Emergency Equipment, Procedures. Test 11

What is a hydrostatic release unit?

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

How many pyrotechnic signals to be in each lifeboat?

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

Wait for it to break as it is provided with a weak link
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
Cut it with the axe provided

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

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

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

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

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
Go to the lifeboat start the motor then call the duty officer and commence fight the fire

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