Emergency Procedures and Safety Flashcards
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A passenger falls overboard at night. What should you do FIRST?
Answer: Throw a throwable PFD toward the person immediately
Throwing a throwable PFD immediately gives the person in the water something to hold while you maneuver back to them.
What does a single prolonged blast of a horn (4–6 seconds) signal when leaving a dock?
Answer: Intention to depart from a berth
One prolonged blast signals a vessel's intention to depart from a dock or berth.
Which fire extinguisher class is required to fight a gasoline fire aboard a boat?
Answer: Class B
Class B extinguishers are designed for flammable liquid fires, including gasoline and other fuels common on boats.
What is the correct response when you discover a fuel leak below deck before starting the engine?
Answer: Ventilate the boat thoroughly and locate the leak before starting the engine
You must ventilate fully and find and fix the leak before starting the engine to prevent an explosion.
When signaling distress using a whistle, what pattern should you use?
Answer: One prolonged blast every two minutes
One prolonged blast sounded at intervals of not more than two minutes is a recognized sound distress signal.
A fire breaks out in the engine compartment. What should you do before using the fire extinguisher?
Answer: Shut off the fuel supply
Shutting off the fuel supply removes the fire's source and makes extinguishing more effective.
Which action is recommended when caught in a severe thunderstorm on open water?
Answer: Reduce speed, head into waves at an angle, and have all passengers don PFDs
Reducing speed and heading into waves at an angle improves stability, and PFDs protect passengers if the boat capsizes.