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According to MSC/Circ.1093, which of the following is required to be on board for use in all operations involving the inspection, maintenance, adjustment and resetting of the lifeboat and associated equipment, such as davits or release gear?
A specialized tool-kit supplied by the manufacturer.
Original certificates of competency in lifeboat maintenance for all personnel involved in inspections and maintenance of such equipment.
A full set of maintenance manuals.
A training video or CBT supplied by the manufacturer and approved by the IMO.
All inspections, other than weekly and monthly and any servicing and repair, other than routine, should be conducted by which of the following persons?
The Master.
A manufacturer’s representative or a person appropriately trained and certified by the manufacturer for the work to be done.
A Company Superintendent.
A Senior Officer of a fitter suitable qualified and holding a certificate in lifeboat maintenance.
An “on-load release mechanism” is defined as one that is designed:
To be released at any time from any height.
To be operated when the boat is hanging in the falls at an approximate height of 2-3 metres above the water.
To be operated when the boat has been lowered and is waterborne, whether or not a load is being applied to it by the action of the ship or the sea.
To be released when the load applied to them is removed – that is, when the boat has been lowered and is waterborne.
By SOLAS, how often does a lifeboat (other than those of free-fall design or those on short international voyages and for whom the Administration has approved alternative arrangements) have to be launched and manoeuvred in the water by its assigned operating crew?
Weekly.
At least once a month.
At least once every 3 months.
At least once a year.
Details of specific responsibilities assigned to crew members during the launch of the lifeboat are shown where?
In the ship’s Personnel Manual.
On the Muster List.
On the main notice board.
On the Bridge Watch Keeping Schedule.
How is the D-shaped cam pin rotated back, locking the tail of the hook in preparation for recovery of the lifeboat?
Under the action of the interlock.
By returning the remote release handle to the closed position.
By pulling on the control cable.
By lifting the cam reset lever.
In the case study into the accident on board the Philippine-flagged bulk carrier “Washington Trader”, the Australian marine accident investigators found the reset lever extremely stiff. They concluded this was due to:
Poor design.
Poor illumination.
Lack of use.
Lack of understanding.
In the case study into the accident on board the Turkish-flagged bulk carrier “Gulsar Ana” in 2001, which of the following deficiencies were listed by the authorities as contributing to the accident with the lifeboat?
Lack of information on the equipment.
Poor maintenance on the hook.
Poor understanding by the crew.
The locking pin is missing.
Answer
In which two of the following regulations is the legislation relating to life saving equipment on board a merchant vessel found?
SOLAS.
MARPOL.
The International Life Saving Appliances Code.
The Ship Safety Manual.
The Lifeboat Manufacturer’s Operating Handbook.
Answer
Into which Code were many of the technical items originally found in SOLAS 1974 transferred in 1996?
STCW.
MSC/Circ. 1093.
The Life-Saving Appliances Code.
MARPOL.
MSC/Circ. 1093 requires which of the following to be onboard for use in all operations involving the inspection, maintenance, adjustment, and re-setting of the lifeboat and associated equipment, such as davits or release gear?
A full set of maintenance manuals.
A specialized tool-kit supplied by the manufacturer.
Original certificates of competency in lifeboat maintenance for any personnel involved in inspections and maintenance of such equipment.
A training manual, video or CBT supplied by the manufacturer and endorsed by the IMO.
On-load release gear shall be overhauled and subjected to an operational test under a load of 1,1 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment at which of the following intervals?
Weekly.
Monthly.
Annually.
At least once every 5 years.
Prior to recovering a lifeboat back on board, it is essential to:
Check that everybody is sitting down.
Ensure that the engine is in neutral.
Maintain a minimum of 5 knots forward speed.
Check that the hook arrangement has properly re-set and that the falls are fully engaged.
SOLAS requires that each lifeboat (other than those of free-fall design or those on short international voyages and for whom the Administration has approved alternative arrangements) shall be launched and manoeuvred in the water by its assigned operating crew at what minimum interval?
At least once a year.
At least once a month.
At least once every 3 months.
Weekly.
SOLAS requires that, wherever possible, instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances should include which of the following?
A checklist for use when carrying out the inspections.
Maintenance and repair instructions.
A schedule of periodic maintenance.
A diagram of lubrication points.
Answer
SOLAS requires that, wherever possible, instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances should include which of the following?
A checklist for use when carrying out the inspections.
A list of replaceable parts.
A list of sources of space parts.
A log for records of inspections and maintenance.
Answer
The emergency release procedure for this mechanism involves:
Smashing the glass panel and pulling the control cable.
Removing the top cover and lifting the override rod.
Smashing the glass panel and removing the pin from the shackle.
Removing the safety pin and pulling the release lever.
The fall link is prevented from accidentally slipping out from under the hook by:
An audible alarm at the Coxswain’s position.
A weighted trip bar.
The hydrostatic release.
The D-shaped cam pin.
