Lifeboatman exam stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which statement is TRUE concerning life preservers? A. Buoyant vests may be substituted for life preservers B. Kapok life preservers must have vinyl-covered pad inserts C. Life preservers must always be worn with the same side facing outward D. Life preservers are not designed to turn a persons face clear of the water when unconscious -ANSWERS B A sea anchor ____________. -ANSWERS a cone shaped bag used to slow down the wind drift effect You have abandoned ship and after two days i...

The safety of life at sea convention was developed by the: - ANSWERSInternational Maritime Organization SOLAS requires a lifesaving training manual be provided in each crew cabin or in the: - ANSWERSrecreation and messrooms The most important reason for taking anti-seasickness pills as soon as possible after entering a liferaft is to - ANSWERSprevent loss of body moisture by vomiting One of the first actions to be taken by survivors when they have boarded an inflatable is to - ANSWERSta...

Kapok life preservers must have what? - ANSWERSVinyl- covered pad inserts What is a sea anchor? - ANSWERSA cone shaped bag used to slow down the wind drift effect. What is the purpose of the air tanks in a lifeboat? - ANSWERSTo keep the boat afloat if flooded Which data is not painted on the bow of a lifeboat? a)Number of persons allowed b)Name of the vessel c)Weight of the boat d)Port of registry - ANSWERSc)Weight of the boat What is the purpose of the limit switch on a gra...