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Safety Procedures Flashcards

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  1. When a vessel reports a medical emergency aboard, what is the VTS operator's FIRST priority action?

    Answer: Obtain the vessel's position and nature of the emergency

    Obtaining the vessel's position and the nature of the emergency is the first step to coordinate an appropriate response.

  2. Under what circumstance may a VTS operator issue a navigational warning to ALL vessels in the service area?

    Answer: When a hazard exists that could affect the safety of all traffic in the area

    Navigational warnings are broadcast to all vessels when a hazard poses a risk to the general safety of navigation in the area.

  3. A vessel reports loss of steering in a narrow channel. Which action should the VTS operator take IMMEDIATELY?

    Answer: Alert all vessels in the vicinity and restrict traffic as needed

    Alerting nearby traffic and restricting movements prevents collision while the disabled vessel manages the emergency.

  4. What does the term 'security call' refer to in VHF radio procedure?

    Answer: A safety announcement of a navigational hazard or meteorological warning

    SÉCURITÉ is the ITU safety signal used to announce navigational hazards or important meteorological warnings.

  5. A VTS operator receives an incomplete MAYDAY relay from a passing vessel. The distressed vessel's position is unknown. What is the best immediate step?

    Answer: Broadcast the MAYDAY relay to all stations with the partial information available

    Broadcasting a MAYDAY relay immediately with available information activates the widest search and rescue response.

  6. Which federal agency holds primary responsibility for search and rescue coordination in US coastal and inland waters?

    Answer: U.S. Coast Guard

    The U.S. Coast Guard is the lead federal agency for maritime search and rescue operations in US waters.

  7. What is the purpose of a Vessel Traffic Service 'safety fairway' designation?

    Answer: To define areas where anchoring is prohibited to keep a corridor clear for SAR and emergency vessels

    Safety fairways are kept clear of anchoring and obstructions to provide unimpeded access for search and rescue and emergency response.