Shipboard Safety & Emergency Procedures Flashcards

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a portable fire extinguisher?

Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

When launching a lifeboat in rough seas, the boat should be lowered to the water:

Answer: From the leeward side of the vessel

Lifeboats should be launched from the leeward side so the vessel's hull provides shelter from wind and waves during boarding and launching.

What is the primary purpose of a painter line attached to a liferaft?

Answer: To secure the liferaft to the vessel until it is fully inflated and boarded

The painter line connects the liferaft to the vessel to keep it close for boarding and is cut or released once all survivors are aboard.

A hydrostatic release unit (HRU) on a liferaft automatically activates at a depth of approximately:

Answer: 4 meters (13 feet)

The HRU is designed to release the liferaft container and allow it to float free when the vessel sinks to approximately 4 meters (13 feet) depth.

What class of fire involves cooking oils and fats?

Answer: Class K

Class K fires involve cooking oils and fats and require wet chemical agents; they are distinct from Class B flammable liquid fires.

When conducting a man overboard (MOB) drill, the FIRST maneuver typically performed is:

Answer: Throw a life ring and sound three short blasts

The immediate response is to throw a lifebuoy (life ring) to the person, post a lookout keeping eyes on the victim, and sound three short blasts on the whistle.

Which document must be posted in each crew berthing space outlining emergency duties?

Answer: Muster List (Station Bill)

The Muster List (Station Bill) must be posted throughout the vessel and lists each crew member's emergency station and duties.