VHF Radio Channel 16 correct answers What channel should the caller switch to when aboard a
vessel? [Proc 540]
Upper flammable limit correct answers Upper 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 correct answers not less than 10 seconds of both general alarm and
ships whistle
color of manual lamp on top of liferaft/ how long it operates correct answers red/ 24 hours
non-conductive correct answers substance which does not transmit electrical charges. A Class C
fire extinguisher is considered non conductive (opposite of what you'd think)
conductive correct answers (adj.) having the quality or power of conducting heat or electricity or
sound; tending to cause or bring about
Type I PFD correct answers Safest type of PFD - will turn an unconscious person face up.
Wearable offshore life jacket; geared for rough or remote waters
Type II PFD correct answers wearable near-shore vest; good for calm waters when quick
assistance is likely, will turn some unconscious persons face up
Type III PFD correct answers Worn 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 correct answers throwable 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 correct answers
MARPOl Annex I correct answers Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
MARPOL Annex II regulates what? correct answers NLS; 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 correct answers Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances in
Packaged Form
MARPOL Annex V correct answers to prevent pollution by garbage from ships
, MARPOL Annex VI correct answers Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
Which of the following equipment is not used for cleanup? correct answers Sinking agents
What is one item MARPOL requires to be obtained vessels which are required to meet its
regulations? correct answers Oil Record Book
Lower flammable limit correct answers Minimum vapor concentration supporting combustion
Duties during an emergency correct answers Station Bill
Abandon ship signal correct answers More 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 correct answers 3 long rings on alarm bell and whistle
Convection correct answers The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid
Radiation correct answers Energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or
particles.
Conduction correct answers The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another substance
that it is touching.
deckhand wearable equipment for moving cargo correct answers hard hat and steel boots
carrying a heavy crate across cargo deck correct answers Lumbar support, safety shoes, and hard
hat
An enclosed space has to be certified to enter by whom? correct answers A certified chemist or
chief engineer
Lines or gear NOT in use should be __________. correct answers secured or stowed out of the
way
Minimum hours of rest per Maritime Labor Convention correct answers 10 hours per 24 hour
day
Title 1 section of Maritime Labour Convention correct answers minimum requirements for
seafarers to work on a ship (ultimately minimum age, medical certification, training and
qualifications, recruitment and placements)
Title 2 section of Maritime Labour Convention correct answers Conditions of employment
(seafarer's employment agreements, wages, hours of work and rest, entitlement to leave,