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The Safety of Life at Sea Convention was dev by the:
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International Maritime Organization
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SOLAS requires a lifesaving training manual be provided in each crew cabin or in the :
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recreation and messrooms
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The most important reason for taking anti-seasickness pills as soon as possible after entering a liferaft is to:
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prevent loss of body moisture by vomiting
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One of the 1st actions to be taken by survivors when they have boarded an inflatable liferaft is to:
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take an antiseasickness pill
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When collecting condensation for drinking water:
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a sponge used to mop up and store condensation must be kept salt free
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When using the rainwater collection tubes on a liferaft, the 1st collection should be:
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poured overboard bc of salt washed off the canopy
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You have abandoned ship and are in charge of a liferaft. How much water per day should you permit each occupant to drink after the 1st 24 hrs?:
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1 pint or half a quart
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Once you have established the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation, how should you drink it?
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one third the daily ration three times daily
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Seawater may be used for drinking:
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under no conditions
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Drinking salt water will:
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dehydrate you
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Provided every effort is made to preserve body moisture content by avoiding perspiration, how long is it normally possible to survive without water?
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8 to 14 days
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After abandoning a vessel, water that is consumed withing the first 24 hrs will:
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pass through the body with little absorbed by the system
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When should you first have any food or water after boarding a lifeboat or liferaft?
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after 24 hrs
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If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your legs should be:
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extended straight down and crossed at the ankles
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When abandoning ship and jumping into the water from a substantial height w/o a life jacket, you should:
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jump feet first, covering your nose and mouth with one hand and grasping the opposing upper arm with the other
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If you must jump from a MODU, your posture should include:
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holding down the life preserver against the chest with one arm crossing the other, covering the mouth and nose with a hand, and feet together
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If you wear extra clothing when entering the water after abandoning ship it will:
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preserve body heat
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In evacuation from a MODU, an individual w/o the option of a survival craft or liferaft should enter the water on the leeward side, except when:
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there is burning oil on the water
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In evacuation from a MODU, an individual w/o the option of a survival craft or liferaft should enter the water on the leeward side, except when:
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there is hydrogen sulfide present
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In evacuation from a MODU, an individual w/o the option of a survival craft or liferaft should enter the water on the leeward side, except when:
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there is a severe list to the windward side of the MODU
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If you must enter water on which there is an oil fire, you should:
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enter the water on the windward side of the vessel
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If you must swim through an oil fire, you should NOT:
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swim with the wind
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If there are a number of survivors in the water after abandoning ship, they should:
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form a small circular group to create a warmer pocket of water in the center of the circle
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To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, they should:
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be placed in the middle of a small circle formed by the other survivors in the water
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When a helicopter is lifting personnel from a survival craft, the other individuals in the craft should:
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remain seated inside the craft to provide body weight for stability
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You are involved in an emergency landing of a helicopter on the water. You should inflate your life jacket:
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after exiting clear of the helicopter
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A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up with a lifeboat. if the person appears in danger of drowning, the lifeboat should make:
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the most direct approach
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When a man who is conscious has fallen overboard is being picked up by a lifeboat, the boat should approach with the wind:
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just off the bow and the victim to leeward
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You are approaching a disabled vessel in order to remove survivors from it. If your vessel drifts faster than the disabled vessel, how should you make your approach?
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to windward of the disabled vessel
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You are picking up an unconscious person that has fallen overboard in a fresh breeze. For safety reasons a small craft should approach with the:
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victim to windward
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You are trying to rescue survivors from a wrecked vessel on fire, you should approach:
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to windward of the wrecked vessel
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When transferring survivors form a survival craft to a rescue vessel, personnel on board the craft should:
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remain seated inside the survival craft and make the transfer one person at a time
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When a rescue vessel approaches a survival craft in heavy seas, the person in charge of the survival craft should:
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wait for calmer weather before transferring personnel
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You are proceeding to a distress site. The survivors are in liferafts. What will make your ship more visible to the survivors?
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turning on all available deck lights at night
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You are proceeding to a distress site where the survivors are in liferafts. Which action will assist in making your vessel more visible to the survivors?
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making smoke in daylight
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On which type davit does the davit head stay at the same height?
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radial
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Which type of davit is not considered to be a mechanical davit?
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radial
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A mechanical davit is designed to automatically:
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lift the boat off the inboard chocks
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Your vessel is equipped with mechanical davits. When stowing the lifeboat after a drill while underway, you should:
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ensure the falls are taut
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While cranking out a quadrantal davit, slippage of the quadrant due to excessive wear or failure of the teeth in the quadrant will cause the:
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davit arm to pivot on the traveling nut and the head to fall outboard
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The boat is stowed on the davit rather than on a cradle with which type of davit?
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crescent
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What is required to launch a boat stowed in a crescent davit?
