CD0298. Use of Liferafts

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CD0298. Use of Liferafts
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The Seagull CBT bank is organised into modules covering safety, shipboard operations, maintenance and other topics. Original module names and codes are retained to help you find the topic you need.

“Seagull CBT — CD0298. Use of Liferafts” contains 24 questions across 1 collection.

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When abandoning ship, when would you have to use liferafts instead of lifeboats? Select the ONE correct answer.

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When it is not possible to launch the lifeboats due to the list of the ship.✓ Correct answer
When the liferafts are nearer to where your place of work is.
When power to the lifeboat winches has been lost.
When there is a fire in the engine room.

Why should you NOT bring a sharp knife with you when boarding a liferaft? Select ONE best answer.

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It could puncture the liferaft.✓ Correct answer
You might get injured going down the ladder.
Because the liferaft does not have a knife in the survival pack.
Because the liferaft has a knife in the survival pack.

There is a knife, in a pocket, close to the entrance to the liferaft. What is it's main use? Select the ONE best answer.

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To cut the painter, once all survivors are on board.✓ Correct answer
To cut away the boarding ladder, once everyone is on board.
As a can opener, to open cans of drinking water.
To cut away the rope for the sea anchor in a hurry.

After boarding a liferaft, which one of these actions will best slow down the drift of the liferaft in strong winds? Select the ONE best answer.

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Streaming the sea anchor.✓ Correct answer
Cutting the painter.
Using the paddles.
Closing the liferaft entrances.

When might you need to launch a remote liferaft on the weather side? Select the ONE correct answer.

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When there is fire on the water or thick black smoke on the leeside.✓ Correct answer
When the embarkation ladder is stowed nearer to the weather side.
When the remote liferaft is stowed nearer to the weather side.
You must never launch a liferaft on the weather side.

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