Final Assessment: Emergency Towing System

Introduction and Legislation

Introduction and Legislation

In this lesson, you will learn about the international regulations requiring emergency towing systems and why such a system is important.

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Why Have an Emergency Towing System? 3 minutes
SOLAS and IMO Requirements 4 minutes
Guidance and Publications 2 minutes

Components of the System

Components of the System

In this lesson, you will learn about the main components of the emergency towing system and its strength requirements.

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Main Components of the System 6 minutes
Safe Working Loads and Strength Requirements 2 minutes
Risk Assessments and Installation Guidance 3 minutes

Safe Use of the System

Safe Use of the System

In this lesson, you will learn about how to ensure safety during such operations.

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Personal Safety 3 minutes
Safety when Working with Tugs 4 minutes
Final Assessment: Emergency Towing System 8 minutes

Lessons

Introduction and Legislation

Introduction and Legislation

In this lesson, you will learn about the international regulations requiring emergency towing systems and why such a system is important.

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Why Have an Emergency Towing System? 3 minutes
SOLAS and IMO Requirements 4 minutes
Guidance and Publications 2 minutes

Components of the System

Components of the System

In this lesson, you will learn about the main components of the emergency towing system and its strength requirements.

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Main Components of the System 6 minutes
Safe Working Loads and Strength Requirements 2 minutes
Risk Assessments and Installation Guidance 3 minutes

Safe Use of the System

Safe Use of the System

In this lesson, you will learn about how to ensure safety during such operations.

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Personal Safety 3 minutes
Safety when Working with Tugs 4 minutes
Final Assessment: Emergency Towing System 8 minutes
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Final Assessment: Emergency Towing System

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  • Passing threshold

Question 1 of 15

How do emergency towing systems contribute to safety when tankers are on fire?

Question 2 of 15

What are the current requirements for other cargo and passenger vessels?

Question 3 of 15

'The emergency towing system is only to be used when abandoning ship.' Is the statement true or false?

Question 4 of 15

What two factors are taken into account during a risk assessment?

Question 5 of 15

When in charge of monitoring the rope, what should you do?

Select multiple answers:

Question 6 of 15

What is the name of this part of the emergency towing system?

Question 7 of 15

The requirement to carry dedicated emergency towing systems applies to which type of vessels?

Question 8 of 15

What additional standards must oil tankers be constructed to?

Question 9 of 15

Where should personnel stand when the emergency towing system is under strain?

Question 10 of 15

'Good communication is not required during emergency towing operations.' Is the statement true or false?

Question 11 of 15

How much should the towing line be allowed to bend to port and starboard?

Question 12 of 15

What is the name of this part of the emergency towing system?

Question 13 of 15

Why do most personal injury accidents occur when working with tugs?

Question 14 of 15

Before deploying the emergency towing system, what safety measures should you have undertaken?

Question 15 of 15

Where are emergency towing systems to be fitted?

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How do emergency towing systems contribute to safety when tankers are on fire?

They extinguish chemical fires.
Your answer
They are flame resistant.
Your answer
They add physical distance for a rescuing vessel.
Your answer
They are easy to maintain.
Your answer

What are the current requirements for other cargo and passenger vessels?

To have no emergency towing capabilities.
Your answer
To have ship specific procedures and use existing ship equipment.
Your answer
To talk about implementation of emergency towing systems.
Your answer
To have a dedicated emergency towing system.
Your answer

'The emergency towing system is only to be used when abandoning ship.' Is the statement true or false?

False
Your answer
True
Your answer

What two factors are taken into account during a risk assessment?

Rewards and risk
Your answer
Hazards and perceptions
Your answer
Risks and benefits
Your answer
Hazards and risks
Your answer

When in charge of monitoring the rope, what should you do?

Ensure no unauthorised personnel access the area.
Your answer
Risk assess the operation before starting.
Your answer
Stand in a safe place.
Your answer

What is the name of this part of the emergency towing system?

Fairlead
Your answer
Towing connection
Your answer
Marker buoy
Your answer
Chafing gear
Your answer

The requirement to carry dedicated emergency towing systems applies to which type of vessels?

All vessels
Your answer
All tankers
Your answer
Tankers greater than 20,000 dwt.
Your answer
Passenger vessels greater than 50,000 dwt.
Your answer

What additional standards must oil tankers be constructed to?

