final cmo 1085 quiz 2

According to the text, which of the following essential items should be readily available on rescue boats?

• Spare engine parts, navigation charts, fresh water, and flares.

• Life jackets, lifebuoys, immersion suits, and blankets.

• Extra food rations, signaling mirrors, fishing gear, and sunblock.

• Tool kits, repair manuals, inflatable fenders, and spare ropes.

Where are duplicate fire control plans typically stored for easy access by shore-based firefighters?

• In the captain's cabin, the engine room, the galley, and the radio room.

• Near the bridge, externally on deck, at the gangway, or at the port facility.

• In sealed containers in each lifeboat, the mess hall, the cargo hold, and the infirmary.

• In the ship's office, the chart room, the workshop, and the paint locker.

What is the primary action a ship should take if a fire becomes uncontrollable onboard while in port?

• Attempt to extinguish the fire using all available onboard resources.

• Immediately put to sea to isolate the fire from port facilities.

• Follow evacuation procedures after notifying port authorities and emergency services.

• Continue firefighting efforts while waiting for shore-based assistance to arrive.

What is the first step a crew should take when a fire alarm is activated on their ship in port?

• Muster at their designated emergency stations for further instructions.

• Immediately locate the source of the fire and attempt to extinguish it.

• Activate fire alarms and notify all crew members, the port authority, and local emergency services.

• Prepare the lifeboats for potential evacuation in case the fire spreads rapidly.

Which of the following is a method described for recovering survivors when sea conditions are too dangerous for boats?

• Deploying a larger rescue vessel to navigate the rough waters directly.

• Using jet skis or other small, highly maneuverable personal watercraft.

• Helicopter rescue, use of lifelines, towing liferafts, or a drift approach.

• Waiting for sea conditions to improve before launching rescue boats safely.

Why is it important to remove unnecessary equipment from rescue boats before launching?

• To make space for the crew operating the boat and to ensure faster speeds.

• To prevent damage to sensitive equipment and to reduce maintenance needs.

• To avoid overloading the boat, maintain maneuverability, and create space for survivors and essential items.

• To comply with maritime regulations regarding the weight and contents of rescue craft.

Explain the purpose of providing a "lee" when launching rescue boats from a distressed vessel.

• To increase the speed at which rescue boats can be deployed into the water.

• To create calmer waters by using the ship to shield the boats from wind and waves, ensuring safer launching.

• To signal to survivors the location where they should gather for easier pickup.

• To allow the rescue boats to drift away from the ship more quickly after launch.

Describe the significance of having duplicate fire control plans readily accessible during a port fire emergency.

• It allows the ship's crew to have a backup in case the primary plans are damaged by the fire.

• It provides detailed information to shore-based firefighters quickly, aiding their efforts to combat the fire effectively.

• It ensures that all crew members have their own copy to consult during the emergency response.

• It is a mandatory requirement for port entry and demonstrates the ship's safety compliance.

In what situations might a ship anchored in a harbor decide it is necessary to put to sea during an emergency?

• Only when directly ordered to do so by the port authority or coast guard.

• When there is a risk of collision with other vessels, to escape fires or explosions in the port, or to prevent environmental hazards.

• As a precautionary measure whenever any emergency situation is declared within the port vicinity.

• Primarily to clear up space in the harbor for emergency response vessels to operate more freely.

What does maintaining a "safe distance" signify when a rescue boat is approaching a wreck to pick up survivors?

• Ensuring the boat does not get too close to other rescue vessels operating in the area.

• Keeping a sufficient buffer zone to avoid collisions with debris or the damaged vessel itself.

• Allowing enough room for survivors to swim towards the rescue boat without feeling pressured.

• Conserving fuel by not getting closer than absolutely necessary for the pickup operation.