Ship Driver Safety Practices 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a man-overboard (MOB) button on the GPS/chartplotter?

Accepted Answer

To mark the exact position where a person fell into the water

Answer

The MOB button instantly logs the vessel's position so the crew can return to the spot where the person was lost.

Question 2

Before getting underway, what is the recommended minimum number of working bilge pumps a small commercial vessel should have?

Accepted Answer

At least one manual and one powered pump

Answer

Redundancy with both a manual and a powered bilge pump ensures dewatering capacity if one fails.

Question 3

What does a single prolonged blast of the ship's whistle indicate when leaving a berth or in restricted visibility?

Accepted Answer

A vessel getting underway or a power-driven vessel signal in fog

Answer

A prolonged blast warns others that a vessel is getting underway or is a power-driven vessel making way in reduced visibility.

Question 4

Which fire class involves flammable liquids such as fuel and oil?

Accepted Answer

Class B

Answer

Class B fires involve flammable liquids and gases like fuel, oil, and grease.

Question 5

What should you do FIRST if you detect the smell of fuel vapors in the engine compartment?

Accepted Answer

Do not start the engine and ventilate the space

Answer

Fuel vapors can explode, so avoid any ignition source and ventilate the bilge before starting.

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