Lifesaving and Survival Craft Flashcards
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What is the minimum number of immersion suits required to be carried on a cargo vessel in US waters?
Answer: One for every person on board
SOLAS requires one immersion suit for every person on board cargo vessels operating in cold water regions.
During a man overboard drill, which side of the vessel should the rescue boat be launched from?
Answer: The leeward side
The rescue boat is launched from the leeward side to provide a lee for the rescue operation and reduce risk to the boat.
What color smoke is produced by a distress signal pyrotechnic used during daytime?
Answer: Orange
Daytime distress smoke signals produce orange smoke, which is highly visible against sea and sky.
An EPIRB operating on 406 MHz transmits distress signals to which satellite system?
Answer: GEOSAR/LEOSAR (COSPAS-SARSAT)
406 MHz EPIRBs transmit to the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite network, which includes both geostationary and polar-orbiting satellites.
How should a lifeboat engine be tested during a weekly inspection?
Answer: Run it for at least 3 minutes
SOLAS requires lifeboats engines to be run for at least 3 minutes during each weekly inspection.
What is the purpose of a painter line on a liferaft?
Answer: To activate the CO2 inflation system when pulled
The painter line connects the liferaft container to the vessel; pulling it activates the hydrostatic inflator or manual inflation.
What is the recommended body position for a person in the water without an immersion suit to reduce heat loss?
Answer: Assume the HELP (Heat Escape Lessening Posture) position
HELP position (knees drawn to chest, arms crossed over the chest) minimizes heat loss from the groin, armpits, and chest.