If a ship ahead of you has hoisted the signal flag “O”, It means the ship has happened “Man overboard”.
第七章 海上呼叫*（考试重点）
1.What does “initial course” mean in search and rescue operation?
“Initial course” means “The course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered at the beginning of a search”. 2.What does “jettison of cargo” mean?
“Jettison of cargo” means “To throw the cargo overboard in order to lighten the vessel or improve it’s stability in case of an emergency”.
3.What does SAR stand for?
SAR stand for “Search And Rescue”. 4.What is INMARSAT short for?
INMARSAT short for “International Maritime Satellite
Organization”.
5.What does UTC stand for?
UTC stand for “Universal Time Coordinated”. 6.Can you list three or more search patterns?
The search patterns as followings the expanding square search pattern, sector search pattern, parallel sweep search pattern, ship/aircraft coordinate search pattern. 7.What does a “hampered vessel” mean?
“Hampered vessel” means “A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver by the nature of her work”. 8.What does MMSI stand for?
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MMSI stand for “Maritime Mobile Service Identity”. 9.What does OSC stand for?
OSC stand for “On-Scene Commander”.
10.When will a parallel sweep search usually be used?
If a vessel searches and rescues with another vessel assistance, the parallel sweep search usually be used.
11.When will a sector search pattern usually be used? If a single vessel searches and rescues, the sector search pattern usually be used.
12.When will the expanding square search usually be used? If a single vessel searches and rescues, the expanding square search usually be used.
13.When you request the receiver to remain on channel 16 in VHF communication, what do you say?
When I request the receiver to remain on channel 16 in VHF communication, I can say “Stand by on channel 16!”. 14.How do you rectify the mistake in marine VHF communication?
I should say the word “MISTAKE” followed by the corresponding part of the message.
15.How do you emphasize the important part of a message in marine VHF communication?
I should say the word “REPART” followed by the corresponding part of the message.
16.What does MAYDAY mean in marine communications? In marine communications, the MAYDAY means “The vessel is in distress or in critical danger”.
17.What should be included in MAYDAY messages?
The MAYDAY messages should be including the ship’s name, call sign, position, nature of distress, the assistance she needs and so on.
18.What does PAN-PAN mean in marine communications?
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In marine communications, the PAN-PAN means “An urgent message about a serious danger for the vessel, crew and passengers”.
19.What does SECURITE mean in marine communications? In marine communications, the SECURITE means “The message concerns the safety of navigation”.
20.What are passengers advised to put on while abandoning the vessel?
The passengers are advised to put on lifejackets while abandoning the vessel.
21.What can be used to attract attention after abandoning the vessel?
After abandoning the vessel, the orange smoking signals, hand flares, rocket parachute flares and so on can be used to attract attention.
22.Coastal radio stations keep a constant watch on distress frequencies. What frequencies are they?
The distress frequencies are 2182kHz, VHF CH16 and so on. 23.A ship is signaling you with his ‘Aldis lamp’ (Morse lamp) the letter ‘U’. What is the message for you?
If a ship is signaling to me the letter ‘U’ by his aldis lamp, the message means “You are running into danger”. 24.What is IAMSAR short for?
IAMSAR stand for “International Aeronautical and Maritime Search And Rescue”.
25.What does RCC stand for?
RCC stand for “Rescue Coordination Center”. 26.Can you list any search patterns?
The search patterns as followings the expanding square search pattern, sector search pattern, parallel sweep search pattern, ship/aircraft coordinate search pattern.
27. Why should you learn to use SMCP as developed by IMO? In order to communicate with other ships and shore stations.
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28.Could you please talk about different ways to send off emergency signal?
Emergency signals can be send off by VHF, TELEX, DSC, INMASAT-C and so on.
29.What’s the difference between “heel” and “list”? “heel” is caused by external force, while “list” is caused by internal force.
30.What is “Muster list”?
“Muster list” is a list showing the crew’s assembly station and liability in any event of emergency.
31.What is the sound alarm for abandoning vessel?
When abandoning the vessel, we should sound seven short blasts and one prolonged blast.
32.List some visual and audible distress signals for attracting attention when in distress.
When in distress, the orange smoking signals, hand flares,
rocket parachute flares and fog signaling apparatus can be used to attract attention.
33.Would you please pronounce the correct international code words for ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’?
ALFA, BRAVO, CHARLIE, DELTA.
34.‘Smothering’ is a way of dealing with fire. How does it work? “Smothering” is a way of dealing with fire, it work is cut off the supply of oxygen.
35.What reason would you think is justified for postponing the fire drill to a more suitable time?
When the ship is encounter the heavy weather or imminent danger, the fire drill can be justified for postponing.
36.A ship anchored close to your ship hoists the flag ‘I’ what action should you take?
If a ship anchored close of me, I should keep a sharp lookout and take relevant collision avoidance.
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37.What action would you take if you were on duty on deck and you observe oil leaking from the ship’s side?
If observe the oil leaking from the ship’s side on duty on deck, I should sound the alarm and report to the master at once. 38.When would you need a ‘resuscitator’?
When the person is not breathing, I need a resuscitator. 39.A ship ahead hoists the flag ‘D’ and gives one long blast followed by two short blasts. What is the message?
If a ship ahead hoists the flag “D” and gives one long blast followed by two short blasts, the message means “Keep clear of me, I am maneuvering with difficulty”.
40.What does 2182 kHz mean to you?
2182 kHz is used in distress alerting and safety calling.
第八章 事故处理*（考试重点）
1.What does “SOPEP” mean?
“SOPEP” means “Ship Oil Pollution Emergency Plan”.
2.Whom shall be reported to in case of an oil pollution incident ?
In case of an oil pollution incident, we shall be reported to the shipowner, the company, the agent and the authorities of the coastal countries.
3.Generally speaking, which is responsible for the damage after a collision between a vessel moored and a vessel under-way?
Generally speaking, the vessel underway is responsible for the damage after a collision.
4.What can be used to handle an oil spill?
Such as the oil absorbent, oil dispersants, chemical agent, rags and some other equipment can be used to handle an oil spill.
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