Arctic Rose Incident Analysis

The Arctic Rose, a fishing trawler, was operating in the Bering Sea when it encountered a severe emergency. Despite sending a distress signal, the crew was unable to don survival suits in time. The Coast Guard's search efforts were unsuccessful, and the crew was declared lost at sea, marking the deadliest commercial fishing accident in US waters in 50 years.

How far off the coast of Alaska was the Arctic Rose operating?

• 200 miles

• 400 miles

• 800 miles

• 600 miles

What type of fish did the Arctic Rose catch on their second day?

• Flatfish

• Tuna

• Cod

• Salmon

Who took over the watch after the shift change on the Arctic Rose?

• The Coast Guard

• Davies

• First Mate Carrie Egan

• Captain Rundle

What time did the emergency occur on the Arctic Rose?

• 2:30 AM

• 3:30 AM

• 4:30 AM

• 5:30 AM

What was the only thing that might have saved the crew during the emergency?

• Life jackets

• Flares

• Lifeboats

• Survival suits

Where was the distress signal from the Arctic Rose relayed to?

• Juneau

• Seattle

• Anchorage

• Kodiak, Alaska

How long would it take for the Coast Guard to reach the Arctic Rose?

• 2 hours

• 8 hours

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

What did the floating immersion suits suggest during the search?

• The crew did not attempt to use them

• The crew had time to put them on

• The crew took them out but had no time to wear them

• The suits were faulty

How is the Arctic Rose incident described in terms of its severity?

• A routine incident

• An unprecedented event in global waters

• A minor accident

• The deadliest commercial fishing accident in US waters in 50 years