Solas

Question 1

Types and frequency of drills

Answer 1

Fire- monthly or when 25% crew change with in 24hrs of departure
Abandon- monthly or 25% crew change within 24hr of departure
Rescue boat and recovery of person from the water - 1 to 3 month
Enclosed space- 2 month
Security- 3 month or as required by SSP
Pollution - 3 months or as required by SOPEP and SMS
Emergency steering - 3 Months
MOB - 3 months
Medical - annual

Question 2

What is SOLAS

Answer 2

International convention for the safety f life at sea

It is an international maritime treaty that sets the safety standards for construction, equipment requirements and operation of merchant ships. There 162 contracting states to the treaty and it requires that each ensures that vessels flagged under them must comply to at least these standards. It is considered the most important treaty

Question 3

What are the soles chapters

Answer 3

1. General
2. Construction - i. Construction
   - ii. Fire protection, detection and extinction
3. LSA
4. Gmdss radio
5. Safety of navigation
6. Cartridge of cargo
7. Cartridge of dangerously cargo
8. nuclear ships
9. ISM
10. Safety measures for high speed craft
11. i. Special Meyers to enhance maritime safety
    ii. Special measures to enhance maritime security
12. Additional measure for bulk carriers
13. Verification of compliance
14. Safety measures for ships operating in polar waters

Question 4

To whom does SOLAS apply

Answer 4

To all signatories states of the treaty.

Question 5

FFE monthly checks

Answer 5

Testing and inspections 
Monthly:
- BA sets, extinguisher, hydrants, hoses and nozzles in place and operational.
- Escape routes
- PA
- Fixed FFE system valves in correct position, tank levels, auto activation on pressure decrease 
- Sprinklers
- Pumps

Question 6

Requirements for a fire drill

Answer 6

• Every crew to attend every month
• Conducted as if actual scenario
• In conjunction with abandon ship drill
• Hoses and pumps to be run
• Extinguishers explanation and use, Practical release if available
• Fire doors, and water tight doors explanation
• Position of remote release for ducts and vents
• Fire alarm sounding and how to activate from call points
• Discussion or explanation of fixes fire suppression systems
• BA equipment use
• Test of all communications equipment
• BA control board

Question 7

FFE quarterly inspections

Answer 7

• Extinguishers correct pressure and date
• INternational shore connection serviceable
• FFE locker inventory
• Fire door and fire damper operational
• Smoke detection

Question 8

FFE annual inspections

Answer 8

• Fire doors and dampers operate remotely
• Extinguisher annual service
• Fixed fire suppression system service and inspection
• BA equipment service
• BA cylanders visual inspection
• Fixed fire detection annual inspection service.
• Fore hose inspection and pressure test?

Question 9

Where to record all inspections of FFE and LSA equipment and Drills?

Answer 9

OLB

Drill matrix with drill report, Part of the SMS

Question 10

Requirements for crew familiarisation of training manual

Answer 10

Crew must be familiarised with their duties and personal LSA equipment (life jacket and immersion suits) prior to be able to carry out duty.
Crew too read as soon as practicable and tested on knowledge within 2 weeks

Question 11

SECTIONS OF SOLAS CH V

Answer 11

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
VOYAGE PLANNING
Visibility form the bridge 
Publications
BNWAS
Danger reporting
Life saving signals