Safety and Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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Which document must be completed before starting any hot-work on a tanker?
Answer: Hot-Work Permit signed by the master or responsible officer
A Hot-Work Permit issued by the master or chief officer is mandatory to control ignition sources near flammable cargo or vapors.
What is the function of a fixed foam system in a tanker's cargo area?
Answer: It suppresses fires on the cargo deck by smothering flammable liquid surfaces
Deck foam systems apply a foam blanket over burning or spilled flammable liquids to cut off oxygen and halt combustion.
A crew member discovers an unconscious colleague in a pump room. The CORRECT immediate action is to:
Answer: Sound the alarm, don SCBA, and retrieve the victim with a rescue team
Pump rooms can contain toxic or oxygen-deficient atmospheres; only a rescue team with proper breathing apparatus should enter.
MARPOL Annex I applies to tankers primarily regarding:
Answer: Prevention of pollution by oil
MARPOL Annex I sets regulations for preventing oil pollution from ships including discharge limits, oily water separators, and oil record books.
In an emergency where a tanker's steering gear fails, the vessel should be steered using:
Answer: Emergency steering from the steering gear room
All vessels must have an emergency steering position in the steering gear room that allows manual control when the bridge steering fails.
What information must be included in a Dangerous Goods declaration for chemicals carried in bulk on a tanker?
Answer: UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, and quantity
IMO requires the UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, and quantity to ensure emergency responders have accurate hazard information.
The International Safety Management (ISM) Code requires tanker operators to establish a Safety Management System (SMS) that includes:
Answer: Emergency preparedness procedures including drills and response plans
The ISM Code mandates that companies establish emergency preparedness plans, conduct drills, and ensure crew know their emergency duties.