The function of the hydrostatic release is to:
Extend the piston.
Lock the tail end of the hook in the closed position.
Prevent accidental operation of the remote release handle.
Hold the safety pin in place.
The legislation relating to life-saving equipment on board a merchant vessel is found in which two of the following regulations?
MARPOL.
SOLAS.
The Ship Safety Manual.
The International Life Saving Appliances Code.
Answer
The two main components of this release mechanism are:
The hooks.
The securing gripes.
The remote release handle.
The falls.
Answer
Weekly and monthly inspections and routine maintenance on lifeboats and associated equipment should be conducted under the direct supervision of which of the following persons?
A Senior Officer.
The Master.
A manufacturer’s representative.
A Junior Officer assigned to safety duties.
Where are details of specific responsibilities assigned to crew members during the launch of the lifeboat indicated?
In the ship’s Personnel Manual.
On the main notice board.
On the Bridge Watch Keeping Schedule.
On the Muster List.
In the seafarer’s employment contract.
Where should the lifeboat be located when an operational test on the on-load release mechanism is to be performed?
Fully in the water, free of all load on the falls and the hydrostatic interlock system having successfully operated.
Partly in the water, such that the mass of the boat is substantially supported by the falls and the hydrostatic interlock system has not operated.
Between 4 and 5 metres above the level of the water.
Fully secured in the davits, with additional retention devices applied.
Where would you find specific information on the operation and maintenance of the lifeboats and davits fitted on board your ship?
The SOLAS Convention 1974.
The Company Management Manual.
The ship’s SOLAS Training Manual.
The International Guide to Life-Saving Appliances on Merchant Vessels.
Which component holds the hook in the “locked” position?
The D-shaped release handle.
The remote release handle.
The link.
The safety pin.
Which face of the D-shaped cam pin should be in contact with the tail of the hook when it is in the closed position?
The flat face.
The curved face.
Which of the following additional items must be completed following a weekly or monthly inspection of life-saving appliances?
The crew must be trained on procedures found in the SOLAS Training Manual.
The Superintendent must be notified.
The lifeboat must be lowered with a complete launching crew embarked.
A report of inspection must be entered in the log-book.
Which of the following additional items should be checked during an inspection of the lifeboat release gear?
Limit switches.
The davit structure.
Wires and sheaves.
Associated power systems.
Answer
Which of the following components is activated by the diaphragm in the hydrostatic release?
The remote release handle.
The after hook.
The D-shaped cam pin.
The clamp.
Which of the following is a correct statement?
While resetting the release mechanism, it is essential to confirm visually that all personnel are clear of the lifeboat.
While resetting the release mechanism, it is essential to confirm that the D-shaped cam pin and the remote release handle are in the correct positions.
While re-stowing the lifeboat, it is essential that the coxswain is seated at the forward control position.
While launching the lifeboat, it is essential to confirm that the D-shaped cam pin has not released.
Which of the following topics must be included in the vessel’s SOLAS Training Manual?
Boarding, launching and clearing the survival craft and rescue boats.
Methods of launching from within the survival craft.
Release from launching appliances.
Recovery of survival craft and rescue boats, including stowage and securing.
Answer
Which two factors from the list below are commonly held to be most critical in ensuring the safe and successful release of a lifeboat?
The cost of the lifeboat.
The working condition of the launching equipment, as determined by the standard of maintenance on that equipment.
The efficiency of the crew in operating the launching equipment, as established and maintained by the regime of training on board.
The standard of illustrations and other diagrams relating to the lifeboat release mechanism as displayed in the vessel’s SOLAS Training Manual.
Answer
Why have several national authorities released safety circulars in recent years, focusing on maintenance and operation of lifeboat release mechanisms?
Because they have been advised to do so by the IMO.
Because they feel it necessary to copy releases from the IMO.
Because there continue to be serious incidents related to the lifeboat release mechanisms.
Because ship’s Captains have mailed too many “Experience Feedback” forms about lifeboat release mechanisms.
Why is it important to follow a good maintenance routine on the lifeboat release mechanism?
Because the Chief Engineer must be able to fill in the information in the Planned Maintenance System.
So that the Remote Release Handle will not jam during a Superintendent’s Inspection.
So that the mechanism will always operate immediately and successfully whenever required.
Because it gives the crew a regular task on weekends.
Why is it important to train at launching the lifeboat?
Because the Captain must be able to prove that he is following company procedures.
So that the crew become thoroughly familiar with the launching mechanism.
In order that launching can be done successfully in the dark.
Because there is an instruction to do so in the planned maintenance system.
On-load release gear shall be overhauled and subjected to an operational test under a load of 1,1 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment. At which of the following intervals must this be done?
At least once every 5 years.
Annually.
3-monthly.
Weekly.
Survival craft, rescue boats and launching appliances shall be visually inspected to ensure that they are ready for use. At which interval does SOLAS require this procedure to be carried out?
Daily.
Annually.
Monthly.
Weekly.
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