Emergency equipment

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT EXERCISE: NAME:

ONE MARK FOR EACH RESPONSE PASS 26/32

1. (3 Marks) Describe the care, maintenance and certification required for the lifejackets on your vessel.

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2. ( 3 Marks) Analyse why the inflating liferaft on your vessel is so situated and the advantages and disadvantages of this position. What is a hydrostatic release?

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3. (3 Marks) Name and justify the type of Fire Extinguishers would you position in the:

Engine room:__________________________________________________

Galley:______________________________________________________

Accommodation:_________________________________________________

4. (6 Marks) List the emergency equipment required on a 12 Metre 1E vessel in survey.

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5. (6 Marks) List the emergency equipment required on a 12 Metre 2C vessel in survey.

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6. (11 Marks) Match the equipment listed with its certification renewal date.

ARTICLE OF EQUIPMENT	MONTHS OR YEARS
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TO AUS1851
FIXED FIRE FIGHTING
VESSEL PERMIT & SURVEY
LIFERAFT REPACK
LIFERAFT HYDROSTATIC RELEASE
SHIP STATION LICENCE
FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
COMPASS ADJUSTMENT CERT.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETANCY
LPG GAS INSTALLATION
EPIRB BATTERY

Example answer:

1. (3 Marks) Describe the care, maintenance and certification required for the lifejackets on your vessel.

Lifejackets should be inspected regularly to ensure good operating condition and will be examined at the annual survey.

Routine checks should include:-

1. the attachments are intact and in good condition (retro-reflective tape, whistle, light and battery)

2. the condition of all stitching, fastening, tapes, loops, straps, buckles etc.

3. the buoyancy compartments (squeeze each one individually). If it feels unusually hard, or heavy, damage to buoyancy cushion may have occurred. Have it checked.

4. the colour. The jacket should be UV protected but prolonged exposure to the sunlight may damage and or fade the fabric. If colour is faded - replace the life jacket.