Emergency Equipment, Procedures. Test 3

When should gangway nets be rigged?

Whenever the gangway is regarded as unsafe.
Between sunset and sunrise.
Whenever the gangway is rigged.
When it is deemed necessary by the Master or the Chief Officer.

What kind of special safety measures are required when working on a stage aloft?

A rope around the waist, secured to the stage.
Harness with a rope secured to a safe point on the ship.
No special safety measures required.
Helmet, safety shoes and gloves.

On a fire patrol at night you see smoke coming from a closed cabin door. What action should you take first?

Take a look inside the cabin to see what the situation is.
As most people are sleeping, call a friend and ask him to assist in putting out the fire.
Get the nearest fire extinguisher and then open the door to see what the situation is.
Activate the nearest fire alarm button and advise bridge of the location of the fire.

How many 'thermal protective aids' are required to be carried on vessels with open lifeboats?

One for each person on board who is not provided with an immersion suit
Each lifeboat should carry the same number of thermal protective aids as the number of persons it is designed to carry
10 in each lifeboat
They are not required, providing the boat has a canvas canopy which can be rigged in cold weather

Which of the following actions will most effectively prevent fire in a cabin?

Removing all ashtrays.
Ensuring that all persons avoid smoking in bed.
Install fire detecting devices.
Request people to refrain from smoking.

What kind of safety equipment must be worn during mooring operations?

All of the mentioned equipment.
Safety helmet, safety shoes.
Dress according to the climate.
Boiler suit, working gloves.

The emergency fire pump is in accordance with good seamanship and precautionary routines run and tested weekly. Routine checks and maintenance are normally carried out by dedicated personnel. To ensure safe and appropriate operation of the pump, would you consider it beneficial that the same dedicated personnel operate the pump in emergencies?

Only senior deck officers should operate the emergency pump.
To ensure safe operation of the emergency pump,only dedicated personnel must be permitted to operate the pump.
In case of accidents, it is important that a wide range of personnel must be permitted and trained to operate the pump.
Only senior engineers should operate the emergency pump.

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