Life Raft Survival

Question 1

1. The abandon ship order can only be given by the Master or person responsible for the safety of the ship: True/ False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

2. The fire alarm signal is a continuous ringing of a bell, whistle or alarm: True/False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

3. When jumping into the sea from a height with a life jacket on you should hold the life jacket neck and pull down hard with both hands as you enter the water to avoid injury to your neck: True/False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

4. List 5 things you can do to protect yourself against hypothermia:

Answer 4

1. Wear plenty of clothing,
2. Keep dry if possible,
3. Keep the survival craft dry,
4. Do not swim around if in the water,
5. Adopt the HELP or HUDDLE position.

Question 5

5. When abandoning a ship into a life raft, no food rations should be eaten in the first:

Answer 5

24 hours

Question 6

6. When preparing to abandon ship you could increase your chances of survival by wearing extra multiple layers of clothing: True/ False

Answer 6

True

Question 7

7. A person can die from hypothermia within 2 hours. True/False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

8. List 6 items you would find in a life raft.

Answer 8

1. Sea anchor or drogue
2. Hand pump or bellows
3. Waterproof torch
4. Heliograph ( signalling mirror)
5. Sponges
6. Bailers
7. Repair kit
8. Plastic bags
9. Food/ rations
10. Water
11. First Aid kit
12. Flares

Question 9

9. List 4 things you can do to protect someone who is suffering from hypothermia.

Answer 9

1. Remove them from cold water,
2. Remove the victims wet clothing and replace with dry blankets or clothes,
3. Do not give alcohol,
4. Try to warm the victim naturally,
5. Place in the recovery position,
6. Use thermal protective aid (TPA) if available

Question 10

10. Assuming the HELP position when in the water will increase your chances of survival by : (percentage)

Answer 10

50%

Question 11

11. When you join a vessel, you will be given duties to perform in the event of an emergency. True/False

Answer 11

True

Question 12

12. The Emergency Stations (General Muster) alarm is seven (7) short blasts and one long blast: True/False

Answer 12

True

Question 13

13. A hydrostatic release will activate from water pressure at a depth of:

Answer 13

3 metres ( 1.5 to 4 metres)

Question 14

14. What is the Abandon Ship sound signal?

Answer 14

1 short 1 long repeated 3 times

Question 15

15. List five (5) types of emergency situations that can occur on a vessel:

Answer 15

1. Fire
2. Collision
3. Grounding
4. Man overboard
5. Abandon ship
6. Loss of steering

Question 16

16. A hydrostatic release can be operated either by water pressure or manually. True/False

Answer 16

True

Question 17

17. When in a life raft and rationing water, how often should 0.5 ( half) a litre should be given to each person ?

Answer 17

3 times a day

Question 18

18. List 3 types of flares used for attracting attention:

Answer 18

1. Red Parachute flare
2. Red hand held flare
3. Orange smoke flare

Question 19

19. List three things from which life rafts offer protection.

Answer 19

1. Wind & sea conditions,
2. Body heat loss,
3. Sun .

Question 20

20. A parachute flare may be sited at a distance of — miles

Answer 20

25 miles

Question 21

21. Life jackets are designed to turn an unconscious person over into a safe position: True/False

Answer 21

True

Question 22

22. A hand flare may be sighted at a distance of —- miles

Answer 22

10

Question 23

23. What is hypothermia a condition of?

Answer 23

Hypothermia is a condition of low core body temperature.

Question 24

24. A sea anchor ( drogue) can reduce the amount of drift of a life raft by what percentage ?

Answer 24

50%

Question 25

25. List at least 4 important duties that should be allocated in a life raft:

Answer 25

1. Keeping lookout,
2. Bailing out water,
3. Providing First Aid,
4. Distributing food and water rations,
5. Maintaining morale,
6. Keeping everyone dry,
7. Keeping everyone warm.