#0087 Personal Survaival and

So you can meet your friends at a safe place when an alarm is sounding So you know where to meet if an alarm is sounding So you can meet at a place that is good for preparing yourself an

#0087 Personal Survival and Survival Craf

1 What is the meaning of this symbol?

Radar transceiver

Change oil filter on lifeboat engine

Turn in shown direction

Radar reflector

2 When abandoning the ship, what is the first thing you do?

You go to any muster station

You ask your captain for advice what to do

You go to the roll for identifying your duties

You put on warm clothes, immersion suits, lifejacket and go to your muster station.

3 You should not abandon the ship until ordered to do so

Correct

Wrong

4 When you have to board a life raf, it is better to jump in the water, instead of jumping into the raf

Correct

Wrong

5 So you can meet your friends at a safe place when an alarm is sounding

So you know where to meet if an alarm is sounding

So you can meet at a place that is good for preparing yourself and the equipment for handling a potential hazard on board the ship

So you have a place to meet if there is a potential hazard on board the ship

6 You witness a person fall over board What do you do?

You yell “Man over board” and continue with your work

You run immediately to alert the bridge

You yell “man over board”, throw a buoyant article and then alert the bridge

You throw out a buoyant article and then keep an eye to the person over board

7 What is a “man over board” buoy?

A lifebuoy with a smoke signal and a rope

A normal lifebuoy

A lifebuoy with a distress light and a smoke signal

A lifebuoy with a distress light and a rope

8 Where do we find the pyrotechnic equipment?

In the lifeboat, life raft and in a locker on the bridge

In the lifeboat

In the lifeboat and in the life raf

In a locker on the bridge deck

9 Hand flares can reach an altitude of about 300 meters and burn for more than 40 seconds

Correct

Wrong

10 There are at least three portable VHF radios on board your ship Why do you have them, and where are they located?

They are for emergency use only and are located in the lifeboat

They are for emergency use and are located on the bridge, but can be used for work operations if there are separate batteries for emergency use and work operations located on the bridge.

They are for emergency and work operations and are located at the embarkation station

They are for emergency use and working operations and are located at the ships office

11 The EPIRB is usually located on the bridge deck

Correct

Wrong

12 Where do you find your lifejacket on board?

In the lifeboat

In the life raf

In your cabin or the bridge

On the bridge deck

In boxes near the mustering station

13 What do we not find in a lifeboat?

First aid kit and pyrotechnic equipment

Radar reflector and tools for minor engine adjustments

Fire extinguisher

Life jackets

14 The three main causes of death among people in distress are?

Overheating, dehydration and low moral to survive

Exposure to cold, dehydration and drinking sea water

Exposure to cold, low moral and nothing to eat

Seasickness, dehydration and low moral to survive

15 What is the most important quality when you should stay alive in distress?

Warm clothing which can help to reduce the sensation of hunger and will prevent you from getting cold

Hope and staying power combined with training in emergency procedures

If hungry or thirsty, try to think about something else to take your mind off it

Practising good behaviour and tactfulness which minimalise suffering and distress

16 Why should you let the guideline touch the sea or the ship before you grab the line?

You could be electrocuted

The rescuer will handle the line himself

You should not let it touch the sea and grab it as soon as you can

Because if the helicopter turns you can be injured by the guideline

17 A seasick person may lose heat rapidly if he is inactive

Correct

Wrong

18 There are only three litres of drinking water on board the lifeboat so you must not use any of it for at least one or two days

Correct

Wrong

19 It is not necessary to use the seat belt in the lifeboat if there is no wind and the sea is calm

Correct

Wrong

20 If you have to abandon the ship How do you know what to do with the lifeboat? You go to the muster list and see what your duties are

You have participated in both familiarization tour and drill

You just ask your safety officer

You ask your captain

21 There is oil burning on the sea at the ships side You are the lifeboat commander and what is the first thing you do?

You move to the furthest available seat and fasten your seat belt

You launch the lifeboat and starts the water spray

You note the compass bearing of the wind direction

You check directions to a safe area

22 Experience has shown that certain vital actions must be taken as soon as possible

to maximise the chances of survival In what order do we have these four key words? Stream – Close – Marshal – Maintain

Close – Stream – Maintain – Marshal

Marshal – Stream – Close – Maintain

Stream – Marshal – Maintain – Close

23 In the lifeboat you have some detection equipment already on board, what is it you have to bring with you from the bridge?

Pyrotechnic equipment

SART and portable VHF radios

Radar reflector and waterproof torch

Hand flares and signaling mirrors

24 Is there any First Aid kit onboard the lifeboat?

Yes

Yes, but only in enclosed lifeboats

No, you must bring it with you

No, there is only oxygen tanks inside the lifeboat