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Recovery of Persons from the Water

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  1. Question 1

    According to SOLAS, where should you be able to see a life-saving equipment and survival training manual? Select the ONE best answer.
    • In each mess room or recreation room or in every cabin
    • In the emergency headquarters
    • In the ship’s library
    • Only on the bridge

  2. Question 2

    According to the IMO guidelines used to produce this module, what are the two greatest risks when recovering persons from the water? Select the TWO best answers.
    • Injury to the casualties from contact with the ship's side or by the recovery appliance itself
    • The safety of those on the rescue ship whilst manoeuvring to carry out the rescue
    • Any delays to the recovery process if there is too much caution
    • Ships not willing to assist in the rescue process

  3. Question 3

    As a general rule, what treatment should be given to casualties who have been recovered after being in cold water for a long time? Select the ONE best answer:
    • Remove their wet clothing, put them in a warm room and cover them with blankets
    • Get them to do vigorous exercise to get the circulation going again
    • Get them to move their limbs around to quickly restore blood circulation
    • Get them to stand up and move around

  4. Question 4

    Can lifeboats on the falls be used to recover persons from the water? Select the ONE best answer:
    • Yes, provided weather conditions are good and the lifeboat is not overloaded
    • No, casualties may be injured in the lifeboat
    • No, this method would be too slow to be practical
    • Yes, if they are on the falls this can be done in any conditions

  5. Question 5

    Can stores cranes be used to recover persons from the water? Select the ONE best answer:
    • Yes, provided they are not overloaded and are equipped with at least a rescue strop or a secure loop
    • No, they should never be used for that purpose
    • No, this method would be too slow to be practical
    • Yes, but only if they are specially designed for that purpose

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