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  1. Under SOLAS regulations, what is the minimum number of independent bilge pumps required on a cargo ship?

    Answer: Two power-driven bilge pumps

    SOLAS requires at least two power-driven bilge pumps connected to the bilge main on cargo ships.

  2. A Type I PFD is designed primarily for use in which situation?

    Answer: Rough or remote waters where rescue may be delayed

    Type I PFDs provide the most buoyancy and are designed for offshore, rough, or remote waters where rescue may be slow.

  3. When inspecting an inflatable life raft, a surveyor finds the hydrostatic release unit (HRU) has exceeded its service date. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Replace the HRU before the vessel operates

    An expired HRU must be replaced before the vessel operates, as it is a critical safety device that auto-releases the raft if the vessel sinks.

  4. Which federal regulation governs the carriage of visual distress signals (VDS) on recreational vessels on coastal waters?

    Answer: 33 CFR Part 175

    33 CFR Part 175 establishes equipment requirements for recreational vessels, including visual distress signals on coastal and offshore waters.

  5. A surveyor observes that a vessel's fire extinguisher gauge needle is in the green zone but the inspection tag is 4 years old. What should the surveyor note?

    Answer: The extinguisher requires annual inspection and the 4-year gap is a deficiency

    NFPA 10 and USCG regulations require annual inspection of portable fire extinguishers; a 4-year gap without inspection is a deficiency.

  6. What is the primary purpose of a sea cock (seacock) in a vessel's through-hull fitting?

    Answer: To allow isolation of the hull opening to prevent flooding

    A seacock allows the crew to quickly shut off a through-hull fitting to prevent flooding if the connected system fails or hose breaks.

  7. According to ABYC standards, double-clamping of hose connections below the waterline is required when the hose inside diameter exceeds what measurement?

    Answer: 1 inch

    ABYC H-27 requires double hose clamps on all hose connections below the waterline when the hose ID exceeds 1 inch.