SOLAS Quiz 1 Latest 2023 Graded A

SOLAS Quiz 1 Latest 2023 Graded A The Safety of Life at Sea Convention was developed by the International Maritime Organization SOLAS requires a lifesaving training manual be provided in each crew cabin or in the recreation and messrooms the abandon ship signal on the ship's whistle is more than 6 short blasts and 1 longs blast the signal given to commence lowering of the lifeboats is specified on the muster list (station bill) when whistle signals are used for launching lifeboats, one short blast means lower all boats traditionally, the signal for fire aboard ship is continuous sounding of the ship's whistle and general alarm for at least 10 seconds While reading the muster list you see that "3 short blasts on the whistle and 3 short rings on the general alarm bells" is the signal for dismissal from fire and emergency stations each crewmember has an assigned firefighting station. This assignment is shown on the muster list Fire and abandon ship stations and duties may be found on the muster list it is the responsibility of the Master to ensure that temporary personnel and visitors are advised of emergency stations seeing that all hands are familiar with their duties, as specified in the muster list, is the responsibility of the Master which information MUST be entered on the muster list duties and station of each person during emergencies preparation of muster lists and signing of same is the responsibility of the Master of the vessel the muster list must be posted in conspicuous locations and signed by the Master where should the muster lists be posted? (crew's acc. spaces, on the navigating bridge, in the engine room,) all of the above the muster list (station bill) shows each person's lifeboat station, duties during abandonment, basic instructions, and all emergency signals all personnel should be familiar with the lifeboats boarding and operation procedures If passengers are on board when an abandon ship drill is carried out, they should take part all MODU personnel should be familiar with the survival craft's boarding and operating procedures A new crewman reports on board. He must be trained in the use of the ship's lifesaving appliances within what time period? 2 weeks the Master of a small passenger vessel must conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instruction as necessary to ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies the Master of a cargo or tank vessel shall be responsible that each lifeboat, except those free-fall launched, is lowered to the water with crew and maneuvered at least once every three months If the OCMI has NOT granted an extension, free-fall lifeboats must be lowered into the water and launched with the assigned crew at least once every 6 months all lifeboats, rescue boats, and rigid-type liferafts shall be stripped, cleaned, and thoroughly overhauled at least once every year on offshore drilling units, the lifeboats' fuel tanks must be emptied and the fuel changed at least once every 12 months Limit switches, winches, falls, etc. must be thoroughly inspected at least every year The instructions for rescue boats and liferafts on an OSV must be approved by the Coast Guard You must ensure that lifesaving equipment is readily accessible for use a person who observes an individual fall overboard from an OSV should call for help and keep the individual in sight if you see an individual fall overboard, you should all of the above On board an OSV, the key to the most rapid and effective response to a man overboard situation is good communication