life rafts be inspected by a certified service station?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

SOLAS and USCG regulations require inflatable life rafts to be inspected and serviced annually by a certified facility.

Question 5

What is the Mayday radio call procedure on VHF Channel 16?

Accepted Answer

Say 'Mayday' three times, vessel name three times, then position and nature of distress

Answer

The ITU-R procedure requires 'Mayday' spoken three times, vessel name three times, followed by position, nature of distress, persons aboard, and other relevant information.

Maritime and Marine Practice Test

Maritime and Marine Practice Test

Maritime and Marine Marine Safety and Emergency Procedures