Why do Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels (ROUVs) under Workboat Code Edition 3 specifically require power-driven bilge pumps, rather than the hand-pump option allowed on manned workboats?

Q: Why do Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels (ROUVs) under Workboat Code Edition 3 specifically require power-driven bilge pumps, rather than the hand-pump option allowed on manned workboats?

There is no one aboard an ROUV to operate a hand pump An ROUV has no persons on board by definition, operated remotely — a hand-powered bilge pump would be useless with nobody aboard to work it, so the Code specifically requires power-driven bilge pumps for ROUVs rather than the hand-pump-plus-power-pump combination allowed on manned vessels.

A. There is no one aboard an ROUV to operate a hand pump

B. ROUVs are always larger than 24 metres, which changes the requirement

C. It's a drafting inconsistency with no practical reasoning behind it

D. ROUVs are exempt from all bilge pumping requirements

You're asked to test a deck crane grab after electrical repairs nearby. As the grab is hoisted, what should have happened first?

A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs

B. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift

C. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin

D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening

A toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?

A. Only the weather forecast for the next watch

B. The lunch schedule for the deck team

C. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place

D. The cargo manifest for the next port

+1497 more Safety & Emergency questions available

Create a free account to practise all 1500 questions, track your accuracy, and build your Reputation Score.

Create Free Account