Disc # 88

Human Relations and Social Responsibilites .

1.1 Where can you find information about the various kind of safety equipment you have onboard?
 SOLAS.
 General Arrangement Plan.
 Safety Plan.
1.2 What must you do if you detect a fire?
Alarm signal and try to extinguish the fire.
1.3 Which are the 4 most commonly occurring
 Collision.
 Grounding.
 Fire / Explosion.
 Personal injury.
1.4 What is the first thing you must do if you see a person fall over board?
Throw any floating device over board.
1.5 What kind of information does the Fire Plan contain?
The location all fire-fightning appliances and equipment on board.

2.1 Which of the 5 annexes includes regulations about garbage handling onboard ships?
Annex V.
2.2 What kind of ships are regulated by OPA90?
All kind of ships.
2.3 What is OPA an abbreviation for?
Oil Pollution Akt.
2.4 When 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.

3.1 Which of the following are enclosed spaces?

 Cargo tanks.
 Cofferdam.
 Water tanks.
 Fuel tanks.
3.2 Do you need to report near accidents?
Yes, it is duty to report near accidents.
3.3 Do you need to measure oxygen levels before entering an enclosed space?
Yes, always.

4.1 Emergency communication should be:

Short, accurate, and in an easy to understand language.
4.2 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.
4.3 All crew are required to:
Be able to communicate in an emergency language.
4.4 What should you avoid when receiving work orders?
Misunderstanding.
5.1 A three signs on board telling you where smoking is not permitted. Set Yes or No on the statement.
Yes.
5.2 In addition to a common language, what else is important for good communication in reference to
human relations?
To use of body language, posture and tone of voice.
5.3 Good and effective human relations is taking time off to think of others and treating others as
one would like himself to be treated by others.
5.4 Are you allowed to use any drugs if you are outside Coastal waters?
No, any use of drugs is strictly prohibited.