Life Rafts And Survival Questions Flashcards
If an inflatable life raft is overturned, it may be righted by?
Standing on the inflating cylinder and pulling on the straps on the underside of the raft
Inflatable life rafts are provided with a
A. Jack knife
B towing attachment
C lifeline
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
After launching, an inflatable raft should be kept dry inside by using what?
Using bailers and sponges
After a life raft is launched, the operating cord serves as what?
A sea painter (a long rope used on a ships life boat) usually made of Manila line.
Inflatable life rafts are provided with?
A. A radio
B. oil lantern
C. Canned milk
D. An electric torch
D. And electric torch (flashlight)
The purpose of the four pockets, located on the underside at each corner of the raft is for what purpose?
To act as stabilizers by filling with sea water as soon as the raft is inflated and in an upright position
The inside light in an inflatable life raft is turned on how?
Automatically as the raft inflates
Hand holds or straps on the underside of an inflatable life raft are provided why?
To right the raft if it capsizes
A hydrostatic release mechanism for a life raft.
A. Will not release manually
B. Should be kept in a water tight cover except in an emergency
C. Will inflate the raft in its cradle if operated manually
D. Must be submerged to a certain depth to release automatically
D. Must be submerged to a certain depth to release automatically
If you are forced to abandon ship in a life raft, your course of action should be? (Where do you go?)
Remain in the immediate vicinity
The inflated life raft is kept from being pulled under as a vessel sinks beyond the length of the painter, by the?
The weak link in the sea painter
What is the purpose of the hydrostatic release?
To release raft from the cradle automatically as the ship sinks
An inflatable life raft can be launched and inflated by doing what?
Throwing the entire container overboard then pulling on the operating cord to inflate the raft
As a vessel sinks to a depth of 15 ft, the hydrostatic trip releases the life raft container from its cradle by?
Releasing the tie-down straps
What is installed on the underside of an inflatable life raft to help prevent it from being skidded by the wind or overturned?
Ballast bags
The most important thing to remember when launching an inflatable life raft manually is to?
Secure the operating cord to the vessel
Puncture leaks in the lower tubes or bottom of an inflatable life raft should first be stopped by?
Conical plugs
Required devices provided for signaling on inflatable life rafts include?
Hand held red flares
Tube patches are provided in life rafts for?
A. Minor temp repairs
B. Permanent repairs
C throwing disks
D. Repairs to hand held pump
B . Permanent repairs
Which signaling devices are required on life rafts in ocean service /SOLAS?
Rocket parachutes flares
The labeling and marking of the service use of pyrotechnic distress signals shall be limited to a period of how many months from the date of manufacture?
42 months
