Maritime Safety Quiz 1

What is the abbreviation of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea?

• MARPOL

• SOLAS

• STCW

• ISM

What does the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code regulate?

• Safety of cargo on board

• International standards for life-saving equipment on board

• Rescue procedures at sea

• Ship structure and equipment

Where are the instruction manuals and training equipment on board located?

• Engine room

• Each crew member's cabin or the dining/recreation room

• Bridge

• Only placed in the captain’s room

What does the Muster List contain?

• Crew list

• Individual duties in case of an alarm

• Ship’s itinerary

• Life-saving equipment standards

When should crew members and passengers abandon the ship?

• When the ship begins to slightly tilt

• When the captain gives the abandon ship order and no other option to save the ship remains

• As soon as an incident is detected

• At any time if feeling unsafe

What is the function of an immersion suit?

• Helps the wearer retain body heat in cold water

• Helps the wearer swim faster

• Fire-resistant

• Protects against impact

Who commonly uses an anti-exposure suit?

• Crew members on rescue boats

• Passengers on cruise ships

• Port authority staff

• Fishermen

What is the function of a maritime evacuation system?

• Quickly moves people from the survival deck to life-saving craft

• Helps ships avoid collisions

• Locates the ship in an emergency

• Forecasts maritime weather

How does an inflatable appliance function?

• Automatically inflates when activated

• Always remains inflated

• Uses an engine to maintain balance

• Can only be inflated manually

What is the function of a rescue boat?

• Used to save people in distress and tow life-saving craft

• Serves as a means of marine transportation

• Used for cargo transportation

• Used for recreational purposes