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The crew ensures that the appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used at all times. Which of the following competencies in PSSR best describes this action?
Observe safe working practices
While on a voyage, your vessel begins taking on water rapidly and is at risk of foundering. Why is this situation considered an emergency?
It will cause several casualties and extreme injuries
You are on duty in the engine room when you notice smoke coming from one of the machines. What is the first action you should take?
Raise the fire alarm as soon as possible
You are on board a ship, and an emergency arises. Which of the following is the abandon ship alarm signal used on board?
General alarm and Verbal order from the captain
You notice an exhaust leak and a steam leak in the engine room while on board a ship. Explain the actions you should take to address these leaks and prevent a potential emergency
Carry out proper maintenance immediately.
You are a crew member on a ship, and the general alarm sounds. What actions should you take upon hearing the general alarm?
Follow the specific emergency procedures assigned to your muster station.
You are onboard a vessel, and an emergency occurs resulting in a complete blackout. You need to find the safest and most reliable escape route to evacuate the ship. Given this situation, which of the following actions should you take to find the right escape route?
• Look for an accessible route through a hatch cover.
• Try to find a way through the main deck, if accessible.
• Search for escape routes in spaces where the forecastle
is located.
• Refer to the ship’s Fire Control Plan / Safety Plan to
locate the designated escape routes.
Refer to the ship’s Fire Control Plan / Safety Plan to locate the designated escape routes.
What specific impact of shipping on the marine environment is highlighted by concerns about underwater noise?
Elevated levels of underwater noise potentially influence vessel collisions with marine mammals
How do accidental pollution and operational effects on shipping significantly impact the marine environment?
By destabilizing well-balanced species communities
Which practice contributes most significantly to the reduction of emissions of CO2, NOx, and SOx on board a ship?
Continued reduction in the consumption of fuel oil and lubricating oil
Why is marine biodiversity important?
It plays a vital role in maintaining the functionality and productivity of ecosystems
Adhering to safe working practices is important to prevent fires on the bridge. Which factor could most likely contribute to a fire?
There is a high concentration of electrical equipment and wiring
You’re responsible for ensuring safety in an engine room or deck work area. Which type of PPE would you recommend to prevent personnel from slipping, falling, and tripping?
• • • •
rubber boots rubber shoes safety shoes leather shoes
safety shoes
Which of the following potential hazards is considered the most critical on the bridge?
fire
While preparing to enter an engine room aboard a vessel, which set of PPE would be most appropriate for personnel to wear considering the environment and potential hazards?
helmet, boiler suit, earmuffs, and safety shoes
Which of the following factors is most likely to contribute to dangers and hazards in enclosed spaces?
• Adequate ventilation in confined areas
• Entering in restricted space with permission
• Inadequate equipment and improper use of PPE
• Entering an enclosed space with proper guidelines and
precaution
Inadequate equipment and improper use of PPE
You are about to enter an enclosed space on a ship. What would be the necessary precautions that should be taken before entering to ensure safety?
Use an oxygen analyzer and gas detector to check the space for oxygen levels and other harmful gases.
During a routine safety briefing aboard a ship, the captain emphasizes the importance of effective communication among crew members. Which scenario below best illustrates a barrier to
effective communication within the ship environment?
• Crew members use standardized communication protocols during emergencies,
ensuring clear and concise information exchange.
• A team of engineers consistently updates each other on maintenance tasks via digital
logs, ensuring everyone is informed of progress.
• During a critical maneuver, the deck crew receives instructions from the bridge but
fails to confirm their understanding, leading to potential confusion and delays.
• The ship’s management organizes regular team-building exercises to foster stronger
relationships and open communication channels among crew members.
During a critical maneuver, the deck crew receives instructions from the bridge but fails to confirm their understanding, leading to potential confusion and delays.
How will you overcome the barriers in communication?
understand others see things differently than you.
During a navigational operation on a ship, how do effective characteristics of closed-loop communication contribute to safety and efficiency?
Encourage questions and feedback regarding crew actions and decisions.
Why is it crucial to establish and maintain effective closed- loop communication?
Because un-looped communications can lead to accidents and incidents.
