HPU INFO

Question 1

Two types of recovery MOB

Answer 1

Direct- bring boat alongside
Indirect- 15’-20’ abeam and throw life ring

Question 2

Distress calls

Answer 2

MAYDAY- highest priority, imminent distress
SECURITÈ- safety signal for navigation or weather warnings
PAN PAN- urgent signal for safety of ship aircraft vehicle or person
SOS- flashing lights, distress

Question 3

Sea state 0

Answer 3

0 ft. Calm

Question 4

Sea state 1

Answer 4

0-2 ft

Question 5

Sea state 2

Answer 5

2-4 ft

Question 6

Sea state 3

Answer 6

4-6 ft. Need permission from seco to go underway

Question 7

Sea state 4

Answer 7

6-8 ft. Need permission from co to go underway

Question 8

One short blast

Answer 8

I intend to leave you on my port side

Question 9

Two short blast

Answer 9

I intend to leave you in my starboard side

Question 10

Three short blast

Answer 10

I am operating astern propulsion

Question 11

Five short blast

Answer 11

Fails to understand intention or actions of other, is in doubt or in danger

Question 12

One prolonged blast

Answer 12

Power driven vessel leaving dock or entering blind bend

Question 13

SMALL CRAFT

Answer 13

18-33 kts

Question 14

GALE

Answer 14

34-47 kts

Question 15

STORM

Answer 15

48-63 kts

Question 16

HURRICANE

Answer 16

64+ kts