Tanker Familiarization Emergency and Fire Procedures 4

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'dead man alarm' system on a tanker's bridge watch?

Accepted Answer

To trigger an emergency signal if the officer on watch becomes incapacitated

Answer

To alert crew when cargo pressure exceeds safe limits

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To automatically stop cargo operations during a fire

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To activate distress flares in an emergency

Question 2

On a tanker, what color coding typically identifies firefighting equipment and fire protection systems?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Blue

Answer

Yellow

Answer

Green

Question 3

Which emergency signal indicates 'man overboard' on a tanker?

Accepted Answer

Three short blasts on the ship's whistle

Answer

Three long blasts on the ship's whistle

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Continuous sounding of the ship's bell

Answer

Seven short blasts and one long blast

Question 4

What is the function of an emergency escape breathing device (EEBD) on a tanker?

Accepted Answer

To provide a short-duration air supply for crew to escape from a smoke-filled space

Answer

To supply air for firefighting operations lasting up to one hour

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To purge inert gas from cargo tanks before entry

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To supply oxygen to an unconscious crew member during rescue

Question 5

Which condition makes a cargo tank 'gas-free' and safe for hot work?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen above 19.5% and hydrocarbon vapor below 1% LEL

Answer

Oxygen below 2% and hydrocarbon vapor below LEL

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Inert gas pressure maintained above atmospheric

Answer

Hydrocarbon content above 60% LEL to prevent sparks

Question 6

What is the FIRST step in the event of a cargo spill that poses a fire risk on deck?

Accepted Answer

Stop the source of the spill and eliminate all ignition sources

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Immediately begin washing down with seawater hoses

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Report the spill to the port authority and await instructions

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Apply foam to the entire deck surface as a precaution

Question 7

A fire blanket on a tanker is MOST suitable for which type of emergency?

Accepted Answer

Smothering a small contained fire such as a burning person or small equipment fire

Answer

Protecting cargo hatches from flame spread during a large deck fire

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Lining pump room floors to prevent fire spread

Answer

Covering CO2 bottles during a room fire