SAMS Safety Systems and Equipment 3

Question 1

A SAMS surveyor is evaluating an EPIRB and finds it is a 121.5 MHz model. What should the surveyor report?

Accepted Answer

121.5 MHz EPIRBs are obsolete and no longer monitored by satellite

Answer

Cospas-Sarsat discontinued satellite monitoring of 121.5 MHz EPIRBs in 2009; only 406 MHz EPIRBs are now recognized for distress alerting.

Question 2

Which type of fire suppression system is most appropriate for a gasoline engine compartment on a recreational vessel?

Accepted Answer

Fixed CO2 total-flooding system

Answer

Fixed CO2 total-flooding systems are commonly used for enclosed engine compartments because CO2 suppresses combustion without damaging the engine.

Question 3

What does a 'B-II' fire extinguisher classification indicate?

Accepted Answer

Suitable for Class B fires with a minimum 10-lb or equivalent extinguishing capacity

Answer

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.

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

Monthly inspection and annual service by a certified technician

Answer

SOLAS requires monthly inspection of immersion suits by the crew and annual servicing by an approved service station.

Question 5

A vessel's flare kit contains hand-held red flares with a manufacture date of 42 months ago. Are they still USCG-acceptable?

Accepted Answer

No, USCG pyrotechnic signals expire 42 months from manufacture date

Answer

USCG-approved pyrotechnic visual distress signals expire 42 months from the date of manufacture stamped on the device.

(SAMS) Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Certified Practice Test

(SAMS) Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Certified Practice Test

SAMS Safety Systems and Equipment 3