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

An EPIRB (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon) alerts rescue authorities with the vessel's location in an emergency.

Question 2

Which channel is the international VHF distress and calling channel?

Accepted Answer

Channel 16

Answer

VHF Channel 16 is reserved for distress, safety, and calling.

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

Life jackets should be worn in hazardous conditions and are especially critical for children and non-swimmers.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday

Answer

"Mayday" repeated three times signals grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

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

Fires spread quickly, so extinguishers must be immediately reachable to be effective.

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