Tanker Familiarization Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

When a fire breaks out in the pump room of a tanker, what is the FIRST action the officer in charge should take?

Accepted Answer

Sound the general alarm and muster the crew

Answer

Sounding the general alarm and mustering the crew is the first priority so all personnel are accounted for and emergency teams are mobilized.

Question 2

Which extinguishing agent is most effective and appropriate for a Class B fire in a tanker's cargo area?

Accepted Answer

Foam (AFFF or FFFP)

Answer

Foam smothers flammable liquid fires by cutting off oxygen and sealing the fuel surface, making it the preferred agent for cargo area fires.

Question 3

A tanker is taking on water in a cargo hold. After sealing the compartment, which action helps determine the rate of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Sounding the hold at regular intervals

Answer

Taking regular soundings of the flooding compartment gives a direct measurement of how quickly water is rising, allowing damage control to prioritize.

Question 4

During a cargo overflow emergency, after stopping the cargo pump, what is the NEXT immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Close all relevant cargo valves

Answer

Closing all relevant cargo valves stops further product flow and limits the spill, which is the most critical immediate action after stopping the pump.

Question 5

A crew member is overcome by hydrocarbon vapors in a cargo void space. What must the rescuer do BEFORE entering?

Accepted Answer

Don a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Answer

A rescuer must don SCBA before entering any atmosphere that may be oxygen-deficient or contain toxic/flammable vapors to avoid becoming a second casualty.

Tanker Familiarization Practice Test

Tanker Familiarization Practice Test

Tanker Familiarization Emergency Procedures 2