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crank the crescent out
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The pivot pin at the base of a sheath-screw boom davit must be:
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periodically removed for inspection and lubricated
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The type of davit on which you must turn a crank to order to swing the lifeboat out over the ship's side is a:
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sheath-screw davit
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Many sheath-screw davits have markings to indicate the maximum angle to which they should be cranked out. If the angle is exceeded, the davit:
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screw may come out of the sheath
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Which davit type may be operated by one man?
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gravity
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The most common type of davit found on merchant vessels today is the :
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gravity
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On open lifeboats, the purpose of the wire stretched between the davit heads is to:
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support the manropes
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Frapping Lines:
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reduce the swinging of the lifeboat at the embarkation level
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Frapping lines are fitted to lifeboat davits to:
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reduce the swinging of the lifeboat as it is being lowered from the embarkation level
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Lines passed around the falls to hold the boat while passengers are boarding are:
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frapping lines
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When launching a lifeboat, frapping lines should be rigged:
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at the embarkation deck
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When lowering lifeboats in heavy seas, a god practice is to rig frapping lines:
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with a lead of about 45 degrees of the boat
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The purpose of the tricing pendants is to:
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hold a lifeboat next to the embarkation deck while loading
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What is the purpose fo tricing pendants?
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they hold the lifeboat alongside the embarkation deck
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When lowering a boat with gravity davits, it will be pulled into the embarkation deck by the:
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tricing pendants
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IN launching a lifeboat, when should the tricing pendants be released?
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after all people have been emarked
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After the boat is at the top of the davit heads. the davit arms begin moving up the tracks and are stopped by the:
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limit switch
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Limit switches are used on which davits?
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gravity
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Limit switches:
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cut off power to the winch when the lifeboat nears the final stowed position
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The limit switches on a MODUs survival craft winch system:
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stop the winch just before the craft reaches the final stowage position
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Limit switches on gravity davits should be tested by:
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pushing the switch lever arm while the winch is running
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The governor brake on a lifeboat winch shall be capable of controlling the speed of lowering a fully equipped lifeboat from a cargo ship at:
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not more than 120 ft per minute
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The maximum speed of lowering for a lifeboat on gravity davits is controlled by the:
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governor brake
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When lifeboat winches with grooved drums are fitted on a vessel the lead sheaves to the drums shall be located to provide fleet angles of not more than:
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8 degrees
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Winch drums for lifeboat falls shall have a diameter at the base fo the groove equal to at least:
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16 times the diameter of the wire rope
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In launching a covered lifeboat, what would safely lower the lifeboat from inside the lifeboat cabin?
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winch remote control wire
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What is the accepted standard for wire rope falls used in connection with the lifeboat gear?
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6 x 19 regular-lay filler wire rope
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The falls on gravity davits are:
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wire
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Blocks and falls used as lifeboat gear must be designed w/ a minimum safety factor of:
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6, based on the max working load
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According to the regulations for lifeboat falls, which action must be taken at 30 month intervals?
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end for ended
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According to the SOLAS regulations, lifeboat falls must be renewed at intervals of how man years?
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5
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According to the regulations for lifeboat falls, which action must be taken with the falls no later than 5 yr intervals?
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renewed
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Preventer bars are fitted on lifeboat releasing gear to prevent:
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accidental unhooking when the falls become slack
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ON a lifeboat equipped with Rottmer type releasing gear, turning the releasing lever releases:
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both falls at the same time even if the boat has not reached the water
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To disengage a survival craft suspended form the cable above the water, you must pull the safety pin and:
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pull the hook release handle and use the ratchet bar
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An "on load" release system on a survival craft means the cable can be released:
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at any time
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The "offload" release system on a survival craft is designed to be activated:
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when there is no load on the cable
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What size bilge pump is required for a lifeboat which has a capacity of 675 cubic ft?
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2
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In an open lifeboat, the lifeboat compass is usually:
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placed in a fixed bracket when being used
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Lifeboat hatchets should be:
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secured at each end of the boat with a lanyard
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A sweep oar is an oar that is:
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longer than the others used for steering
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The number of rowing oars that must be carried in a motor propelled open lifeboat on a cargo vessel is:
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specified by the manufacturer
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The steering oar in a lifeboat is:
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longer than the others and should be lashed to the stern
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The steering oar in a lifeboat is usually referred to as the:
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sweep oar
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How should the lifeboat sea painter be rigged?
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secured to the inboard side of a forward thwart and led inboard of the falls
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If a lifeboat is stowed 40 ft above the light water draft and 200 ft from the bow, how long must the sea painter be?
