STCW Personal Survival 4

Question 1

What is the principal danger of boarding a liferaft from a height greater than 4.5 meters without first checking below?

Accepted Answer

Striking debris, another survivor, or the raft itself causing serious injury

Answer

Jumping from height without first checking below risks landing on debris, other survivors, or the solid parts of the raft, causing severe injury.

Question 2

Under STCW, what is the minimum proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats requirement called?

Accepted Answer

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB)

Answer

PSCRB (Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats) is the STCW certification that covers competency in operating and commanding survival craft.

Question 3

What is the function of a sea anchor deployed from a liferaft?

Accepted Answer

To slow drift, keep the raft head-to-sea, and reduce capsize risk

Answer

A sea anchor is a cone-shaped drogue that creates drag, slowing the raft's drift, keeping the entrance facing away from waves, and improving stability.

Question 4

If a survivor's clothing becomes saturated with seawater while immersed, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Keep clothing on as it still provides insulation and reduces convective heat loss

Answer

Even wet clothing traps a boundary layer of water that the body warms, still providing meaningful insulation compared to bare skin directly exposed to cold seawater.

Question 5

Which EPIRB type activates automatically when submerged in water?

Accepted Answer

Category I EPIRB with hydrostatic release

Answer

Category I EPIRBs are mounted in a float-free bracket with a hydrostatic release and activate automatically when submerged, making them the fully automatic type.

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test

STCW Personal Survival 4