Life Rafts And Survival Questions

Question 1

If an inflatable life raft is overturned, it may be righted by?

Answer 1

Standing on the inflating cylinder and pulling on the straps on the underside of the raft

Question 2

Inflatable life rafts are provided with a
A. Jack knife
B towing attachment
C lifeline
D. All of the above

Answer 2

D. All of the above

Question 3

After launching, an inflatable raft should be kept dry inside by using what?

Answer 3

Using bailers and sponges

Question 4

After a life raft is launched, the operating cord serves as what?

Answer 4

A sea painter (a long rope used on a ships life boat) usually made of Manila line.

Question 5

Inflatable life rafts are provided with?
A. A radio
B. oil lantern
C. Canned milk
D. An electric torch

Answer 5

D. And electric torch (flashlight)

Question 6

The purpose of the four pockets, located on the underside at each corner of the raft is for what purpose?

Answer 6

To act as stabilizers by filling with sea water as soon as the raft is inflated and in an upright position

Question 7

The inside light in an inflatable life raft is turned on how?

Answer 7

Automatically as the raft inflates

Question 8

Hand holds or straps on the underside of an inflatable life raft are provided why?

Answer 8

To right the raft if it capsizes

Question 9

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

Answer 9

D. Must be submerged to a certain depth to release automatically

Question 10

If you are forced to abandon ship in a life raft, your course of action should be? (Where do you go?)

Answer 10

Remain in the immediate vicinity

Question 11

The inflated life raft is kept from being pulled under as a vessel sinks beyond the length of the painter, by the?

Answer 11

The weak link in the sea painter

Question 12

What is the purpose of the hydrostatic release?

Answer 12

To release raft from the cradle automatically as the ship sinks

Question 13

An inflatable life raft can be launched and inflated by doing what?

Answer 13

Throwing the entire container overboard then pulling on the operating cord to inflate the raft

Question 14

As a vessel sinks to a depth of 15 ft, the hydrostatic trip releases the life raft container from its cradle by?

Answer 14

Releasing the tie-down straps

Question 15

What is installed on the underside of an inflatable life raft to help prevent it from being skidded by the wind or overturned?

Answer 15

Ballast bags

Question 16

The most important thing to remember when launching an inflatable life raft manually is to?

Answer 16

Secure the operating cord to the vessel

Question 17

Puncture leaks in the lower tubes or bottom of an inflatable life raft should first be stopped by?

Answer 17

Conical plugs

Question 18

Required devices provided for signaling on inflatable life rafts include?

Answer 18

Hand held red flares

Question 19

Tube patches are provided in life rafts for?
A. Minor temp repairs
B. Permanent repairs
C throwing disks
D. Repairs to hand held pump

Answer 19

B . Permanent repairs

Question 20

Which signaling devices are required on life rafts in ocean service /SOLAS?

Answer 20

Rocket parachutes flares

Question 21

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?

Answer 21

42 months