PSSR Questions Terms in this set (72) Upon hearing the signal for "Fire & Emergency" a crewmember should proceed to his/her: a) Fire & Emergency station b) Abandon ship station c) Bridge d) Engine Room a) Fire & Emergency station How would a n

PSSR Questions Terms in this set (72) Upon hearing the signal for "Fire & Emergency" a crewmember should proceed to his/her: a) Fire & Emergency station b) Abandon ship station c) Bridge d) Engine Room a) Fire & Emergency station How would a new crewmember find out what his/her fire & emergency duties are? d) Check the Station Bill Upon discovery of fire, flooding or any other emergency the general alarm should be sounded. True or False? True A continuous blast of the ship's whistle for not less than 10 seconds supplemented by the continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for not less than 10 seconds is: a) The abandon ship signal b) The lifeboat station signal c) The fire and emergency signal d) The man overboard signal c) The fire and emergency signal In the event of witnessing a crew member falling overboard one should: a) Sound the general alarm b) Report to the bridge and inform the master c) Toss a life ring, keep the victim in sight and shout "Man overboard, (port/starboard) side!" d) Launch the ship's rescue boat c) Toss a life ring, keep the victim in sight and shout "Man overboard, (port/starboard) side!" What International Regulation requires a Company to create procedures to prepare c) ISM Code Plastic may be discharged: a) 12 - 25 nm offshore b) 25 - 50 nm offshore c) 50 nm offshore d) None of the above d) None of the above Regardless of local requirements/regulations, when in a U.S. port, all oil spills must be reported to a) Environmental Protection Agency b) Minerals Management Service c) National Response Center (USCG) d) All of the Above c) National Response Center (USCG) In reference to accidental oil pollution, the most critical time during bunkering is when ___. a) you first start to receive fuel b) hoses are being blown down c) final topping off is occurring d) hoses are being disconnected c) final topping off is occurring Willful violations of the MARPOL 73/78 Annex V (garbage regulations) can result in the maximum penalty of: a) A verbal reprimand b) A written citation and fine of up to $5,000 c) Fines up to $10,000 and 1 month in prison d) Fines up to $25,000 and 6 years in prison d) Fines up to $25,000 and 6 years in prison Which piece of equipment is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) designed to protect employees in the workplace: a) respirator b) safety goggles c) ear plugs d) A, B & C d) A, B & C Before entering a tank of space in which the O2 content is unknown a crewmember should? a) Test the space for oxygen b) Test for toxic vapors c) Wear an SCBA if entering the space d) A, B & C d) A, B & C Who is responsible for safety aboard ship: a) The Master b) The Company safety representative c) The safety officer onboard d) Everyone onboard d) Everyone onboard Single ear protection is required for noise levels of: a) 45-60 dB b) 84-104 dB c) 105-120 dB d) 225-235 dB b) 84-104 dB If a crewmember needed to determine the properties and potential hazards of a material or product he/she should refer to the: a) MSDS b) OSHA c) NIOSH d) PPE a) MSDS (material safety data sheet) Even confined spaces that do not hold cargo should not be entered until the atmosphere is checked because: a) Oxidation can use up the available oxygen from the atmosphere b) Most hazardous/explosive vapors are very permeable and will leach into confined spaces c) Oxygen is heavier than the rest of the atmosphere and will settle out to the bottom of the space d) Hazardous vapors will give off an odor, as long as there is no odor you can enter without checking the atmosphere a) Oxidation can use up the available oxygen from the atmosphere When communicating with others: a) The single biggest problem is a lack of a common core of experience b) Verbal communication is the best way to exchange ideas c) The three main barriers are mental, physical and language d) Only 20 % of communication is visual a) The single biggest problem is a lack of a common core of experience If you use obscene, indecent, or profane language over the radiotelephone, you can be _. a) assessed a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment of up to three years, or both. b) assessed a fine not to exceed $11,000, imprisonment of not more than two years, or both. c) assessed a fine not to exceed $20,000 d) imprisoned up to five years b) assessed a fine not to exceed $11,000, imprisonment of not more than two years, or both. The single largest barrier to effective communication is? a) Lack of a common core of experience. b) Foreign nationals who don't speak English. c) Difficulty hearing due to noisy work environment. d) Fear of asking superiors for clarification. a) Lack of a common core of experience. Over 80% of communication is? a) Verbal b) Visual c) Mental d) Physical b) Visual It is required that you have hours of rest in every 24 hour period: a) 10 b) 8 c) 12d) 6 a) 10 Respect for individual rights fosters: a) Safe workplace b) Efficient work environment c) Teamwork d) All of the above d) All of the above Alcohol and drug abuse plays a significant factor in maritime casualties: a) TRUE b) FALSE a) TRUE Human relations aboard ship: a) Do not matter so long as the job gets done b) Play an important part