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80 ft
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The min length of a painter for a lifeboat in ocean service is:
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2 times the distance from the boat deck to the light waterline or 50 ft whichever is greater
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The painter which is to be attached to the thwart of a lifeboat should:
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have a long eye splice at the end, and a hardwood toggle should be attached to the thwart with a lanyard
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The sea painter of a lifeboat should be led:
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forward and outside of all obstructions
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A sea anchor is:
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a cone shaped bag used to slow down the wind drift effect
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Due to the shape of the sea anchor, the best way to haul it back aboard is by:
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its trip line
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Spreading oil on the open sea has the effect of:
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preventing the wave crests from breaking
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The purpose of the the tripping line on a sea anchor is to:
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aid in its recovery
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When a sea anchor for a lifeboat is properly rigged, it will:
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help to prevent broaching
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When you stream a sea anchor, you should make sure that the holding line is:
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long enough to cause the pull to be more horizontal than downward
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You are in a lifeboat in a heavy sea. Your boat is dead in the water and unable to make way. To prevent broaching, you should:
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put out the sea anchor
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Your small vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the possibility of capsizing by:
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rigging a sea anchor
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When using a hand held smoke signal from a lifeboat, you should activate the signal:
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on the downwind side
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Which visual distress signal is acceptable for daylight use only?
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hand held orange smoke distress flare
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When should you use distress flares and rockets?
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only when there is a chance of their being seen by rescue vessels
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Which item of lifeboat equipment would be most suitable for night signaling to a ship on the horizon?
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a red parachute flare
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How many liters of water per person must be carried in lifeboats on a tankship sailing a coastwise route?
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3
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On an oceangoing vessel, for each person a lifeboat (w/o desalting kts) is certified to carry, the boat must be supplied with:
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3 liters of water
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The required amount of water for each person in a lifeboat on an oceangoing vessel, on an international voyage, is:
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3 liters
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When the survival craft is supplied with bottles of compressed air they are used for:
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an air suply for personnel
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When operating the air supply system in a covered lifeboat the:
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hatches, doors, and oar ports should be closed
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With the air supply on, the air pressure in an enclosed lifeboat will be:
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greater than outside air pressure
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The air cylinder bottles in the survival craft should be refilled with:
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compressed air
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Why are lifeboats usually double enders?
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they are more seaworthy and less likely to be swamped or broach to
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In order for the automatic lifeboat drain to operate properly:
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the cage must be free fo rubbish or the ball may not seat properly
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Prior to lowering the lifeboat, the most important item to check is the:
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boat plug
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Upon hearing the abandon ship signal, you put on your life jacket and report to your station. After the cover is removed you board your open lifeboat. The 1st thing to do is:
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put the cap on the drain
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Aluminum lifeboats are subject to damage by electrolyte corrosion. In working around boats of aluminum you must be very careful:
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not to leave steel or iron tools lying in or near these boats
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In order to prevent galvanic corrosion, an aluminum boat must be insulated from the davits and gripes. Which of the following is acceptable as an insulator?
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hard rubber
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The grab rail of a metal lifeboat is normally located:
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along the turn of the bilge
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The survival capsule is manufactured with fire retardant:
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fiberglass
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The bottom row of plating next to the keel of a lifeboat is known as the:
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garboard strake
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Most lifeboats are equipped with:
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unbalanced rudders
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The purpose for the bag or box on top of some survival craft is to:
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right the craft in case of capsizing
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A person referring to the stern sheets of a lifeboat is speaking of:
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the aftermost seating
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The purpose of a water spray system on a covered lifeboat is to:
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keep the lifeboat from reaching combustion temperature while operating in a fire
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The sprinkler system of an enclosed lifeboat is used to:
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cool the craft in a fire
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With the sprinkler system and air system on and all hatches shut, the survival craft will provide protection from a :
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fire and toxic environment
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The purpose of air tanks in a lifeboat is to:
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keep the boat afloat if flooded
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A fully loaded motor propelled lifeboat must be capable of attaining a speed of at least:
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6 knots thru smooth water
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The engine in a covered lifeboat is fueled with:
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DIESEL OIL
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A motor lifeboat shall carry sufficient fuel to operate continuously for a period of:
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24 hrs
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If the engine of a survival craft does not start, check to see:
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that the fuel valve is open
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The backup system on an electric start survival craft is a:
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hand crank
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Aboard a survival craft, ether can be used to:
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start the engine in cold weather
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When inspecting a survival craft, you should check to make sure that the:
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hydraulic pressure is w/i the specified range
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ON offshore drilling units, all lifeboats are required to be marked with the:
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number of persons allowed in the boat
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The lifeboat releasing gear lever should be marked with the words:
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"DANGER, LEVER DROPS BOAT"
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IN painting a lifeboat following its overhaul, which parts must be painted bright red?
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the releasing gear lever
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The tops of the thwarts, side benches, and the footings of a lifeboat are painted which color?
