Principles of Damage Control Including Vessel Alteration and Repair

Question 1

Control of flooding should be addressed ____.

Answer 1

Following control of fire

Question 2

Progressive flooding may be indicated by ___.

Answer 2

A continual worsening of list or trim

Question 3

Strengthening damaged bulkheads by using wood or steel is called _____________.

Answer 3

Shoring

Question 4

Which type of hull damage should be repaired FIRST?

Answer 4

Damage at or just above the waterline

Question 5

When patching holes in the hull, pillows, bedding, and other soft materials can be used as _________________.

Answer 5

Gaskets

Question 6

Your vessel has been damaged and is partially flooded. The first step to be taken in attempting to save the vessel is to________.

Answer 6

Establish flooding boundaries and prevent further spread of flood water

Question 7

Damaged bulkheads often take a permanent set which is independent of the panting or bulge caused by water pressure. To control this, you should ________________.

Answer 7

Install shoring so the shoring supports the damaged bulkheads without pushing on them

Question 8

The BEST information on the nature and extent of damage to the vessel is obtained from _______________.

Answer 8

Personnel at the scene of the damage

Question 9

Control of flooding should be addressed ____.

Answer 9

Following control of fire

Question 10

The two courses of action if the underwater hull is severely damaged are to plug the openings or to ___________.

Answer 10

Establish and maintain flooding boundaries