in how well people work together c) Require that you do whatever your superior tells you d) Require you to speak English b) Play an important part in how well people work together While reading the muster list you see that "3 short blasts on the whistle and 3 short rings on the general alarm bells" is the signal for __________. a) abandon ship b) dismissal from fire and emergency stations c) fire and emergency d) man overboard b) dismissal from fire and emergency stations Each person on the vessel has a designated area to proceed to in the event of a fire. This assignment is shown clearly on the vessel's __________. a) fire fighting plan b) shipping articles c) Certificate of Inspection d) Muster List ("Station Bill") d) Muster List ("Station Bill") What should be your FIRST action if you discover a fire aboard ship? a) Sound the alarm. b) Attempt to put out the fire. c) Confine it by closing doors, ports, vents, etc. d) Call the Master. a) Sound the alarm. PSSR Questions You hear the general alarm and ship's whistle sound for over 10 seconds. Traditionally, this is the signal for _. a) abandon ship b) dismissal from fire and emergency stations c) fire and emergency d) man overboard c) fire and emergency If you see an individual fall overboard, you should _. a) throw him/her a life buoy b) hail "man overboard" c) pass the word to the bridge d) All of the above d) All of the above Statistics suggest that around 20% of all shipping accidents are caused by human error. a) True b) False b) False After making the required notification that a large oil spill into the water has occurred, the FIRST action should be to _. a) apply straw or sawdust on the oil b) contain the spread of the oil c) throw grains of sand into the oil d) have the vessel move out of the spill area b) contain the spread of the oil A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies is located in a MARPOL designated special area, 14 nautical miles from nearest land. What type of garbage is permitted to be discharged? a) Food waste b) Paper products c) Glass ground to less than 1" d) Metal ground to less than 1" a) Food waste If you fail to notify the Coast Guard of an oil spill, you may be imprisoned up to _. a) 1 year b) 2 years c) 3 years d) 5 years d) 5 years Vessels to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies may discharge garbage containing plastics _. a) 5 nautical miles from nearest land b) 12 nautical miles from nearest land c) 25 nautical miles from nearest land d) None of the above d) None of the above Occupational health programs include: a) Hearing conservation b) Asbestos exposure control c) Personal protective equipment d) All of the above PSSR Questions Before use, every item of protective equipment should be inspected for _. a) visible wear b) missing parts c) dirt and damage d) A, B & C d) A, B & C Special precautions and procedures are required aboard ship because the risks of electrical shock are much higher than work ashore. a) True b) False a) True Every Company is required to develop, implement and maintain a Safety Management System under what regulation _____. a) OPA 90 b) MARPOL c) ISM Code d) OSHA c) ISM Code Double ear protection is required for noise levels of: a) Under 84 dB b) 84-104 dB c) Over 105 dB d) Over 150 dB c) Over 105 dB Common engineering controls used to remove or dilute air contaminants include all of the following EXCEPT: a) Dilution ventilation b) Local exhaust ventilation c) Respirators d) Isolation c) Respirators Effective communication _. a) only consists of a verbal transfer of information between a sender and a recipient b) is vital in the transfer of knowledge and understanding c) is impossible when a ship has a multinational crew d) is verbal over 80 % of time b) is vital in the transfer of knowledge and understanding According to the CFR's, in-order to get a license or a document an applicant must demonstrate an ability to speak and understand English, only as found in the navigation rules, aids to navigation publications, emergency equipment instructions, machinery instructions, and radiotelephone communications instructions. a) True a) True PSSR Questions A Communication Barrier is anything that might interfere, block or degrade communication. An example of an internal barrier could be: a) Weather b) Radio Failure c) Attitude d) Distance c) Attitude In order to keep the Bridge-Team properly informed, precise communication must take place. This means that the information must be _. a) Clear/Concise b) Immediate c) Relevant d) All of the above d) All of the Above In terms of vessel manning, a watch is the __________. a) direct performance of deck or engine operations in a scheduled and fixed rotation b) performance of maintenance work necessary for the vessel's safe operation, on a daily basis c) performance of lookout duties d) direct performance of cargo loading and discharge operations only a) direct performance of deck or engine operations in a scheduled and fixed rotation It is required that your daily hours of rest not be divided into more than 2 periods, one must be at least hours in length. a) 10 b) 8 c) 12d) 6 d) 6 The Articles of Agreement _. a) is also known as a Merchant Mariner's Document b) designates the quarters a seaman will occupy during a voyage c) advises the crew of the conditions of employment d) are signed by each crewmember at the end of the voyage c) advises the crew of the conditions of employment