Emergency Equipment, Procedures. Test 11

Having boarded the liferaft, how do you release the painter?

Let go the quick release toggle
Cut it with the safety knife stowed on the exterior of the canopy close to the painter attachment point
Wait for it to break as it is provided with a weak link
Cut it with the axe provided

What do you call the plan on board dealing with the distribution of the crew and their duties at fire fighting?

How many pyrotechnic signals to be in each lifeboat?

A 6-men inflatable liferaft shall be carried as far forward as is reasonable and practicable. Where is the best stowing position?

Aft of the forecastle, secured with wire and turnbuckle.
All forward on the forecastle and secured with the use of hydrostatic release device.
Under the forecastle.
Aft of the forecastle secured with the use of hydrostatic release device.

Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break out onboard.

Go to the lifeboat start the motor then call the duty officer and commence fight the fire
Commence fighting the fire, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, organise and commence fighting the fire
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad

What is a hydrostatic release unit?

A unit which automatically releases the liferaft/lifeboat at a depth of approx 4 metres.
An important part connected to the sea-anchor.
A unit for inflating the liferaft.
A unit which automatically release all securing when abandon the vessel.

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