Mix of All subjects Flashcards
What type of work can a diver do from a wet bell, mid water if the current is between 1.2 knots and 1.5 knots?
a Current is to strong to dive
b Light work
c Observation only
d Normal work
c
When is two-way voice communications with the diver needed?
a only if the client requests it
b When there are less than 2 divers in the water
c At all times
d During SURD 02 dives only
b
How many standby divers are required for 4 divers in the water?
a Three (3) b One (1) c Two (2) d Four (4)
c
What can be considered an emergency communication in the event of a loss of comms with the diver? (Tick the correct answers)
a Hand signals to the hat camera
b Line signals
c Rapidly pulling the diver to surface
ab
What type of environmental conditions should the diving
supervisor consider when planning diving operations? (Tick the correct answers)
a Wind speed
b Current
c Swell
abc
Which of the following is not a duty and responsibility of the diving supervisor
a. ensure that all possible foreseeable hazards have been evaluated and are fully understood by all relevant parties
b. check that the equipment used for any particular operation is adequate, safe, properly certified and maintained
c. read and understand all relevant project specific procedures
d. Ensure the client has enough refreshments when he is in dive control
d
When can a trainee supervisor supervise a dive?
a. During night hours when the client is asleep
b. When the supervisor is on deck inspecting the rigging
c. At meal breaks when the supervisor is away having lunch
d. Only in the presence of an appointed supervisor
d
Who is the only person who can order the start of a dive?
a. The diving supervisor
b. The vessel master
c. The diving superintendent
d. All of the above
a
What are the duties and responsibilities of the diving
superintendent? (Tick all the correct answers)
a. ensuring the personnel are competent and qualified
b. ensuring the activities are carried out in accordance with the requirements in the diving project plan
c. ensuring that the permit to work system is followed
d. ensuring accommodation and catering is up to a required standard
abc
According to AODC047, when using a wet bell on the bottom, what is the restriction on working in currents?
- 2 knots
- 0 knots and beyond
- 8 knots
- 8 knots
1.2 knots
On a Beaufort Scale force what would a Gale be?
Force 4
Force 8
Force 10
Force 6
Force 8
Who makes the final decision to continue diving in marginal weather conditions?
The diving supervisor
The OCM
The diving superintendent
The Client
The diving supervisor
During diving operations, a diver comes to you expressing his concern with the deteriorating weather conditions. What would you do?
a. Assess the deteriorating conditions, contact the bridge for a weather update, have a toolbox talk with the team and discuss the issue and decide on a safe way forward
b. Ignore his concern
c. Say thank you, then explain to him that the weather has got nothing to do with him
d. Report him to the superintendent and have him replaced
a
What is the minimum number of communications systems required in dive control to the bridge and other control areas?
None, providing dive permit is signed
1, only a radio is required
1 . only clear comma is required
2,Dedicated primary and secondary back-up
2, Dedicated primary and secondary back-up
What are the duties and responsibilities of a diver (tick the correct answers)
a. Servicing of diving hats
b. inform the diving supervisor if there is any medical or other reason why they cannot dive
c. Ensure that they fully understand the dive plan and deem themselves competent to carry out the planned task
b c
A bail-out bottle has a floodable volume of 8 ltr. How much time has a diver got if his surface supply fails at 35 msw? The bail-out bottle is at a pressure of 190 bar.
a. 8 minutes 54 seconds
b. 8 minutes 21 seconds
c. 7 minutes 48 seconds
d. 7 minutes 07 seconds
c
What is vitally important at shift change? (More than I correct answer)
a. Oncoming team is adequately briefed
b. All hazards are explained to oncoming team
c. Detailed explanation of progress made and preparations started
ABC
if there is a light breeze with small wavelets (0.2m) and crests have a glassy appearance, what is the Beaufort Scale force?
a. Force 5
b. Force I
c. Force 2
d. Force 3
c
Rain and fog will cause a reduction in surface visibility, possibly creating a hazard for the support vessel/floating structure and diving operations.
Poor, visibility conditions can be considered as?
a. Visibility less than 100m
b. Visibility between 500m. and 1000m
c. Visibility between 2 n.miles and 5 n.miles
d. Visibility between 1000m. and 2 n.miles
d
What is the longest period of work a diving team member may be asked to work in and exceptional circumstance?
a. 8 hours
b. 12 hours
c. 16 hours
d. 14 hours
c
When is the Client allowed to apply pressure to the diving supervisor?
a. When he feels the divers are not working fast enough
b. At no time. If he does then it should be reported to the diving superintendent
c. When the project is running behind schedule
d. During the supervisors meal breaks only
b
Who is the only person who can appoint a supervisor?
a. The opposite shift supervisor
b. The client
c. The dive team
d. The diving contractor
d
According to AODC047 and IMCA D022, when completing light work on the bottom using surface supply, what is the restriction on working in currents?
a. 1.5 knots
b. 1.2 knots
c. 0.8 knots
d. 1.0 knots
c
Does a supervisor need to be appointed in writing?
