SAMS Safety Systems and Equipment 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Two power-driven bilge pumps

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Rough or remote waters where rescue may be delayed

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Replace the HRU before the vessel operates

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

33 CFR Part 175

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

(SAMS) Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Certified Practice Test

(SAMS) Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Certified Practice Test

SAMS Safety Systems and Equipment 2