Stcw personal survival techniques
ACCURATE 100%
1. Fire
2.collision
3.grounding or stranding
4.foundering - ANSWERStatistically the most common reasons for abandonment (in
order)
1. The need to breathe
2. The need to keep warm
3. The need for water
4. The need for food - ANSWER4 basic suvival needs (in order of importance)
Oxygen 4 minutes
Warmth 10-15 minutes
Water 7 days
Food 30 days - ANSWEROxygen, warmth , water, and food, how long can you go
without each
Is when The vessel is sinking for any reason other than the 3 most common: can be
caused by rough weather, conditions of the hull/hull failure, or mechanic failure. (may
or may not be caused by Crew negligence) - ANSWERWhat is foundering
1. Convert theoretical situations into real situations
2. Promote Crew teamwork and morale
3. Develop your confidence in handling real situations
4. Confirm who is responsible for which safety function
5. Help reduce or eliminate panic in real situations - ANSWERThe importance of
safety drills
One abandon ship and one fire drill - ANSWERWhat safety drills are crewmembers
required to participate in once a month
7 short and 1 prolonged blast on ships whistle along with general alarm bells -
ANSWERGeneral alarm (emergency on board) signal
1. Check the muster list/ station bill
2. Find all exits
3. Find the location of all firefighting and safety equipment
4. Make sure your personal life saving appliances fit - ANSWERWhen you first report
on board ship you should
• Alarm signals
• Emergency instructions
• Emergency duties
• The lifeboat/ raft you are assigned - ANSWERWhat is the muster list/ station bill
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ACCURATE 100%
1. Fire
2.collision
3.grounding or stranding
4.foundering - ANSWERStatistically the most common reasons for abandonment (in
order)
1. The need to breathe
2. The need to keep warm
3. The need for water
4. The need for food - ANSWER4 basic suvival needs (in order of importance)
Oxygen 4 minutes
Warmth 10-15 minutes
Water 7 days
Food 30 days - ANSWEROxygen, warmth , water, and food, how long can you go
without each
Is when The vessel is sinking for any reason other than the 3 most common: can be
caused by rough weather, conditions of the hull/hull failure, or mechanic failure. (may
or may not be caused by Crew negligence) - ANSWERWhat is foundering
1. Convert theoretical situations into real situations
2. Promote Crew teamwork and morale
3. Develop your confidence in handling real situations
4. Confirm who is responsible for which safety function
5. Help reduce or eliminate panic in real situations - ANSWERThe importance of
safety drills
One abandon ship and one fire drill - ANSWERWhat safety drills are crewmembers
required to participate in once a month
7 short and 1 prolonged blast on ships whistle along with general alarm bells -
ANSWERGeneral alarm (emergency on board) signal
1. Check the muster list/ station bill
2. Find all exits
3. Find the location of all firefighting and safety equipment
4. Make sure your personal life saving appliances fit - ANSWERWhen you first report
on board ship you should
• Alarm signals
• Emergency instructions
• Emergency duties
• The lifeboat/ raft you are assigned - ANSWERWhat is the muster list/ station bill
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