Life Saving. Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast by ship s whistle. 7. If ship s power fails, how a lifeboat can be lowered?

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1 Life Saving 1 What is the retrieval? It is the safe recovery of survivors from water by rescue boat or any other means. 2. What is Muster List? It is a list, where we get all required actions/duties to be performed in case of any emergency including all the names, ranks, duties of all crews and Master. In this list also. we get the lifeboat locations, fire stations, emergency signals, abandon ship signal etc. 3. What is Contingency Plan? Same as Muster list. 4. Where we get Muster List/ Contingency Plan? a. Bridge. b. Smoke room. c. Engine room. d. Alleyway. e. Saloon. 5. What is the general emergency signal? Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast by ship s whistle. 6. What is the Abandon ship signal? Verbal order by Master to leave ship. 7. If ship s power fails, how a lifeboat can be lowered? No power is required to lower a lifeboat, so if there is no power, it will not be a problem to lower a lifeboat. 8. Where we can hear the general emergency Signal? We can hear this signal throughout all the crew and master accommodation and also at all the normal crew working spaces. 1

2 9. What is tricing pendent? It is a peace of wire fitted in the gravity davit with the lifeboat to bring the lifeboat to the embarkation deck and also to prevent the lifeboat to swing to bang against the ship s side at the time of lowering. 10. Can a lifeboat sink? No, unless its buoyancy tank/chamber is damaged. 11. How many types of painter used at Life raft? Two types, 1. Fixed painter. 2. Toggle painter. 12. What is the length of a painter? The length is not less than the twice height from stowing position of life raft to lightest seagoing water line of ship or 15meters, whichever is greater. High pressure: 1200 mm wg 13. What are the requirements of Life buoys at different lengths of cargo Ship? 1. Length < 100 minimum nos. of life buoys = < 150 minimum nos. of life buoys = < 200 minimum nos. of life buoys = Length > 200 minimum nos. of life buoys = What are the markings on Lifeboat? a. Dimension (L X B X H) f. Capacity. g. Name of ship. h. Port of registry. i. Serial number. 2

3 15. What are the requirements of a Life buoy? 1. Outer diameter not more than 800 mm 2. Inner diameter not less than 400 mm 3. Constructed of buoyant material. 4. Mass not less than 2.5 kg. 5. Support 14.5 kg of iron for 24 hours in fresh water. 6. Withstand a drop into water from a stowage position to waterline in light condition or 30 meter whichever is greater. 7. Fitted with a grab line not less than 9.5 mm in diameter. Grab line secured at 4 equidistant points. Length not less than 4 times the outside diameter. 8. Painted by international orange / highly visible colour. 9. Readily available on both sides of vessel. At least one at stern. No permanent securing. 10. At least one buoy on each side fitted with buoyant life line (length=2 x stow height or 30 meter) 11. At least ½ the nos. of life buoys fitted with lights (capacity=2 hours) 12. At least 2 with smoke floats (capacity=15 minutes) Marked in roman ship s name and port of registry. 16. What are the characteristics of a Rescue boat? 1. Can be launched easily from stowage position of a ship running with 5 knots. Speed. 2. Capable to rapid recovery from sea. 3. Can be maneuvered at 6 knots for 4 hours. 4. Can tow the largest life raft with full compliment at 2 knots. 5. It is used to recover persons from water also marshal survival craft. 6. It can be launched with in 5 minutes. 7. Ii is not less than 3.8 meters and not more than 8.5 meters in length. 8. It is capable of carrying at least 5 seated persons and 1 lying person. 9. It has a buoyant line of 50 meter length for towing purpose. 17. What are the requirements of Food Ration at Life raft? 10,000-kilo joules/person. 3

4 18. What is the length of Embarkation ladder? The length of the Embarkation ladder should be such that it can reach to the lightest seagoing water label from embarkation deck, with 20-degree list and 20-degree trim on either side. 19. What is the length of lifeboat- lifeline? The length of the Lifeline should be such that it can reach to the lightest seagoing water label from davit span, with 20-degree list and 20-degree trim on either side. 20. What is the characteristic of lifeboat searchlight? Searchlight Beam length is 180m and width is 18m with total period of 6hrs and 3hrs continues period. 21. How many sea anchors are in life raft? Two, one is fixed and other one is for emergency use. 22. What is drogue? When a sea anchor is in use, is called Drogue. 23. What is EPIRB? Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. The E.P.I.R.B. has a test and an activation switch on it, the test should be carried out every muster drill and this should also be logged. Every vessel over 300Grt must carry an E.P.I.R.B. E.P.I.R.B. should be serviced every year and the Lithium battery of it, replaced every 5 years. 24. What are the frequencies of EPIRB? MHz, 243 MHz, MHz. 25. What is SART? Search and Rescue Radar Transponder. To activate a S.A.R.T; 4

