Deck Safety: Lifesaving
The releasing gear of a lifeboat shall be red in color with a placard stating what?
"Danger"
The releasing lever of a lifeboat shall be red in color with a placard stating which of the following?
"Danger"
Which item of lifeboat equipment would be most suitable for night signaling to a ship on the horizon?
a red parachute flare
What is one of the FIRST actions you should take after abandoning and clearing away from a vessel?
identify the person in charge
In heavy seas the helmsman should steer the motor lifeboat __________.
into the seas
What is the purpose of limber holes?
To allow water in the bilge to get to the boat drain
Your vessel has 3 lifeboats on each side. The middle lifeboat on the port side is designated as boat number __________.
4
Provided every effort is made to preserve body moisture content by avoiding perspiration, how long is it normally possible to survive without water?
8-12 days
Your ship is sinking rapidly. A container containing an inflatable liferaft has bobbed to the surface upon functioning of the hydrostatic release. Which action should you take?
Take no action because the painter will cause the liferaft to inflate and open the container
Why are lifeboats usually double-enders?
They are more seaworthy and less likely to be swamped or broached.
The tricing pendants should be released __________.
after loading the passengers
The purpose of a tripping line on a sea anchor is to _____.
aid in its recovery
The purpose of the tripping line on a sea anchor is to
aid in its recovery
The purpose of the tripping line on a sea anchor is to _____.
aid in its recovery
A lifeline must be connected to the life raft ________.
all around
Your vessel is equipped with totally enclosed lifeboats. Which statement is TRUE when the boat is enveloped in flames?
an air tank will provide about ten minutes of air for the survivors and the engine
an emergency sea anchor may be constructed using...
an oar and canvas weighted down a boat bucket an air tank filled with water
An emergency seas anchor may be constructed by using _____________.
an oar and canvas weighted down; a boat bucket; an air tank filled with water
When launching a life
at the embarkation deck
When launching a lifeboat, frapping lines should be rigged
at the embarkation deck
When launching a lifeboat, frapping lines should be rigged __________.
at the embarkation deck
The inside light in an inflatable liferaft is turned on
automatically as the liferaft inflates
A covered liferaft has very limited maneuverability. Which of the following is True concerning the beaching of a liferaft in a rough surf?
avoid beaching a life raft through rough surf unless it is an extreme emergency
Which of the following is the best action to take prior to attempting to land a survival craft through heavy surf?
await the aid of rescue vessels or aircraft
The signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats is __________.
specified on the muster list (station bill)
When launching a lifeboat, the tricing pennants should be released __________.
before the boat is lowered from the embarkation level
Number 3 lifeboat would be __________.
behind lifeboat number 1 on the starboard side
If the steersman of your lifeboat gives the command "Way enough", you should __________
complete the stroke, raise your oar slightly, swing it forward, and place it in the boat
On a rigid liferaft (SOLAS B pack) which is equipped with all of the required equipment you may NOT find a __________.
fishing kit
The painter which is to be attached to the thwart of a lifeboat should __________.
have a long eye splice at the end, and a hardwood toggle should be attached to the thwart with a lanyard
You have abandoned your vessel and are the person in charge of lifeboat No. 2. Which procedure should be followed when landing a boat under oars through a slight surf?
head into the seas, tripping the sea anchor and resetting between swells to allow back-watering to the beach
You have abandoned ship and find yourself aboard a lifeboat in heavy seas. Your boat is able to make way through the water. To prevent broaching, you should ___________.
head the boat into the swells to take a 30 to 40 degree angle on either bow and run as slow as possible without losing steerage
Which statement is TRUE concerning life preservers?
kapok life preservers must have vinyl-covered pad inserts
Which operation should be done when launching an inflatable liferaft by hand?
make sure the operating cord is secured to the vessel before throwing it over the side
The grab rail of a metal lifeboat is normally located __________.
near the turn of the bilge
Generally, what is used to inflate liferafts?
non-toxic gas
You have just abandoned ship and boarded a raft. After the raft is completely inflated you hear a whistling noise coming from a safety valve. You should __________.
not be alarmed unless it continues for a long time
Aluminum lifeboats are subject to damage by electrolytic corrosion (the aluminum being eaten away). In working around boats of aluminum you must be very careful __________.
not to leave steel or iron tools lying near these boats
Once you have established the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation, how should you drink it?
one third the daily ration three times daily
The operating cord on an inflatable liferaft also serves as a
painter
What is one of the FIRST things you would do on boarding an inflatable liferaft?
pick up other survivors
Stretchers are fitted in lifeboats to provide a
place for rowers to brace their feet
Stretchers are fitted in lifeboats to provide a ________.
place for rowers to brace their feet
Stretchers are fitted in lifeboats to provide a __________.
place for rowers to brace their feet
When using the rain water collection tubes on a liferaft, the first collection should be __________.
poured overboard because of salt washed off the canopy
What is NOT a function of the air supply on a covered lifeboat?