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international orange
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What is the minimum number of deck officers, able seaman or certificated persons required for a lifeboat on a vessel in ocean service?
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2
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The abandon ship signal is:
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more than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast of the ship's whistle and the same signal on the alarm
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The signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats is:
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specified on the muster list
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When whistle signals are used for launching lifeboats, one short blast means:
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lower all boats
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Tradionally, the signal for fire aboard ship is:
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continuous sounding of the ship's whistle and alarm for at least 10 secs
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While reading the muster list you see that "3 short blasts on the whistle and 3 short rings on the alarm" is the signal for:
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dismissal from fire and emergency stations
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A certificated lifeboatman assigned to command the lifeboat should:
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have a list of the persons assigned to the lifeboat
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It is the responsibility of the Master to ensure that:
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temporary personnel and visitors are advised of emergency stations
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Which info MUST be entered on the muster list?
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duties and station of each person during emergencies
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Preparation of muster lists and signing of same is the responsibility of the:
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Master
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All MODU personnel should be familiar with the survival craft's:
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boarding and operating procedures
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If passengers are on board when an abandon ship drill is carried out, they should:
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take part
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A new crewman reports on board. He must be trained in the use of the ship's lifesaving appliances w/i what time period?
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2 weeks
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The Master of a small passenger vessel must conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instruction as necessary:
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to ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies
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The required portable radio apparatus on an international voyage must be stowed in:
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the radio room, bridge, or protected location
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The required portable radio shall be stored in the proper location and be:
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readily accessible for transfer to a lifeboat
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If there are no alternatives for escape, what is the max height that the survival craft could be dropped into the water?
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10 ft
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When launching an open lifeboat by falls, the boathooks should be:
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used for fending off
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A self-righting survival craft will return to an upright position provided that all personnel:
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are seated with seat belts on and doors shut
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If the survival craft is not loaded to full capacity, the personnel should be:
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loaded equally on both sides with more aft
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WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOWERING THE SURVIVAL CRAFT?
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helmsman
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In rough weather, when a ship is able to maneuver, it is best to launch a lifeboat:
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on the lee side
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If you must abandon a rig in VERY HEAVY SEAS, in a survival craft, when should you remove the safety pin and pull the hook release?
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immediately upon launching
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During an abandonment or drill, the 1st person to arrive at the survival craft should:
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open the doors and prepare the craft for boarding
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Which item is of the most use in getting a lifeboat away from a moving ship?
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boat hook
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When hoisting a boat on gravity type davits using an electric motor driven winch, the davit arms should be brought up:
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until just before they make contact with the limit switch, and then hand cranked to their final position
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When operating gravity davits, the:
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davits should always be hand cranked the last 12 inches into the final stowed position
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While retrieving the survival craft, the engine should be stopped:
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when the craft clears the water
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What is the best procedure for picking up a lifeboat at sea while utilizing the lifeboat's sea painter?
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place the lifeboat ahead and to leeward of your ship with the wind about broad on the bow of your ship
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When picking up a lifeboat at sea with way on the ship, the sea painter should be secured:
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well forward in the lifeboat
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When retrieving the survival craft, the helmsman should instruct the crewman to:
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check that hooks are fully locked in place
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When retrieving the survival craft, the winch operator should stop the winch and check:
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that the cable has not jumped any grooves on the drum
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After being launched form MODUs, totally enclosed survival craft which have been afloat over a long period require:
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regular checks of bilge levels
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If water is rising in the bilge of a lifeboat you should FIRST:
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check the bilge drain plug
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What is one of the FIRST actions you should take after abandoning and clearing away from a vessel?
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identify the person in charge
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If help has not arrived in 10-12 hrs after you abandon a MODU in a survival craft, you should:
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shut down the engines and set the sea anchor
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After you activate your emergency position indicating radio beacon you should:
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leave it on continuously
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When a boat turns broadside to heavy seas and winds, thus exposing the boat to the danger of capsizing, the boat has:
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broached
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Steering a motor lifeboat broadside to the sea could cause it to:
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capsize
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If you must land on a beach with an oar-propelled lifeboat through a heavy surf, the recommended method is to:
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keep the bow into the seas with the sea anchor out over the bow, and row to meet the breaking waves
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When a sea anchor is used in landing stern first in a heavy surf, sternway is checked by:
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slacking the tripping line and towing the sea anchor by the holding line
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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:
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rig a drogue with tripping line over the bow, back ashore with drogue tripped between breakers
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A right-handed prop will cause the survival craft to:
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walk the stern to port in reverse
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In heavy seas, the helmsman should steer the motor lifeboat:
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into the seas
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Knowing the compass head that is 90deg to the side of a MODU will enable the operator of a survival craft to initially steer:
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away in fire and smoke
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