Which of the following best describes healthy interpersonal
relations?
• Viewing oneself as the most important person in the organization,
requiring others to address you with utmost respect.
• Recognizing the value of both oneself and others, promoting
communication, mutual understanding, and cooperation.
• Respecting only others to ensure effective communication, mutual
understanding, and cooperation.
• Believing that communication is unnecessary due to presumed
mutual understanding and cooperation between everyone
Recognizing the value of both oneself and others, promoting communication, mutual understanding, and cooperation.
Which of the following best explains why fostering good human and working relationships onboard is crucial?
• It assigns blame to the team member perceived to have caused the breakdown.
• It facilitates open communication and trust, leading to better collaboration.
• It helps in assigning tasks based on seniority and experience without complaint.
• It ensures strict adherence to project timelines and deadlines
It facilitates open communication and trust, leading to better collaboration.
Which of the following statements indicates an effective approach to conflict resolution onboard a ship?
Exploring alternative solutions, thinking creatively and constructively.
During a voyage, you observe that some of your colleagues are not following safety procedures and are behaving disrespectfully towards others. Which of the following actions best reflects the social responsibilities of a seafarer in this situation?
Address the issue directly with the colleagues, reminding them of their responsibility to contribute positively to the team effort.
You are advising a newly recruited seafarer about their employment contract rights. Which of the following statements best reflects a key entitlement regarding repatriation under typical seafarers’ employment contracts?
Seafarers have the right to be repatriated at no cost to themselves under specific circumstances outlined in their contract.
A seafarer discovers discrepancies in their monthly salary statements where overtime hours worked are consistently underreported. Which right of the seafarer is directly affected in this situation?
The right to fair terms of employment
What could be a potential consequence of high alcohol consumption among the crew on board a ship?
Increased risk of ship casualties or sea accidents
What would happen if a seafarer continues to experience continuous psychological stress onboard a ship?
Greater risk of withdrawing from interactions with crew members
You are a crew member on an ocean-going vessel. Due to operational requirements, the ship’s schedule changes frequently, disrupting your sleep patterns. How might this affect your alertness and functionality?
Reduced alertness and functionality
As a first aider, why do you need to consider your own safety?
- The ability to provide first aid is impaired if the rescuer is injured.
If the victim is confirmed unconscious and unresponsive, why would you check the ABCs of life in primary assessment?
- To check the life-threatening concerns of the victim
In the event of a medical emergency, which method is most effective for reporting an emergency on board a ship when you are on the cargo deck?
- Portable radio telephone
During a secondary assessment, what action should you take as a first aider to evaluate an unconscious victim?
- Assess from head to toe
How does the skeletal system contribute to providing the framework of our body?
- It consists of the bones that support the entire body
How can you distinguish between tendons and ligaments?
- Tendons attached the muscles to the bone while ligament joined bone ends.
How would you describe the function of the circulatory system?
- Transport system of oxygen and nutrients.
To maintain patent airway
A crew member suddenly lost consciousness and suffered from Cardiac arrest how should you position the victim during the application of CPR?
- Lying position and back is on firm surface
What is the correct procedure for positioning a victim in the recovery position? -
Place the victim’s body to side lying position
If the victim is suffering from respiratory arrest, why is it crucial to administer artificial respiration (AR) immediately?
- to restore normal breathing
What are the appropriate resuscitation techniques to use if a victim is experiencing cardiac arrest?
- Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
Use of one hand to do compressions
- ## In the following situations, what would be the reason to STOP giving CPR to the victim?
The victim is responsive
A chief cook was providing first aid to a victim with severe bleeding. Why does he need to initially apply the direct pressure immediately?
- It is the simplest and preferred method
Tourniquet
Elevation
Why is shock considered a life-threatening condition in a medical emergency? -
There is a severe decline in the delivery of blood to the tissues
If a victim is experiencing hypovolemic shock, why is it necessary to immediately elevate their legs?
- To promote blood circulation in the brain
Stop the cause and apply proper body positioning
Which of the following characteristics apply to third-degree burns? -
Usually, no pain
In the case of an electrical burn, why is it necessary to prioritize administering first aid to the victim’s ABCs before treating the burn wound?
