STCW test #2 CORRECT 100%
What are the 6 types of emergency situations? - ANSWER1) collision
2)fire
3)foundering, grounding, or loss of stability
4)hull failure
5)catastrophic machinery failure
6)weather-related emergencies
What is a Type III life jacket? - ANSWERFlotation Aid (vests/coats) : will not support
head, not for extended survival
What is a IV life jacket? - ANSWERSpecial Use Devices: this category includes
works vests, boardsailing suits, etc, cadet for specific activitied
What is ring buoy? - ANSWERa throwable device that is thrown to a person in the
water, not for an unconsious victims, not extended periods in the water
How does a immersion suit work? - ANSWER1- by keeping your body dry
2- through the insulating property of the suit
3- allowing you to conserve energy by keeping you afloat
What are examples of lifesaving appliances? - ANSWERlifejackets, ring buoys,
water lights, lifeboat, life raft, rescue boat, immersion suits, thermal protective air
(tpa), SARTs, EPIRBs
What is a Type I Life Jacket? - ANSWEROffshore: Greatest Flotation, Turns Victims
Upright
What is Type II life jacket? - ANSWERNear Shore Bouyant Vest: Not as effective
turning over survivors, less bulky than type I
What is a Thermal Protective Aids? - ANSWERTPA's are found in every lifeboat and
are compact foil-lined bags reflecting-in body heat in an emergency
What are water lights? - ANSWERCoast Guard approved lights that are attached to
lifebuoys on commercial vessels
They must float and have an all-around lights output 2 cd for at least 15 hours
What are some special feature for tanker lifeboats? - ANSWERfire retardant material
water spray system
positive pressure air system (10 min compressed air)
all lifeboats must have engines capable of running 6 knots for 24 hours
What are features of a conventional lifeboat? - ANSWER-provide little protection
from the elements
-waves can break into the boat, not over the boat
What are the 6 types of emergency situations? - ANSWER1) collision
2)fire
3)foundering, grounding, or loss of stability
4)hull failure
5)catastrophic machinery failure
6)weather-related emergencies
What is a Type III life jacket? - ANSWERFlotation Aid (vests/coats) : will not support
head, not for extended survival
What is a IV life jacket? - ANSWERSpecial Use Devices: this category includes
works vests, boardsailing suits, etc, cadet for specific activitied
What is ring buoy? - ANSWERa throwable device that is thrown to a person in the
water, not for an unconsious victims, not extended periods in the water
How does a immersion suit work? - ANSWER1- by keeping your body dry
2- through the insulating property of the suit
3- allowing you to conserve energy by keeping you afloat
What are examples of lifesaving appliances? - ANSWERlifejackets, ring buoys,
water lights, lifeboat, life raft, rescue boat, immersion suits, thermal protective air
(tpa), SARTs, EPIRBs
What is a Type I Life Jacket? - ANSWEROffshore: Greatest Flotation, Turns Victims
Upright
What is Type II life jacket? - ANSWERNear Shore Bouyant Vest: Not as effective
turning over survivors, less bulky than type I
What is a Thermal Protective Aids? - ANSWERTPA's are found in every lifeboat and
are compact foil-lined bags reflecting-in body heat in an emergency
What are water lights? - ANSWERCoast Guard approved lights that are attached to
lifebuoys on commercial vessels
They must float and have an all-around lights output 2 cd for at least 15 hours
What are some special feature for tanker lifeboats? - ANSWERfire retardant material
water spray system
positive pressure air system (10 min compressed air)
all lifeboats must have engines capable of running 6 knots for 24 hours
What are features of a conventional lifeboat? - ANSWER-provide little protection
from the elements
-waves can break into the boat, not over the boat
