STCW Seafarer Safety & Emergency Procedures 4

Question 1

A seafarer finds a colleague unconscious and not breathing in an enclosed space. What is the FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Summon help and do NOT enter the space without breathing apparatus

Answer

Entering a space with an unconscious victim without BA risks a second casualty; calling for help and awaiting proper equipment is the correct first response.

Question 2

What is the correct sequence for donning an immersion suit in an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Don the suit over normal clothing, zip up fully, then don a lifejacket on top

Answer

Immersion suits are designed to be worn over clothing, fully sealed and zipped, with a lifejacket worn on top for buoyancy.

Question 3

Which authority is responsible for coordinating search and rescue operations in a specific maritime area?

Accepted Answer

The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) responsible for that SRR

Answer

Each ocean area is divided into Search and Rescue Regions (SRRs), each managed by a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC).

Question 4

What is the function of a hydrostatic release unit (HRU) fitted to a liferaft?

Accepted Answer

It automatically releases and inflates the liferaft when submerged to 1.5–4 meters

Answer

The HRU activates at a water pressure corresponding to a depth of 1.5–4 meters, automatically releasing and inflating the liferaft so it floats free.

Question 5

According to STCW, which certificate is required for all seafarers before joining a vessel?

Accepted Answer

Basic Safety Training (BST) certificate

Answer

STCW Regulation VI/1 requires all seafarers to hold a Basic Safety Training certificate covering survival, firefighting, first aid, and personal safety.

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test

STCW Seafarer Safety & Emergency Procedures 4