Maritime Regulations Quiz

Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures

• Class A doors separate machinery space from the cargo pump room.
• The emergency fire pump must be capable of supplying at least two fire hoses, one at the farthest part of the ship (or forward) and the other at the topmost part (or bridge).

Fire Detection and Classification

• A fire detector is a device that gives a warning when fire occurs in the protected area.
• A flame detector is activated by varying infra-red or ultra-violet rays from flames.
• Class A fires involve common combustible materials like paper, wood, and plastics.
• Class D fires involve combustible metals like aluminum, magnesium, and potassium.
• Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment.

Fire Fighting and Equipment

• Using water as a firefighting medium on board can affect ship stability.
• Carbon dioxide is a smothering agent used to fight fires, with a lower specific gravity than water and oil.
• The best extinguishing agent for Class D fires is dry powder or dry chemical.

Emergency Protocols and Safety

• EPIRB stands for Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.
• Onboard ship and fire drills should be performed at least once a month for crew training purposes.
• Liferaft drills should be performed regularly to ensure crew familiarization.

Liferaft Operations and Survival

• To manually launch a liferaft, remove the elastic packing strap.
• In an emergency situation, water should be issued to occupants of a liferaft after 24 hours.
• The purpose of storm oil in the sea anchor is to weigh down the anchor.
• Birds and cumulus clouds are indications of land nearby when drifting at sea in a raft.

Life-Saving Appliances and Equipment

• The most important onboard ship equipment is the life jacket.
• A sea anchor is a conically shaped canvas carried by small craft to minimize drift and face the wind.