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VHF Radio Channel 16 - ANSWERSWhat channel should the caller switch to when
aboard a vessel? [Proc 540]
Upper flammable limit - ANSWERSUpper limit at which a flammable gas or vapor will
ignite; above this limit the gas or vapor is too rich to burn.
fire signal onboard a ship - ANSWERSnot less than 10 seconds of both general alarm
and ships whistle
color of manual lamp on top of liferaft/ how long it operates - ANSWERSred/ 24 hours
non-conductive - ANSWERSsubstance which does not transmit electrical charges. A
Class C fire extinguisher is considered non conductive (opposite of what you'd think)
conductive - ANSWERS(adj.) having the quality or power of conducting heat or
electricity or sound; tending to cause or bring about
Type I PFD - ANSWERSSafest type of PFD - will turn an unconscious person face up.
Wearable offshore life jacket; geared for rough or remote waters
Type II PFD - ANSWERSwearable near-shore vest; good for calm waters when quick
assistance is likely, will turn some unconscious persons face up
Type III PFD - ANSWERSWorn when freedom of movement is required & rick of falling
overboard is present
Worn when operational and underway
Will not turn a crew member face up
Tendency to ride up in water
Type IV PFD - ANSWERSthrowable device; cushions and ring buoys; neither for rough
waters or persons unable to hold onto it
Oil Plastic and Metal Can NEVER be discharged into the sea at any time - ANSWERS
MARPOl Annex I - ANSWERSRegulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
MARPOL Annex II regulates what? - ANSWERSNLS; Carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk. MARPOL Annex II Regulations for the control of pollution by
noxious liquid substances in bulk sets out a pollution categorization system for noxious
and liquid substances.
, MARPOL Annex III - ANSWERSPrevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances in
Packaged Form
MARPOL Annex V - ANSWERSto prevent pollution by garbage from ships
MARPOL Annex VI - ANSWERSPrevention of Air Pollution from Ships
Which of the following equipment is not used for cleanup? - ANSWERSSinking agents
What is one item MARPOL requires to be obtained vessels which are required to meet
its regulations? - ANSWERSOil Record Book
Lower flammable limit - ANSWERSMinimum vapor concentration supporting
combustion
Duties during an emergency - ANSWERSStation Bill
Abandon ship signal - ANSWERSMore than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast on the
whistle and the same on the general alarm bells. This may also look like "More than 7
short blasts and 1 long blast on the general alarm and ships whistle."
Man Overboard Alarm - ANSWERS3 long rings on alarm bell and whistle
Convection - ANSWERSThe transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid
Radiation - ANSWERSEnergy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or
waves or particles.
Conduction - ANSWERSThe direct transfer of heat from one substance to another
substance that it is touching.
deckhand wearable equipment for moving cargo - ANSWERShard hat and steel boots
carrying a heavy crate across cargo deck - ANSWERSLumbar support, safety shoes,
and hard hat
An enclosed space has to be certified to enter by whom? - ANSWERSA certified
chemist or chief engineer
Lines or gear NOT in use should be __________. - ANSWERSsecured or stowed out of
the way
Minimum hours of rest per Maritime Labor Convention - ANSWERS10 hours per 24
hour day
Solved!
VHF Radio Channel 16 - ANSWERSWhat channel should the caller switch to when
aboard a vessel? [Proc 540]
Upper flammable limit - ANSWERSUpper limit at which a flammable gas or vapor will
ignite; above this limit the gas or vapor is too rich to burn.
fire signal onboard a ship - ANSWERSnot less than 10 seconds of both general alarm
and ships whistle
color of manual lamp on top of liferaft/ how long it operates - ANSWERSred/ 24 hours
non-conductive - ANSWERSsubstance which does not transmit electrical charges. A
Class C fire extinguisher is considered non conductive (opposite of what you'd think)
conductive - ANSWERS(adj.) having the quality or power of conducting heat or
electricity or sound; tending to cause or bring about
Type I PFD - ANSWERSSafest type of PFD - will turn an unconscious person face up.
Wearable offshore life jacket; geared for rough or remote waters
Type II PFD - ANSWERSwearable near-shore vest; good for calm waters when quick
assistance is likely, will turn some unconscious persons face up
Type III PFD - ANSWERSWorn when freedom of movement is required & rick of falling
overboard is present
Worn when operational and underway
Will not turn a crew member face up
Tendency to ride up in water
Type IV PFD - ANSWERSthrowable device; cushions and ring buoys; neither for rough
waters or persons unable to hold onto it
Oil Plastic and Metal Can NEVER be discharged into the sea at any time - ANSWERS
MARPOl Annex I - ANSWERSRegulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
MARPOL Annex II regulates what? - ANSWERSNLS; Carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk. MARPOL Annex II Regulations for the control of pollution by
noxious liquid substances in bulk sets out a pollution categorization system for noxious
and liquid substances.
, MARPOL Annex III - ANSWERSPrevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances in
Packaged Form
MARPOL Annex V - ANSWERSto prevent pollution by garbage from ships
MARPOL Annex VI - ANSWERSPrevention of Air Pollution from Ships
Which of the following equipment is not used for cleanup? - ANSWERSSinking agents
What is one item MARPOL requires to be obtained vessels which are required to meet
its regulations? - ANSWERSOil Record Book
Lower flammable limit - ANSWERSMinimum vapor concentration supporting
combustion
Duties during an emergency - ANSWERSStation Bill
Abandon ship signal - ANSWERSMore than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast on the
whistle and the same on the general alarm bells. This may also look like "More than 7
short blasts and 1 long blast on the general alarm and ships whistle."
Man Overboard Alarm - ANSWERS3 long rings on alarm bell and whistle
Convection - ANSWERSThe transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid
Radiation - ANSWERSEnergy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or
waves or particles.
Conduction - ANSWERSThe direct transfer of heat from one substance to another
substance that it is touching.
deckhand wearable equipment for moving cargo - ANSWERShard hat and steel boots
carrying a heavy crate across cargo deck - ANSWERSLumbar support, safety shoes,
and hard hat
An enclosed space has to be certified to enter by whom? - ANSWERSA certified
chemist or chief engineer
Lines or gear NOT in use should be __________. - ANSWERSsecured or stowed out of
the way
Minimum hours of rest per Maritime Labor Convention - ANSWERS10 hours per 24
hour day
