Safety Systems and Equipment Flashcards
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A SAMS surveyor is evaluating an EPIRB and finds it is a 121.5 MHz model. What should the surveyor report?
Answer: 121.5 MHz EPIRBs are obsolete and no longer monitored by satellite
Cospas-Sarsat discontinued satellite monitoring of 121.5 MHz EPIRBs in 2009; only 406 MHz EPIRBs are now recognized for distress alerting.
Which type of fire suppression system is most appropriate for a gasoline engine compartment on a recreational vessel?
Answer: Fixed CO2 total-flooding system
Fixed CO2 total-flooding systems are commonly used for enclosed engine compartments because CO2 suppresses combustion without damaging the engine.
What does a 'B-II' fire extinguisher classification indicate?
Answer: Suitable for Class B fires with a minimum 10-lb or equivalent extinguishing capacity
USCG classification B-II indicates the extinguisher is rated for Class B (flammable liquid) fires and meets the minimum size requirement for vessels over 26 feet.
During a survey, a surveyor notices the immersion suits aboard a commercial vessel have not been donned or inspected in over 12 months. Under SOLAS, what is the required inspection frequency for immersion suits?
Answer: Monthly inspection and annual service by a certified technician
SOLAS requires monthly inspection of immersion suits by the crew and annual servicing by an approved service station.
A vessel's flare kit contains hand-held red flares with a manufacture date of 42 months ago. Are they still USCG-acceptable?
Answer: No, USCG pyrotechnic signals expire 42 months from manufacture date
USCG-approved pyrotechnic visual distress signals expire 42 months from the date of manufacture stamped on the device.
What is the correct mounting height range for a throwable ring buoy (Type IV PFD) on a recreational motorboat to ensure quick deployment?
Answer: Readily accessible on deck, not stored in a locked compartment
Type IV throwable devices must be immediately accessible on deck so they can be thrown to a person overboard without delay.
Which standard does ABYC publish specifically addressing gasoline fuel system safety on recreational boats?
Answer: ABYC H-24
ABYC H-24 covers gasoline fuel systems for recreational and small commercial vessels, addressing hose, fittings, and tank requirements.