Maritime Quiz 8 Safety At Sea Results #1. What does EPIRB stand for? Electronic Position Indicating Rescue Beacon Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Emergency Personal Indicator Radio Beacon Enhanced Position Identification Rescue Beacon #2. What does the distress signal “Mayday” mean? I need assistance (non-urgent) Grave and imminent danger to life (immediate help required) I am lost Medical emergency only #3. What should you do first if someone falls overboard? Jump in after them Shout “Man overboard!” and point continuously Turn the boat around immediately Throw a life ring only #4. What does the signal “Pan-Pan” indicate? Immediate danger to life Urgency (serious situation but not immediate danger to life) Routine communication Weather warning #5. What colour are the lifejackets on most commercial vessels? Blue or black Orange or yellow (high visibility) White Red only #6. What does SOLAS stand for? Ships Operating Life and Safety Safety of Life at Sea Standard of Life and Safety Sea Operations Life and Safety #7. What is the purpose of a sea anchor? To hold the vessel in place permanently To keep a vessel’s bow into the weather in heavy conditions To dig into the seabed To increase speed #8. What is the international radio distress call? Pan-Pan Mayday Securite Help #9. What does “Pan-Pan” indicate? Immediate danger Urgency (not immediate danger to life) All clear Fire on board #10. What is the best way to treat mild hypothermia on a vessel? Give alcohol and warm quickly with hot water Remove wet clothing, warm the person gradually, give warm sweet drinks Rub the limbs vigorously Put them in a cold shower Previous Finish Join Us Today
