SAMS Safety Systems and Equipment 2

Question 1

Under SOLAS regulations, what is the minimum number of independent bilge pumps required on a cargo ship?

Accepted Answer

Two power-driven bilge pumps

Answer

One portable pump

Answer

Three bilge pumps of any type

Answer

One fixed and one portable pump

Question 2

A Type I PFD is designed primarily for use in which situation?

Accepted Answer

Rough or remote waters where rescue may be delayed

Answer

Calm inland waters with nearby rescue

Answer

Racing and high-speed boating

Answer

Shallow water swimming near a dock

Question 3

When inspecting an inflatable life raft, a surveyor finds the hydrostatic release unit (HRU) has exceeded its service date. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Replace the HRU before the vessel operates

Answer

Note it in the report but no immediate action needed

Answer

Test the HRU manually to confirm function

Answer

Increase inspection frequency to quarterly

Question 4

Which federal regulation governs the carriage of visual distress signals (VDS) on recreational vessels on coastal waters?

Accepted Answer

33 CFR Part 175

Answer

46 CFR Part 25

Answer

46 CFR Part 160

Answer

33 CFR Part 183

Question 5

A surveyor observes that a vessel's fire extinguisher gauge needle is in the green zone but the inspection tag is 4 years old. What should the surveyor note?

Accepted Answer

The extinguisher requires annual inspection and the 4-year gap is a deficiency

Answer

The extinguisher is serviceable since the gauge reads correctly

Answer

Tags are optional on vessels under 65 feet

Answer

The extinguisher should be replaced immediately regardless of gauge

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a sea cock (seacock) in a vessel's through-hull fitting?

Accepted Answer

To allow isolation of the hull opening to prevent flooding

Answer

To regulate engine cooling water flow rate

Answer

To provide a connection point for the bilge pump hose

Answer

To reduce drag by streamlining the through-hull opening

Question 7

According to ABYC standards, double-clamping of hose connections below the waterline is required when the hose inside diameter exceeds what measurement?

Accepted Answer

1 inch

Answer

1/2 inch

Answer

1-1/2 inches

Answer

2 inches