Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Emergency Procedures and Drills

Question 1

Under SOLAS regulations, a muster drill for passengers must be conducted within how many hours of departure?

Accepted Answer

Before departure or within 24 hours

Answer

12 hours

Answer

24 hours

Answer

48 hours

Question 2

What signal is used on a cruise ship to call all crew to emergency stations?

Accepted Answer

Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle or alarm

Answer

One short blast on the ship's horn

Answer

Three long blasts on the horn

Answer

Continuous ringing of the dinner bell

Question 3

A cruise ship's emergency organization is documented in which plan?

Accepted Answer

Safety Management System (SMS) Muster List

Answer

International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Plan

Answer

Cargo Stowage Plan

Answer

Port Arrival Checklist

Question 4

What type of fire extinguisher is recommended for a Class B fire involving flammable liquids in a ship's galley?

Accepted Answer

Foam or wet chemical extinguisher

Answer

Water extinguisher

Answer

CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher

Answer

Sand bucket only

Question 5

How often must cruise ship crews conduct a full-ship fire drill under SOLAS?

Accepted Answer

At least once per month

Answer

Once per voyage

Answer

Every 90 days

Answer

Once per year

Question 6

What is the first priority when the order 'Abandon Ship' is given?

Accepted Answer

Account for all persons and ensure everyone is in lifejackets at muster stations

Answer

Secure all watertight doors

Answer

Lower all lifeboats immediately

Answer

Send a distress signal