Ship Driver Safety Practices 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of an EPIRB on a vessel?

Accepted Answer

To transmit a distress signal and position to search-and-rescue satellites

Answer

To measure water depth

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To control navigation lights

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To improve radio reception

Question 2

Which channel is the international VHF distress and calling channel?

Accepted Answer

Channel 16

Answer

Channel 9

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Channel 22

Answer

Channel 6

Question 3

When should every person aboard wear a life jacket regardless of swimming ability?

Accepted Answer

In rough conditions, emergencies, or when required for non-swimmers and children

Answer

Only when the boat is docked

Answer

Only at night

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Never, if the boat has rails

Question 4

What is the correct spoken word to begin a distress radio call?

Accepted Answer

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday

Answer

Hello, hello

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Help, help

Answer

Over and out

Question 5

Why must fire extinguishers be mounted in accessible, marked locations rather than stored in a locker?

Accepted Answer

So they can be reached instantly during a fast-developing fire

Answer

To keep them out of the weather only

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Because regulations forbid lockers entirely

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To balance the vessel's weight

Question 6

What hazard does carbon monoxide present aboard a vessel?

Accepted Answer

It is an odorless, toxic gas from engine exhaust that can cause poisoning

Answer

It only affects electronics

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It is harmless in open air

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It improves engine efficiency

Question 7

Before allowing passengers aboard, what safety briefing item is most important?

Accepted Answer

Location and use of life jackets and emergency exits

Answer

The boat's top speed

Answer

The fuel brand used

Answer

The captain's license number