Final Assessment: Emergency Towing System
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Question 1 of 15
'Good communication is not required during emergency towing operations.' Is the statement true or false?
Correct - There are almost no operations on a ship that can be completed without effective communication.
Incorrect - You should review the Safety when Working with Tugs section.
Question 2 of 15
Where are emergency towing systems to be fitted?
Correct - There has to be an emergency towing system provided at both the fore and aft ends of the vessel.
Incorrect - You should review the SOLAS and IMO Requirements section.
Question 3 of 15
'It is fine to allow other ropes or wires to pass through the emergency towing system fairlead.' Is the statement true or false?
Correct - Only the emergency towing system should pass through the dedicated fairlead.
Incorrect - You should review the Risk Assessments and Installation Guidance section.
Question 4 of 15
Why do most personal injury accidents occur when working with tugs?
Correct - Proper planning will allow for most other problems to be foreseen and accounted for.
Incorrect - You should review the Personal Safety section.
Question 5 of 15
Which SOLAS chapter contains the regulations for the emergency towing gear?
Correct - Chapter 2 Regulation 3.4.
Incorrect - You should review the SOLAS and IMO Requirements section.
Question 6 of 15
What are the current requirements for other cargo and passenger vessels?
Correct - There should be a procedure in place using equipment already carried onboard.
Incorrect - You should review the SOLAS and IMO Requirements section.
Question 7 of 15
What is the name of this part of the emergency towing system?
Correct - This is the strongpoint.
Incorrect - You should review the Main Components of the System section.
Question 8 of 15
Which IMO circular amended SOLAS to incorporate emergency towing systems?
Correct - This is the correct reference.
Incorrect - You should review the Guidance and Publications section.
Question 9 of 15
How much should the towing line be allowed to bend to port and starboard?
Correct - 90° to port and starboard.
Incorrect - You should review the Safe Working Loads and Strength Requirements section.
Question 10 of 15
What is the name of this part of the emergency towing system?
Correct - This is the towing pennant
Incorrect - You should review the Main Components of the System section.
Question 11 of 15
What certificates will cover the emergency towing gear on a tanker?
Correct - The SOLAS certificates for safety equipment and safety construction will show the emergency towing gear and all of the components.
Incorrect - You should review the SOLAS and IMO Requirements section.
Question 12 of 15
What is the minimum required length of the towing pennant?
Correct - This is sufficient to allow for a towing vessel to pick up the line safely.
Incorrect - You should review the Main Components of the System section.
Question 13 of 15
Where should personnel stand when the emergency towing system is under strain?
Correct - This will be away from the ropes and in a secure and safe area.
Incorrect - You should review the Risk Assessments and Installation Guidance section.
Question 14 of 15
What other approved guidance can be found for towing safety?
Correct - There will be marine guidance notices for flag and port state regulations.
Incorrect - You should review the Guidance and Publications section.
Question 15 of 15
The requirement to carry dedicated emergency towing systems applies to which type of vessels?
Correct - The regulations only require dedicated towing systems for tankers greater than 20,000 dwt.
Incorrect - You should review the SOLAS and IMO Requirements section.
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'Good communication is not required during emergency towing operations.' Is the statement true or false?
Where are emergency towing systems to be fitted?
'It is fine to allow other ropes or wires to pass through the emergency towing system fairlead.' Is the statement true or false?
Why do most personal injury accidents occur when working with tugs?
Which SOLAS chapter contains the regulations for the emergency towing gear?
What are the current requirements for other cargo and passenger vessels?
What is the name of this part of the emergency towing system?
Which IMO circular amended SOLAS to incorporate emergency towing systems?
How much should the towing line be allowed to bend to port and starboard?
What is the name of this part of the emergency towing system?
What certificates will cover the emergency towing gear on a tanker?
What is the minimum required length of the towing pennant?
Where should personnel stand when the emergency towing system is under strain?
What other approved guidance can be found for towing safety?
The requirement to carry dedicated emergency towing systems applies to which type of vessels?
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'Good communication is not required during emergency towing operations.' Is the statement true or false?
Where are emergency towing systems to be fitted?
'It is fine to allow other ropes or wires to pass through the emergency towing system fairlead.' Is the statement true or false?
Why do most personal injury accidents occur when working with tugs?
Which SOLAS chapter contains the regulations for the emergency towing gear?
What are the current requirements for other cargo and passenger vessels?
What is the name of this part of the emergency towing system?
Which IMO circular amended SOLAS to incorporate emergency towing systems?
How much should the towing line be allowed to bend to port and starboard?
What is the name of this part of the emergency towing system?
What certificates will cover the emergency towing gear on a tanker?
What is the minimum required length of the towing pennant?
Where should personnel stand when the emergency towing system is under strain?
What other approved guidance can be found for towing safety?
The requirement to carry dedicated emergency towing systems applies to which type of vessels?
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