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VHF Radio Channel 16
What channel should the caller switch to when aboard a vessel? [Proc 540]
Upper flammable limit
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
not less than 10 seconds of both general alarm and ships whistle
color of manual lamp on top of liferaft/ how long it operates
red/ 24 hours
non-conductive
substance which does not transmit electrical charges. A Class C fire extinguisher is considered
non conductive (opposite of what you'd think)
conductive
(adj.) having the quality or power of conducting heat or electricity or sound; tending to cause or
bring about
Type I PFD
Safest type of PFD - will turn an unconscious person face up. Wearable offshore life jacket;
geared for rough or remote waters
, Type II PFD
wearable near-shore vest; good for calm waters when quick assistance is likely, will turn some
unconscious persons face up
Type III PFD
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
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
MARPOl Annex I
Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
MARPOL Annex II regulates what?
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
Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances in Packaged Form
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VHF Radio Channel 16
What channel should the caller switch to when aboard a vessel? [Proc 540]
Upper flammable limit
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
not less than 10 seconds of both general alarm and ships whistle
color of manual lamp on top of liferaft/ how long it operates
red/ 24 hours
non-conductive
substance which does not transmit electrical charges. A Class C fire extinguisher is considered
non conductive (opposite of what you'd think)
conductive
(adj.) having the quality or power of conducting heat or electricity or sound; tending to cause or
bring about
Type I PFD
Safest type of PFD - will turn an unconscious person face up. Wearable offshore life jacket;
geared for rough or remote waters
, Type II PFD
wearable near-shore vest; good for calm waters when quick assistance is likely, will turn some
unconscious persons face up
Type III PFD
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
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
MARPOl Annex I
Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
MARPOL Annex II regulates what?
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
Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances in Packaged Form