Oil Tanker Supplement Guidelines
Your answer
International Safety Guidelines for Oil Terminals and Tankers (ISGOTT)
Your answer
ISM
Your answer
SOLAS
Your answer

Where should personnel stand when the emergency towing system is under strain?

In the snap-back zone
Your answer
In a dedicated safe place.
Your answer
In the middle of the deck.
Your answer
Next to the rope.
Your answer

'Good communication is not required during emergency towing operations.' Is the statement true or false?

True
Your answer
False
Your answer

How much should the towing line be allowed to bend to port and starboard?

90°
Your answer
45°
Your answer
120°
Your answer
180°
Your answer

What is the name of this part of the emergency towing system?

Marker Buoy
Your answer
Towing pennant
Your answer
Pick up gear
Your answer
Strongpoint
Your answer

Why do most personal injury accidents occur when working with tugs?

Lack of trained personnel.
Your answer
Failure to properly plan and risk assess the operation.
Your answer
Lack of PPE.
Your answer
Inadequate machinery.
Your answer

Before deploying the emergency towing system, what safety measures should you have undertaken?

A safety briefing.
Your answer
Looked over the side.
Your answer
Checked the bitter end.
Your answer
Deployed the bridge-wing marker buoy.
Your answer

Where are emergency towing systems to be fitted?

Forward and aft.
Your answer
Port and starboard sides.
Your answer
Aft only.
Your answer
Forward only.
Your answer
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How do emergency towing systems contribute to safety when tankers are on fire?

They extinguish chemical fires.
Your answer
They are flame resistant.
Your answer
They add physical distance for a rescuing vessel.
Your answer
They are easy to maintain.
Your answer

What are the current requirements for other cargo and passenger vessels?

To have no emergency towing capabilities.
Your answer
To have ship specific procedures and use existing ship equipment.
Your answer
To talk about implementation of emergency towing systems.
Your answer
To have a dedicated emergency towing system.
Your answer

'The emergency towing system is only to be used when abandoning ship.' Is the statement true or false?

False
Your answer
True
Your answer

What two factors are taken into account during a risk assessment?

Rewards and risk
Your answer
Hazards and perceptions
Your answer
Risks and benefits
Your answer
Hazards and risks
Your answer

When in charge of monitoring the rope, what should you do?

Ensure no unauthorised personnel access the area.
Your answer
Risk assess the operation before starting.
Your answer
Stand in a safe place.
Your answer

What is the name of this part of the emergency towing system?

Fairlead
Your answer
Towing connection
Your answer
Marker buoy
Your answer
Chafing gear
Your answer

The requirement to carry dedicated emergency towing systems applies to which type of vessels?

All vessels
Your answer
All tankers
Your answer
Tankers greater than 20,000 dwt.
Your answer
Passenger vessels greater than 50,000 dwt.
Your answer

What additional standards must oil tankers be constructed to?

Oil Tanker Supplement Guidelines
Your answer
International Safety Guidelines for Oil Terminals and Tankers (ISGOTT)
Your answer
ISM
Your answer
SOLAS
Your answer

Where should personnel stand when the emergency towing system is under strain?

In the snap-back zone
Your answer
In a dedicated safe place.
Your answer
In the middle of the deck.
Your answer
Next to the rope.
Your answer

'Good communication is not required during emergency towing operations.' Is the statement true or false?

True
Your answer
False
Your answer

How much should the towing line be allowed to bend to port and starboard?

90°
Your answer
45°
Your answer
120°
Your answer
180°
Your answer

What is the name of this part of the emergency towing system?

Marker Buoy
Your answer
Towing pennant
Your answer
Pick up gear
Your answer
Strongpoint
Your answer

Why do most personal injury accidents occur when working with tugs?

Lack of trained personnel.
Your answer
Failure to properly plan and risk assess the operation.
Your answer
Lack of PPE.
Your answer
Inadequate machinery.
Your answer

Before deploying the emergency towing system, what safety measures should you have undertaken?

A safety briefing.
Your answer
Looked over the side.
Your answer
Checked the bitter end.
Your answer
Deployed the bridge-wing marker buoy.
Your answer

Where are emergency towing systems to be fitted?

Forward and aft.
Your answer
Port and starboard sides.
Your answer
Aft only.
Your answer
Forward only.
Your answer
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