Тест по Lifeboat Release Mechanism FASSMER (CES v5.0)
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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?
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A full set of maintenance manuals.2
All inspections, other than weekly and monthly and any servicing and repair, other than routine, should be conducted by which of the following persons?
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A manufacturer’s representative or a person appropriately trained and certified by the manufacturer for the work to be done.3
An “on-load release mechanism” is defined as one that is designed:
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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.4
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?
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At least once every 3 months.5
Details of specific responsibilities assigned to crew members during the launch of the lifeboat are shown where?
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On the Muster List.6
How is the D-shaped cam pin rotated back, locking the tail of the hook in preparation for recovery of the lifeboat?
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By pulling on the control cable.7
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:
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Lack of use.8
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?
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Lack of information on the equipment.; Poor maintenance on the hook.; Poor understanding by the crew.; The locking pin is missing.9
In which two of the following regulations is the legislation relating to life saving equipment on board a merchant vessel found?
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SOLAS.; The International Life Saving Appliances Code.10
Into which Code were many of the technical items originally found in SOLAS 1974 transferred in 1996?
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The Life-Saving Appliances Code.11
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?
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A full set of maintenance manuals.12
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?
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At least once every 5 years.13
Prior to recovering a lifeboat back on board, it is essential to:
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Check that the hook arrangement has properly re-set and that the falls are fully engaged.14
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?
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At least once every 3 months.15
SOLAS requires that, wherever possible, instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances should include which of the following?
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A checklist for use when carrying out the inspections.; Maintenance and repair instructions.; A schedule of periodic maintenance.; A diagram of lubrication points.16
SOLAS requires that, wherever possible, instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances should include which of the following?
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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.17
The emergency release procedure for this mechanism involves:
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Smashing the glass panel and removing the pin from the shackle.18
The fall link is prevented from accidentally slipping out from under the hook by:
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A weighted trip bar.19
The function of the hydrostatic release is to:
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Prevent accidental operation of the remote release handle.20
The legislation relating to life-saving equipment on board a merchant vessel is found in which two of the following regulations?
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SOLAS.; The International Life Saving Appliances Code.21
The two main components of this release mechanism are:
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The hooks.; The remote release handle.22
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?
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A Senior Officer.23
Where are details of specific responsibilities assigned to crew members during the launch of the lifeboat indicated?
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On the Muster List.24
Where should the lifeboat be located when an operational test on the on-load release mechanism is to be performed?
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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.25
Where would you find specific information on the operation and maintenance of the lifeboats and davits fitted on board your ship?
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The ship’s SOLAS Training Manual.26
Which component holds the hook in the “locked” position?
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The D-shaped release handle.27
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?
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The curved face.28
Which of the following additional items must be completed following a weekly or monthly inspection of life-saving appliances?
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A report of inspection must be entered in the log-book.29
Which of the following additional items should be checked during an inspection of the lifeboat release gear?
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Limit switches.; The davit structure.; Wires and sheaves.; Associated power systems.30
Which of the following components is activated by the diaphragm in the hydrostatic release?
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The clamp.31
Which of the following is a correct statement?
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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.32
Which of the following topics must be included in the vessel’s SOLAS Training Manual?
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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.33
Which two factors from the list below are commonly held to be most critical in ensuring the safe and successful release of a lifeboat?
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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.34
Why have several national authorities released safety circulars in recent years, focusing on maintenance and operation of lifeboat release mechanisms?
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Because there continue to be serious incidents related to the lifeboat release mechanisms.35
Why is it important to follow a good maintenance routine on the lifeboat release mechanism?
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So that the mechanism will always operate immediately and successfully whenever required.36
Why is it important to train at launching the lifeboat?
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So that the crew become thoroughly familiar with the launching mechanism.37
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?
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At least once every 5 years.38