Ro-Ro, Passenger Ships. Test 4 – Online Maritime Tests

Which of the following is NOT required in public spaces with regard to emergency information for passengers?

Signs giving direction to muster points
An efficient PA system
Doors and exits clearly marked
Emergency telephone arrangements

At what latest time shall doors, sidescuttles, gangway doors, cargo- and coaling ports and other openings which are to be kept closed watertight at sea be closed at the start of the voyage?

Before leaving the berth
Before leaving the port
Before leaving the pilot station
Before entering open waters

All passenger ships are divided into vertical

There is one fireteam in each zone
Vertical zones are separated with firedoors which will be closed automatically when the firealarm start.
This is firezones which can be divided from eachother with firedoors. If a fire start in one zone, all firedoors in front and aft of the fire will be closed from the bridge to stop the smoke and fire from spreading.
All vertical zones are separated with waterthight doors, which will be closed in the case of a grounding, etc.

What is the purpose of watertight doors?

They are doors in engine area which will be closed during navigation in shallow waters.
They will be closed from the bridge or locally in case of damage on the ships hull, and taking in water.
They will be closed during a fire to prevent the smoke and fire to spread to other parts of the ship.
They will be closed if the ship get a damage on the ships hull, and taking in water. It will prevent the water to fill the whole deck. In case of fire they can also be used to stop the fire and smoke from diverge.

Must you be certified to be a lifeboat-commander?

No
No, the only thing you need is one hour instruction from a deck officer.
Yes, you must attend a one week course at a approved course center.
Yes, you must attend to a course held by certified personnel, and then be certified by national authorities (NMD, USCG, etc)

Hydrocarbon vapours are detected in a compartment being worked. The correct first action is _____

increase ventilation
sound the general alarm and muster the crew with BA
stop operations until normal atmosphere is regained
test the compartment atmosphere

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