Quiz 4 Lifeboats

Question 1

An inflatable lifeboat is thrown into the water from a sinking vessel. What occurs automatically after the painter trips the CO^2 bottles to inflate the raft?

Answer 1

The sea anchor deploys

Question 2

Prior to entering a davit-launched liferaft, you should make sure that

Answer 2

The liferaft is well ventilated of excess carbon dioxide

Question 3

Which operation should be done when launching an inflatable liferaft by hand?

Answer 3

Make sure that the operating cord is secured to the vessel before throwing the liferaft canister over the side

Question 4

What should you do with your emergency position indicating radio beacon if you are in a liferaft in a storm?

Answer 4

Bring it inside the liferaft and leave it on

Question 5

Puncture leaks in the lower tubes or bottom of an inflatable liferaft should FIRST be stored by using

Answer 5

Sealing clamps

Question 6

Prior to the installation of the new MES, the Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR had how man liferafts?

Answer 6

4 x 75 person liferafts

Question 7

Which statement is TRUE concerning an inflatable liferaft?

Answer 7

All of the above

Question 8

Which statement is TRUE concerning the life raft canopy lights (external flashing recognition light and the internal light)?

Question 9

If an inflatable liferaft inflates upside down, you can right it by

Answer 9

Standing on the CO^2 bottle, holding the bottom righting straps, and throwing your weight backwards

Question 10

If, for any reason, it is necessary to abandon ship while far out at sea, it is important that the crew members should

Answer 10

Remain together in the area because rescuers will start searching at the vessel’s last known position

Question 11

You are in the process of righting an inflatable liferaft that has inflated in an upside-down position. Which statement is TRUE?

Answer 11

Swim out from under the raft in a face up position to have access to the pocket of air and to keep your PFD clear of the raft

Question 12

Immediately after abandoning a vessel, lookouts should be posted aboard liferafts to look for

Answer 12

Survivors in the water

Question 13

Water can be removed from inside the raft using

Question 14

WHat statement is TRUE concerning the new LSA MES system installed on the Training Ship Golden Bear

Answer 14

It includes automatically self-righting liferafts

Question 15

Inflatable liferafts must be overhauled and inspected at a US Coast Guard approved service facility every

Answer 15

12 months