pressurize water spray system
What is NOT a function of the air supply of a covered lifeboat?
pressurizes water spray system
To release the davit cable of a davit launched life raft, you must __________.
pull on the release lanyard
After you have thrown the liferaft and stowage container into the water, you inflate the liferaft by __________.
pulling on the painter line
Under normal conditions a liferaft is released from its cradle by __________.
pushing the plunger on the hydrostatic release
Enclosed lifeboats which have been afloat over a long period of time require __________.
regular checks of bilge levels
Which sequence is correct when launching a lifeboat stowed in gravity davits?
release gripes, lift brake, release tricing pendants
As a vessel sinks to a depth of 15 feet, the hydrostatic trip releases the life raft from the cradle by _________.
releasing the tie-down strap
As a vessel sinks to a depth of 15 feet, the hydrostatic trip releases the liferaft container from its cradle by
releasing the tie-down strap
As a vessel sinks to a depth of 15 feet, the hydrostatic trip releases the liferaft container from its cradle by _______.
releasing the tie-down strap
As a vessel sinks to a depth of 15 feet, the hydrostatic trip releases the liferaft container from its cradle by ___________.
releasing the tie-down strap
When landing a lifeboat through heavy surf with a strong current running parallel to the beach (from right to left when facing from seaward) the recommended procedure is to __________.
rig a drogue with tripping line over the bow, back ashore with drogue tripped between breakers
When in command of a lifeboat under oars, what does the command "Backwater" mean?
row in astern motion
Your lifeboat has been adrift for several days when land is sighted. Which procedure should you use to survey a potential site to beach your lifeboat?
sail parallel to the coast on the leeward side of land, studying the terrain for possible landing sites
Which item is of the most use in getting a lifeboat away from a moving ship?
sea painter
The decision has been made to make landfall through a slight surf in an oar-propelled lifeboat. How should the sea anchor be utilized?
secure the towing line, as the wave overtakes the craft pull on the tripping line and order backwater advance to the beach
Where should Lifeboat hatchets be kept?
secured at each end of the boat with a lanyard
The painter of an inflatable liferaft should be __________.
secured to a permanent object on deck
In each inflatable liferaft, what equipment is provided to make quick, emergency, temporary repairs to large holes in the raft?
several various-sized sealing clamps
You are in the process of righting an inflatable liferaft that has inflated in an upside down position. Which statement is TRUE?
swim out from under the raft in a face up position to keep your life preserver clear of the raft
A person referring to the stern sheets of a lifeboat is speaking of __________.
the aftermost seating
Your vessel is equipped with totally enclosed lifeboats. Which statement is TRUE when the boat is enveloped in flames?
the air tank will provide ten minutes of air for survivors and the engine
In order for the automatic lifeboat drain to operate properly __________.
the cage must be free of rubbish or the ball may not seat properly
Landing a lifeboat through surf should only be done if absolutely necessary. What should be done with the lifeboat rudder if this type of landing is unavoidable?
the rudder should be unshipped, a steering oar will provide better maneuverability
An inflatable liferaft is thrown into the water from a sinking vessel. What should occur after the painter trips the CO2 bottles to inflate the raft?
the sea anchor should be deployed as soon as you are away from the vessel
What prevents an inflated liferaft from being pulled under by a vessel which sinks in water over 100 feet in depth?
the weak link in the painter line
What is TRUE concerning lifeboat gripes?
they may be adjusted by a turnbuckle
What is true concerning lifeboat gripes?
they may be adjusted by a turnbuckle
To launch a life raft by hand, you should __________.
throw the life raft over the side and pull the operating cord
To launch a life raft by hand, you should ________.
throw the liferaft over the side and pull the operating cord
To launch a life raft by hand, you should __________.
throw the liferaft over the side and pull the operating cord
An inflatable life raft can be launched by __________.
throwing the entire container overboard and pulling the operating cord to inflate the raft
If more than one raft is manned after the vessel has sunk, you should
tie the rafts together and try to stay in a single group
If more than one raft is manned after the vessel has sunk, you should ______.
tie the rafts together and try to stay in a single group
If more than one raft is manned after the vessel has sunk, you should __________.
tie the rafts together and try to stay in a single group
What is the purpose of the limit switch on gravity davits?
to cut off power when the davits are about 12 inches or more from the track safety stops
What is the purpose of the hydrostatic release on an inflatable liferaft?
to release the raft from the cradle automatically as the ship sinks
When lowering a boat with gravity davits, it will be pulled into the embarkation deck by
tricing pendants
When lowering a boat with gravity davits, it will be pulled into the embarkation deck by the ___.
tricing pendants
When lowering a boat with gravity davits, it will be pulled into the embarkation deck by the __________.
tricing pendants
Most lifeboats are equipped with __________.
unbalanced rudders
When lowering lifeboats in heavy seas, it is good practice to rig the frapping lines ___________________.
with a lead of about 45 degrees to the boat
Limit switches, winches, falls, etc. must be thoroughly inspected at least every ___.
year
