Cd.88 Human Relations
1. Which are the 4 most commonly occurring types of accidents?
Collision
Grounding
Fire/Explosion
Personal injury
2. What kind of information does the Fire Plan contain?
The location of all fire-fighting appliances and equipment on board
3. Where can you find information about the various kinds of safety equipment you have onboard?
SOLAS
Safety Plan
Instruction manuals
4. What must you do if you detect a fire?
Activate the alarm signal, and try to extinguish the fire
5. What is the first thing you must do if you see a person fall over board?
Throw any floating device overboard
6. What is OPA an abbreviation for?
Oil Pollution Act
7. What is the connection between the quantity of oil transported at sea and the amount of oil spilled the last years?
The quantity of oil transported has increased and the amount of oil spilled has decreased
8. Which of the 5 annexes includes regulation about garbage handling onboard ships?
Annex V
9. What kind of ships are regulated by OPA 90?
All kinds of ships
10. Which of the following are enclosed spaces?
Cargo tanks
Cofferdam
Fuel tank
Water tank
11. Do you need to measure oxygen levels before entering an enclosed space?
Yes, always
12. Do you need to report near accidents?
Yes, it is your duty to report near accidents
13. Why is it important that everyone onboard can understand and be understood in English?
It is important for safety and is the standard language for communication of safety matters at sea
14. What should you avoid when receiving work orders?
Misunderstandings
15. Emergency communications should be:
Short, accurate and in an easy to understand language
16. All crew are required to:
Be able to communicate in an emergency language
17. Are you allowed to use any drugs if you are outside Coastal waters?
No, any use of drugs are strictly prohibited
18. In addition to a common language, what else is important for good communication in reference to human relations?
The use of body language, posture and tone of voice