a. only if he acts as a supervisor for longer than 14 days
b. Verbal appointment is okay
c. Yes
d. No
c
How would you describe a veering wind?
a. The changing of the wind in an anti-clockwise direction
b. Sudden decrease in wind speed
c. Sudden increase in wind speed
d. The changing of the wind in a clockwise direction
d
The bridge calls you in dive control and advises you that there is an imminent low pressure system approaching, what would your actions be?
a. Ignore the warning and continue with heavy lift operations
b. Continue diving but closely monitor the weather and seek regular updates from the bridge
c. Abort dive and recover the diver
d. Recover the diver and muster at life boat stations
b
When can the diving supervisor allow contractual pressure to compromise the safety of the dive team?
a. Never
b. If only 2 or less people may get injured
c. only if the client is pressurizing him
d. When he is threatened with dismissal
a
Where would the emergency communication procedures be located?
a. In the mess room
b. in the company manual
c. No need for emergency communication procedures as there are 2 divers in the water
d. On your laptop from a previous job
b
What is the minimum team size for air diving operations to be carried out?
a. nine (9)
b. six (6)
c. seven (7)
d. five (5)
d
Which of the following is a means of communication?
a. Radio
b. Wired systems
c. CCTV
d. All of the above
d
A 3 mm neoprene wetsuit hood provides some hearing protection from sound frequencies between …….. and ………. Hz at shallow depths less
than 10msw?
a. 900 and 1000 Hz
b. 400 and 500 Hz
c. 500 and 600 Hz
d. 600 and 700 Hz
b
To whom may the diving supervisor pass total control of the communications to?
a. To the training diving supervisor
b. To a properly appointed qualified diving supervisor
c. To a 3.4U inspection coordinator
d. To the lead diver during an emergency
b
Who may order a stop to diving activities? (tick all the correct answers)
a. The diver
b. The diving superintendent
c. The diving supervisor
d. The vessel master
ABCD
Sonar transmissions may have audio-vestibular effects on the diver, causing disorientation. When diving in an area with sonar transmissions, a diver using a diving helmet is safe from frequencies above?
a. 500 HZ
b. Above 100 Hz, but less than 400 Hz
c. No diving to take place during sonar transmissions
d. Above 50 Hz, but less that 100 Hz
a
What topics should be covered in the toolbox talk?
a. All of the below
b. Hazards associated with the task
c. Radio frequency channel to be used
d. Sequence of events
a
Who should be present during toolbox talks?
a. Only the next diver to dive
b. all personnel involved or, if this is not practicable, each department should be represented
c. only personnel that are not familiar with diving operations
d. only the inexperienced dive crew
b
Who can advise or over ride the supervisor’s decision to terminate a dive?(Tick the correct answers)
a. Installation manager
b. Ship’s master
c. The client representative
d. The diving superintendent
ABCD
How long should recorded voice communications with the diver be kept for?
a. 2 years
b. 48 hours
c. 24 hours
d. 12 hours
c
What factors should be considered when diving in currents? (Tick the Correct Answers)
a. Type of work carried out
b. The ability of the standby diver being able to rescue the diver
c. Type of equipment used
ABC
Who decides to set the environmental working limits for any specific dive? (Tick the correct answers)
a. IOGP
b. IMCA
c. The supervisor has last say to environmental conditions
d. Each diving contractor should define clear environmental limits
CD
When is a diving superintendent allowed to stand in for a diving supervisor?
a. When the client is not around to see him
b. When he is appointed in writing as a supervisor
c. Between the hours of 3am - 5am
d. Whenever he feels like it
b
The diving contractor is responsible for providing……? (tick the correct answers)
a. Plant and equipment correctly and properly maintained
b. Accommodation and catering
c. A diving project plan
d. Risk assessments
ACD
What is the cause of most accidents offshore?
a. Failure to follow procedures
b. Inexperienced crew
c. Not using the correct PPE
d. Poor weather conditions
a
If an incident involves a fatality or serious injury, what should
take place besides the implementation of the ERP?
a. Securing the dive log, voice recordings, video recordings, ship’s log, maintenance records
and any other relevant records.
b. Getting signed and dated statements from all those involved
c. Leaving all plant and equipment as it is, unless it is unsafe to do so
d. All the above
D
When can the trigger of a HP jet gun be tied in an open position?
a. Never
b. When the diver shows competence in its use
c. When both hands are required to maintain position
d. When the pressure is below 1 00 bar
a
How many times can a lever hoist be immersed in water before itis disgarded?
a. Only once
b. As manytimes as the project allows
c. 3 times, but only if for short durations
d. Unlimited times
a
How often should internal and external checklist be carried outon the chamber?
a. Before every dive
b. Once every 24 hours
c. At the start and end of the project
d. Monthly
a
All medical and equipment locks must have…..
a. Pressure gauges visible to the person operating the lock
b. Baffles on the internal vent to prevent items being sucked in and blocking the exhaust
line
c. A safety interlock system fitted to the clamping mechanism
ABC