Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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A gas detector alarm sounds showing a flammable gas reading of 50% LEL in a cargo hold. What immediate action is required?
Answer: Stop all ignition sources and hot work immediately
At 50% LEL the atmosphere is approaching explosive range; all sources of ignition must be eliminated immediately to prevent an explosion.
During abandonment of a tanker, which item should crew take to the lifeboat BEFORE departing?
Answer: The ship's EPIRB if portable
A portable EPIRB should be taken to the survival craft to transmit the vessel's location automatically to rescue services via satellite.
A crew member sustains severe chemical burns from a cargo product on a tanker. After donning PPE yourself, what is the first first-aid action?
Answer: Irrigate the affected area with large quantities of water for at least 15-20 minutes
Continuous flushing with large volumes of water for at least 15-20 minutes dilutes and removes the chemical, which is the universal first response for most chemical burns.
In the event of a collision between two tankers, the master's FIRST obligation under SOLAS/MARPOL is to:
Answer: Render assistance to the other vessel and any persons in danger
SOLAS Chapter V requires masters to render assistance to persons in danger at sea after a collision, before other administrative obligations.
What is the function of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code's Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) during a security emergency?
Answer: It silently alerts the ship's company and flag state administration without alerting aggressors
The SSAS is a covert alert that notifies the company and flag state administration of a security threat without alarming the attackers.
What is the correct action when a fixed dry chemical or CO2 system discharges accidentally in an unmanned tanker space?
Answer: Treat the space as dangerous atmosphere and follow confined space entry procedures before re-entry
After any suppression system discharge the space contains an oxygen-depleted or toxic atmosphere and must be treated as a dangerous confined space with full precautions.
Under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, who has ultimate responsibility for the safe operation of a tanker during an emergency?
Answer: The master of the vessel
The ISM Code places ultimate responsibility for the safe operation of the ship and compliance with relevant requirements on the master.