5 (1) Remove the S.A.R.T. from it's container (2) Pull the safety pin from the S.A.R.T. (3) Check the RED light is on (4) In onboard the vessel, try and get it as high as possible (5) If in a Life raft, mount it on top of the life raft Below are the normal technical Information, for EPIRB, Battery Renewal - 4 years Type of battery - Lithium Operating life span hours in stand-by mode and 8 hours when continuously sending a signal Serviced every 2 years Monthly tests - turn the switch on the S.A.R.T. to test mode, hold for a few seconds, an audible alarm will sound and the light will flash (As soon as you see the light and hear the sound you should switch it off) 26. What is hypothermia? Hypothermia is a condition, in which an organism's temperature drops below that required for normal metabolism and bodily functions. So human s hypothermia occurs, when core or internal body temperature goes to less than 95 F (35 C). 27. What is the meaning of Red band at Lifeboat davit? The red band used in some country to indicate that the davit is not safe to lower the lifeboat up to water label with full compliments and equipment. 28. What is the maximum time to put on a Life jacket? One min. 29. What are the types of Life jackets as per weight? Two types 1. Adult (for more than 70lbs. person) 2. Child (for less than 70ibs person). 30. What will you do with expired Pyrotechnics? Hand over local authority via agent/office, but should never thrown overboard. 31. What will you do with inactive/in operational pyrotechnics? 5

6 Keep it in trigger position for a few time, than put it in a bucket with full of water. 32. Write down the names of some onboard Personal Life saving appliances? Life jacket, Thermal protective aids, Immersion suits etc. 33. What is the Seasickness medicine available at a Life raft? Six nos. per person. 34. What is float free launching of lifeboat? It is a method to launch a lifeboat, where the lifeboat is automatically released from a ship and becomes ready for use. 35. What is free fall launching of lifeboat? It is a method to launch a lifeboat, where the lifeboat with its full compliments and equipment is released from a ship and allowed to fall into the sea. 36. What are the characteristics of lifejacket s light? 1. Luminous intensity is not less than 0.75 cd. 2. Period at least 8hrs. 3. Be visible over as great a segment of the upper hemisphere as is practicable. 4. Can be manually operated. 5. When it is a flashing light, Flashes at a rate of not less than 50/min. 37. What is the burning period of a Rocket parachute flare? The burning period of a Rocket parachute flare is not less than 40sec. 38.What are the reaching altitude and rate of decent of Rocket parachute flares? 6

7 The reaching altitude is at least 300m. The rate of decent is 5m/sec. 39. What is the burning period of a Hand flare? The burning period of a hand flare is not less than 1min at air and 10sec under 100mm of water. 40. What is the period of a buoyant smoke signal? The period of a buoyant smoke signal is not less than 3min, when floating in calm water and 10 sec under 100mm of water. 41. What are the quantities of Pyrotechnics on board a Life raft? Parachute rocket signal 4 nos. Hand flare signal- 6nos. Buoyant smoke signal- 2nos. 42. What is the minimum capacity of a life raft? 6 persons. 43. What is the maximum capacity of a lifeboat? 150 persons. 44. What is the length of buoyant line of rescue quoits? At least 30m. 45. At what draft a Hydrostatic release automatically works? At a depth of not more than 4 m. 46. What will happen, if there are more than 4m of water on hydrostatic release of a life raft due to heavy swell? It will not works i.e., automatic release unit does release the leashing on life raft, because for a hydrostatic release unit, as it needs a certain continuous pressure of water, which can only achieved under water, not by sea swell. 7

8 47. What is the breaking strain of a weak link? 2.2 +/- 0.4 kn. 48. What is the length of a lifeboat painter? The length of a lifeboat painter is twice the height from stowing position of lifeboat to the waterline in the light seagoing ship s condition or 15m, whichever is the greater. 49. What is the minimum and maximum length of a Rescue boat? The minimum length of a Rescue boat is 3.8m The maximum length of a Rescue boat is 8.5m. 50. What is the minimum speed of lowering life craft into water? The minimum speed of lowering life craft into water, S = H m/sec. Where, H = Height in meter, from davit head to the waterline at lightest seagoing ship s condition. 51. When a lifeboat falls to be changed? 1. End for end at intervals of not more than 30 months. 2. Renewed when necessary due to deterioration or at intervals of not more than 5years, whichever is earlier. 52. What are the requirements of davit launched / float free lifeboats and life rafts for a Cargo ship? Each cargo ship shall carry, 8

