STCW Maritime Safety 3

Question 1

When abandoning ship, what is the correct order of priority for survival craft?

Accepted Answer

Lifeboats first, then liferafts

Answer

Lifeboats are boarded first because they offer better protection and survival conditions; liferafts are used if lifeboats are unavailable or damaged.

Question 2

Under STCW, a Basic Safety Training certificate must be renewed every:

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) certificates are valid for 5 years and must be renewed through refresher training.

Question 3

Which extinguishing agent is most appropriate for an electrical fire aboard ship?

Accepted Answer

CO2

Answer

CO2 is the preferred agent for electrical fires because it is non-conductive and leaves no residue that damages equipment.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'deadman' alarm system on a vessel?

Accepted Answer

Alert if a watchkeeper becomes incapacitated

Answer

A deadman (or watchman) alarm requires the watchkeeper to respond at regular intervals; failure to respond triggers a bridge alarm indicating possible incapacitation.

Question 5

A distress flare must be held at arm's length and pointed in which direction when ignited?

Accepted Answer

Downwind and slightly downward

Answer

Handheld flares should be held downwind and tilted slightly downward to prevent burning debris from falling on the user or survival craft.

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test

STCW Maritime Safety 3