STCW Maritime Safety 4

Question 1

What action should be taken first when a fire is discovered aboard ship?

Accepted Answer

Sound the alarm and report to the officer of the watch

Answer

The first action is always to sound the alarm and notify the officer of the watch so the crew can respond in an organized manner.

Question 2

In a closed compartment fire, why must a firefighter be cautious when opening a door?

Accepted Answer

A backdraft or flashover may occur due to sudden oxygen introduction

Answer

Opening a door to a closed fire compartment introduces fresh oxygen that can cause a sudden violent backdraft or flashover, endangering the firefighter.

Question 3

According to STCW, what is the minimum watch hours that must be maintained at sea?

Accepted Answer

An officer of the watch must maintain a continuous navigational watch at sea

Answer

STCW mandates that a qualified officer of the watch must maintain a continuous bridge watch at all times when a vessel is at sea.

Question 4

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a portable fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side — the correct technique for using a portable extinguisher.

Question 5

A vessel's hydrostatic release unit (HRU) on a liferaft automatically activates at what depth?

Accepted Answer

1–4 meters

Answer

The HRU is designed to activate at a depth of 1.5–4 meters, automatically releasing and inflating the liferaft if the vessel sinks rapidly.

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test

STCW Maritime Safety 4