Ship Sanitation

Question 1

Normally, potable water systems are connected directly to the _______________.

Answer 1

Domestic Water Tank

Question 2

Locating a potable (drinking) water tanks as low as possible in the bilge represents poor sanitary procedures. TRUE or FALSE?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Before taking drinking water on board in the U.S. or its possessions, the responsible person from the vessel should determine that the source ____________________.

Answer 3

Is approved by the public Health Service

Question 4

One method of controlling rats on vessels is by rat-proofing. Rat-proofing is accomplished by…

Answer 4

Eliminating possible living spaces for rats when the ship is constructed

Question 5

Sanitary inspections of the crew’s quarters are the responsibility of the ________________.

Answer 5

Master and Chief Engineer

Question 6

It is considered to be a poor sanitation practice to locate the potable (drinking) water tanks _________________.

Answer 6

Low in the bilge

Question 7

All spaces in which food is prepared, served, or stored, except cold storage rooms, should be _____________________.

Answer 7

Adequately Ventilated

Question 8

What chemical is used to treat water in order to ensure its safety for drinking?

Answer 8

Chlorine

Question 9

In general, how often are sanitary inspections of passenger and crew quarters made aboard passenger vessels in river service?

Answer 9

Once each month

Question 10

Your vessel is on a voyage of three months duration. The number of sanitary inspections required is…

Answer 10

One