Safety Systems & Standards Flashcards
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What color is a USCG-approved visual distress signal (VDS) flare required to burn?
Answer: Red
USCG-approved pyrotechnic VDS flares must burn red to be internationally recognized as a distress signal.
Under 46 CFR, what bilge pump capacity is required for uninspected passenger vessels under 65 feet?
Answer: Sufficient to control bilge water accumulation under normal conditions
46 CFR requires bilge pumps sufficient to control water accumulation under normal operating conditions rather than a fixed GPM minimum for these vessels.
What interval does the USCG require for re-inspection of inflatable liferafts?
Answer: Every year
USCG regulations require inflatable liferafts to be inspected at an approved facility annually.
Which agency enforces MARPOL Annex V garbage discharge restrictions in U.S. waters?
Answer: USCG and EPA jointly
Both the USCG and EPA share enforcement authority over MARPOL Annex V garbage restrictions in U.S. waters.
What is the maximum permissible oil content in bilge water discharged beyond 12 nautical miles under MARPOL Annex I?
Answer: 15 ppm
MARPOL Annex I permits discharge of bilge water with oil content not exceeding 15 ppm beyond 12 nautical miles from shore.
Which type of fire extinguisher agent is most appropriate for a galley grease fire on a vessel?
Answer: Class K wet chemical
Class K wet chemical extinguishers are specifically rated for cooking oil and grease fires common in galley environments.
What is the function of a hydrostatic release unit (HRU) on an inflatable liferaft?
Answer: Releases the raft automatically when water pressure reaches 1.5–4 meters depth
An HRU automatically releases and inflates the liferaft when it senses water pressure at 1.5–4 meters depth as a vessel sinks.