Emergency and Contingency Procedures Flashcards
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A vessel requests permission to conduct emergency lightering operations due to flooding. What is VTS's primary concern in approving this?
Answer: Selecting a location that minimizes hazard to other traffic and environmental risk
Emergency lightering location selection must balance the vessel's urgent need with minimizing risk to other traffic and reducing environmental impact.
What is the VTS operator's responsibility when EPIRB activation is detected within the VTS area?
Answer: Immediately report to the Rescue Coordination Center and attempt to identify the vessel
EPIRB activation is treated as a distress signal; VTS must immediately report to the Rescue Coordination Center and work to identify the vessel.
During a VTS system power failure, operators should immediately switch to which backup resource?
Answer: Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) backed systems and backup radio equipment
Contingency plans require UPS-backed systems and backup radio equipment to maintain communications and tracking during power failures.
A vessel reports a crew member with a life-threatening medical emergency. Which resource should VTS contact to coordinate medical guidance at sea?
Answer: CIRM (Centro Internazionale Radio Medico) or equivalent telemedicine service
CIRM or an equivalent maritime telemedicine service provides specialized 24/7 medical advice for emergencies at sea when evacuation is not immediately possible.
When a vessel is declared 'in distress' within a VTS area, what happens to the VTS operator's authority over that vessel?
Answer: The Rescue Coordination Center assumes overall coordination while VTS continues supporting
The Rescue Coordination Center takes overall command of the distress situation while VTS continues to support by managing surrounding traffic and providing information.
Which of the following is a VTS operator's duty when a vessel reports a collision with another vessel?
Answer: Secure the vessels' positions in traffic records and initiate emergency response coordination
VTS must immediately document positions, assess injuries and vessel condition, and coordinate emergency response including medical and salvage assistance.
What is the significance of a 'Notice to Mariners' issued by VTS following a maritime emergency?
Answer: It informs all mariners of hazards or restrictions resulting from the emergency
A Notice to Mariners broadcasts updated navigational information about hazards, closures, or restrictions created by the emergency for all vessels in the area.