Following a Serious Marine Incident, _________ is required to submit a urine specimen for drug testing. a) the vessel's Master b) a mariner directly involved in the incident c) the entire crew d) None of the above c) the entire crew The Muster List ("Station Bill") shows each person's lifeboat station, duties during abandonment, basic instructions, and __________. a) all emergency signals b) instructions for lowering the lifeboats c) the time each weekly drill will be held d) work schedule a) all emergency signals The signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats is _. a) 3 short blasts of the ship's whistle b) 1 short blast of the ship's whistle c) 3 long blasts of the ship's whistle d) 1 long blast of the ship's whistle b) 1 short blast of the ship's whistle You are on watch at night in port and discover a fire in #1 hatch. Which action should you take FIRST? a) Advise the Chief Mate and Master. b) Release carbon dioxide into the hatch. c) Sound the general alarm. d) Lead a fire hose to the hatch. c) Sound the general alarm. The abandon ship signal on the ship's whistle is _. a) 6 short blasts and 1 long blast b) more than 6 short blasts c) more than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast d) 1 long blast of at least 10 seconds c) more than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast The key to rescuing a man overboard is __________. a) good communication b) a dedicated crew c) good equipment d) well-conducted drills d) well-conducted drills The ISM Code requires: a) the reporting of non-conformities b) the assignment of a "designated person" ashore c) the creation of a Safety Management System d) All of the above d) All of the above A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies is 24 nautical miles from the nearest land. Which type of garbage is prohibited from being discharged? a) Glass b) Crockery c) Metal d) Dunnage d) Dunnage Which statement concerning an accidental oil spill in the navigable waters of the U.S. is TRUE? a) The Corps of Engineers is responsible for the clean up of the spill. b) The Department of Interior is responsible for the clean up of the spill. c) A warning broadcast must be made by radiotelephone. d) The person in charge must report the spill to the Coast Guard. d) The person in charge must report the spill to the Coast Guard. Your vessel is at a dock taking bunkers. If oil begins to flow out of a tank vent, what should you do FIRST? a) Open the intake valve to an adjacent tank. b) Set out drip pans and sawdust and begin to mop up the spill. c) Signal the shore control point to shut down. d) Close the valve on the tank vent line. c) Signal the shore control point to shut down. How is the Master or operator of a vessel required to keep the crew informed of the regulations concerning the discharging of garbage overboard? a) Give each crewmember a copy of ANNEX V of MARPOL. b) Call an all hands meeting before sailing. c) Keep placards prominently posted. d) Have each person read and sign a copy of the regulations. c) Keep placards prominently posted. Personal protective equipment should be ______. a) replaced when badly scratched or damaged b) stored in a clean, dry place c) cleaned and disinfected after use d) A, B & C d) A, B & C The oxygen indicator is an instrument that measures the _. a) amount of oxygen in the atmosphere of a confined space b) amount of combustible gas as a percentage of the lower explosive limit in a confined space c) concentration of CO2 as a percentage of oxygen in a confined space d) None of the above a) amount of oxygen in the atmosphere of a confined space OSHA rules and regulations do not apply to commercial ships inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard. a) True b) False a) True PSSR Questions The objective of the ISM Code is to _. a) insure safety at sea b) prevention of human injury or loss of life c) avoidance of damage to the environment d) All of the above d) All of the above RED and BLACK Hazardous Noise signs or stickers are used to mark noise hazards. a) True b) False b) False What is the minimum safe oxygen level for personnel in a confined space? a) 20.8% b) 19.5% c) 16% d) 14% b) 19.5% All of the following can be identified as communication barriers, EXCEPT: a) Personal b) Semantic c) Physical d) Social d) Social STCW requires that to be capable of speaking English. a) the Master and all Deck Officers b) the Chief Engineer and all Engine Officers c) all unlicensed deck crew d) All of the above d) All of the above For effective communication to occur, communication barriers must be overcome. a) True b) False a) True What is an example of non-verbal communication? a) touch b) clothing that is worn c) the pitch and inflection of a person's voice d) All of the above d) All of the above Shipping articles are a contract of agreement between the members of the crew and the _. a) Charterers b) Coast Guard c) Master d) vessel's owner c) Master It is required that your daily hours of rest not be divided into more than periods. a) 1 b) 2 c) 3d) 4 b) 2 PSSR Questions There are some very basic guidelines for people work and live together as closely as occurs aboard ship to follow, such as respect another persons' privacy. a) TRUE b) FALSE a) TRUE A mariner is presumed to be intoxicated if b) 0.04 his or her Breath Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is greater that or equal to %. a) 0.02 b) 0.04 c) 0.06 d) 0.08