- victim may have suffered from cardiac arrest
Acrewmemberaccidentallysplashedpaintremoverintohislefteyewhileworking.What preventive measures would you apply to the victim’s eye?
- Drench victim with water to wash
To avoid inhalation of smoke of the first aider
Neil-robertson stretcher
Fireman’s carry
Compression bandage
When using a triangular bandage which principle should be applied?
-.
The first aider should apply bandage carefully when there is fracture
Select the most appropriate improvised dressing on small wound during an emergency. -
Handkerchief
Bandage
How would you interpret the competency specified in Table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code? -
It is about applying survival techniques for each emergency onboard
Foundering
Which of the following actions represents a potential emergency situation or incident at sea?
- vessel colliding
Which of the following is a type of life-saving appliance normally carried on ships that you
would use to assist a person who has fallen overboard? -
Lifebuoy
What distinguishes an Immersion suit from an Anti exposure suit? -
Anti-exposure suits are required to provide 70N of buoyancy.
Throw rescue quoit
Which is NOT correct regarding the use of hand flares in a survival craft? -
It is used to indicate the wind direction
Identify where life jackets are typically located onboard a ship. I. In each cabin II. In the bridge III. In the Embarkation area IV. Inside the lifeboat
- I, II, III
To ensure everyone knows their roles during emergencies
When donning an immersion suit during an emergency at sea, which of the following actions is most important to ensure your survival?
- l
Zip up the suit fully to prevent water from entering
What must be done with the excess strap/webbing of a life jacket when suited? -
Secure excess length
How should the securing strap of a lifejacket be fastened for optimal safety and comfort? -
As tightly as possible, ensuring the top buckle is fastened securely.
Which of the following is not true concerning the importance of preparedness for any emergency?
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Being prepared will not lead to any disaster
You are called to survival craft stations. What is the most appropriate immediate action to take?
l
- Don a lifejacket and bring immersion suits
What should crew members do upon hearing the abandon ship signal? -
Put on warm clothes and bring their immersion suit and lifejacket.
an announcement from the Master to abandon the vessel.
Jump from the lowest possible height on the ship.
Legs straight and tight together or ankles crossed
You will not be protected from the life jacket riding up and coming off.
Upon abandon ship how you should swim to the lifeboat while wearing life jacket? - l
you should swim in a slow and steady manner towards the lifeboat
Why is there a gas cylinder attached under the liferaft? -
It provides the gas that will inflate the liferaft
Which of the following are TRUE regarding uprighting an inverted life raft? I. It can use the direction of the wind to upright the liferaft II. Straps provided under the liferaft are used for uprighting III. The gas cylinder attached under the liferaft is not significant in uprighting
- I. It can use the direction of the wind to upright the liferaft II. Straps provided under
the liferaft are used for uprighting
Choose from the following the best way to easily upright an inverted life raft; -
Use the wind direction to assist you in uprighting the liferaft
Pull yourself in feet first while holding onto the liferaft’s entry ropes
Which of the following are TRUE regarding uprighting an inverted life raft?
I. It can use the direction of the wind to upright the liferaft II. Straps provided under the liferaft are used for uprighting III. The gas cylinder attached under the liferaft is not significant in uprighting
I. It can use the direction of the wind to upright the liferaft II. Straps provided under the liferaft are used for uprighting
Wait for an opportune wind direction that could assist in flipping the life raft back to
its upright position.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE after boarding survival craft?
• Cut the painter and move to a safe area
• Take anti-seasick tablets immediately after boarding
• Distribute food and water ration immediately
• Post a look-out
Distribute food and water rations immediately
You are assigned to operate survival craft equipment aboard a vessel. In order to ensure effective operation, which of the following actions should you take?
I. Inactive participation in the specific equipment on the survival craft
II. Refer to the SOLAS training manual/SMS manual
III. Be aware of the specific equipment inside the survival craft
IV. Be familiar with the safe operation and maintenance of the equipment
II, III, IV
When there is a strong possibility of being detected by other ships or aircraft
Hypothermia as a result of prolonged exposure to cold
