DECK GENERAL AND SAFETY FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Which statement concerning satellite EPIRB's is TRUE?
Select one:
a. If the GMDSS Radio Operator does not program the EPIRB, it will transmit default information such as the follow-on communications frequency and mode.
b. Once activated, these EPIRB's continuously send
up a signal for use in identifying the vessel and for determining the position of the beacon.
c. The coded signal identifies the nature of the Distress situation.
d. The coded signal only identifies the vessel's name and port of registry.
b. Once activated, these EPIRB's continuously send
up a signal for use in identifying the vessel and for determining the position of the beacon.
By regulation, life preservers aboard an uninspected towing vessel must be . (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
A. readily accessible
B. securely stowed
C. stored in sealed containers
D. stowed with the emergency provisions
A. readily accessible
Captain is responsible for ensuring all required safety equipment is on board, readily accessible, in
working condition, & its use & operation is understood by all.
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What is one of the FIRST actions you should take after abandoning and clearing away from a vessel?
A. Account for everyone.
B. Gather up useful floating objects.
C. Prepare for arrival of rescue units.
D. Arrange watches and duties.
A. Account for everyone.
What is one of the FIRST things you would do on boarding an inflatable liferaft?
A. Open equipment pack.
B. Post a lookout.
C. Issue anti-seasickness medicine.
D. Pick up other survivors.
D. Pick up other survivors.
Upon boarding the raft account for everyone and search for survivors
You board an inflatable liferaft that has been hand launched from a sinking vessel. What should you do FIRST after everyone is onboard the liferaft?
A. Cut the painter.
B. Operate the radio equipment.
C. Open the equipment pack.
D. Ventilate the liferaft of CO2.
A. Cut the painter.
(Manual Deployment)
If, for any reason, it is necessary to abandon ship while far out at sea, it is important that the crewmembers should .
A. separate from each other as this will increase the chances of being rescued
B. get away from the area because sharks will be attracted to the vessel
C. immediately head for the nearest land
D. remain together in the area because rescuers will start searching at the vessel's last known position
D. remain together in the area because rescuers will start searching at the vessel's last known position
What does "EPIRB" stand for?
A. Emergency Position Indicating Radar Buoy
B. Electronic Pulse Indicating Radiobeacon
C. Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon
D. None of the above
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