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

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

Question 2 of 15

Where are emergency towing systems to be fitted?

Question 3 of 15

How do emergency towing systems contribute to pollution prevention?

Question 4 of 15

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

Question 5 of 15

How much should the line be allowed to bend vertically?

Question 6 of 15

Which IMO circular amended SOLAS to incorporate emergency towing systems?

Question 7 of 15

What is the minimum required length of the towing pennant?

Question 8 of 15

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

Question 9 of 15

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

Question 10 of 15

Which SOLAS chapter contains the regulations for the emergency towing gear?

Question 11 of 15

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

Question 12 of 15

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

Question 13 of 15

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

Question 14 of 15

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

Question 15 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?

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

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

Where are emergency towing systems to be fitted?

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

How do emergency towing systems contribute to pollution prevention?

They extinguish chemical fires.
Your answer
They are an oil spill barrier.
Your answer
They increase crew awareness of potential spills.
Your answer
They make recovery of an abandoned tanker easier.
Your answer

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

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

How much should the line be allowed to bend vertically?

40°
Your answer
10°
Your answer
20°
Your answer
30°
Your answer

Which IMO circular amended SOLAS to incorporate emergency towing systems?

MSC 200 (89)
Your answer
MSC 256 (84)
Your answer
Email dated the 4th of July 2006.
Your answer
SOLAS Chapter 2
Your answer

What is the minimum required length of the towing pennant?

50 metres
Your answer
Twice the lightest seagoing ballast freeboard plus 50 metres.
Your answer
The lightest seagoing ballast freeboard.
Your answer
Twice the lightest seagoing ballast freeboard.
Your answer

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

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

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

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

Which SOLAS chapter contains the regulations for the emergency towing gear?

2
Your answer
3
Your answer
1
Your answer
5
Your answer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'It is fine to allow other ropes or wires to pass through the emergency towing system fairlead.' Is the statement true or false?

True
Your answer
False
Your answer
Score: Attempts:

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

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

Where are emergency towing systems to be fitted?

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

How do emergency towing systems contribute to pollution prevention?

They extinguish chemical fires.
Your answer
They are an oil spill barrier.
Your answer
They increase crew awareness of potential spills.
Your answer
They make recovery of an abandoned tanker easier.
Your answer

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

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

How much should the line be allowed to bend vertically?

40°
Your answer
10°
Your answer
20°
Your answer
30°
Your answer

Which IMO circular amended SOLAS to incorporate emergency towing systems?

MSC 200 (89)
Your answer
MSC 256 (84)
Your answer
Email dated the 4th of July 2006.
Your answer
SOLAS Chapter 2
Your answer

What is the minimum required length of the towing pennant?

50 metres
Your answer
Twice the lightest seagoing ballast freeboard plus 50 metres.
Your answer
The lightest seagoing ballast freeboard.
Your answer
Twice the lightest seagoing ballast freeboard.
Your answer

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

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

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

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

Which SOLAS chapter contains the regulations for the emergency towing gear?

2
Your answer
3
Your answer
1
Your answer
5
Your answer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'It is fine to allow other ropes or wires to pass through the emergency towing system fairlead.' Is the statement true or false?

True
Your answer
False
Your answer
Score: Attempts:

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