9 1. One or more Davit launched / float free lifeboats to carry 100% of all persons onboard, on each side. 2. One or more life rafts to carry 100% of all persons onboard, if these life rafts are capable to launched from both sides, otherwise one or more life rafts to carry 100% of all persons onboard, on each side. 53. What are the requirements of free fall lifeboats and life rafts for a Cargo ship? Each cargo ship shall carry, 1. One or more free fall life boats to carry 100% of all persons onboard, on stern. 2. One or more life rafts to carry 100% of all persons onboard, on each side. 54. What is the maximum time to launch a Rescue boat? 5 min. 55. What are the requirements of FW at Life raft? The requirements of FW at Life Boat 3 Litter / person and at Life raft 1.5 Litter / person. 56. How many rocket parachute flares are available on ship s bridge? 12 rocket parachutes 57. What are the characteristics of Red band at Lifeboat davit? It is a red coloured band of 150mm wide, painted on white background of Lifeboat davit. 58. What are the precautions to be taken at firing practice area? The ship should maintain her course and speed or clear the area at the earliest possible moment and all persons onboard should take well cover. 9

10 59. What is the meanings of Orange smoke signal send by a life- saving station at day time? You are seen assistance will be given as soon as possible. 60. What is the meanings of combined light and sound signal (thunder light) send by a life-saving station at day time? You are seen assistance will be given as soon as possible. 61.What is the meanings of White star rocket consisting of three single signals fired at about one min interval send by a Life-saving station at Night time? You are seen assistance will be given as soon as possible. 62. What is the meanings of Horizontal motion of a white flag or arms extended horizontally send by a Shore life-saving station at Day time? Landing here highly dangerous. 63. What is the meanings of Horizontal motion of a white light or flare extended horizontally send by a Shore life-saving station at Night time? Landing here highly dangerous. 10

11 64. What is the General meanings of Horizontal motion of a white flag or arms extended horizontally send by a life-saving station at Day time? Negative. 65. What is the general meanings of Horizontal motion of a white flare send by a life-saving station at Night time? Negative. 66. What is the general meanings of Vertical motion of a white flag or the arms send by a life-saving station at Day time? Affirmative. 67. What are the general meanings of Vertical motion of a white flare send by a life-saving station at Night time? Affirmative. 68. What is the meaning of GU made by flag signals or Morse signals? It is not safe to fire a rocket. 69. What is the meanings of International code flag NE2 made by a British ship? Submariners, who may be submerged, are in the vicinity. 70. What are the characteristics of Line throwing apparatus? 1. Capable of throwing a line with a reasonable accuracy. 2. Contained in a watertight casing. 3. Instructions and/or diagram of operating procedures, written on casing. 11

12 4. Have not less than 4 projectiles. 5. Each projectile capable of carrying a line of at least 230 m. 71. What are the characteristics of Hand flares? 6. Contained in a watertight casing. 7. Instructions and/or diagram of operating procedures, written on casing. 8. Burn with bright red colour, with not less than 15,000 candelas 9. Burning period not less than 1 minute at air. 10. Burning period 10 seconds in water, if submerged 100 meter below water level. 72. What are the characteristics of Parachute flares? 1. Contained in water tight casing 2. Instructions and/or diagram of operating procedures, written on casing. 3. Reach the altitude of 300 meter. 4. Burn bright red colour with not less than 30,000 candelas. 5. Burning period not less than 40 seconds. 6. Descents at the rate 5 meter/ second. 73. What are the characteristics of Smoke float? 1. Contained in water tight casing 2. Instructions and/or diagram of operating procedures, written on casing. 3. Emit smoke of highly visible orange colour. 4. Operation period 3 minutes in calm water. 5. Operation period 10 seconds, if submerged in water. 6. It has no flame. 74. What are the precautions on a lifeboat at cold weather? Put on an thermal protective aid or put on any other extra clothing, which are available. Theses should be loose and comfortable. Rig a windbreak, spray shield, and canopy. Try to keep the floor dry. Cover it with canvas or cloth for insulation. Huddle with others, to keep warm, moving enough to keep the blood circulating. Spread an extra tarpaulin, sail, or parachute over the group. Give extra rations, if available, to men, who are suffering from exposure to cold. 12

13 75. What are the precautions on a lifeboat at hot weather? Rig a sunshade or canopy from sunlight. Leave enough space for ventilation. Cover your skin, where possible, to protect it from sunburn. Use sunburn cream, if available. (With life raft, release some air from life raft s bottom layer, so that survivor can come closer to sea level and get some comport from hot weather) 76. What are the precautions with sharks, seen from life rafts? Do not fish, even If you have hooked a fish, let it go. Do not clean fish in the water. Do not throw garbage overboard. Do not let your arms, legs, or equipment hang in the water. Keep quiet and do not move around. 77. What are the contents of a life raft? Sea anchor and spare sea anchor 1.5 liters of water per person Tin opener Food Fishing line and hook Thermal Protection Sheet Anti-Seasickness Tablets Paddles 6 Hand held distress flares 4 red distress parachute flares 2 smoke/dye markers (Optional) Sponges (to dry floor) Pump (to pump up the floor) Bailer 13

14 Puncture repair kit Core Plugs 2 safety knifes Whistle Heliograph Torch with spare batteries and bulbs Plastic bags 14