What are the common questions asked in MEO CLASS 4 orals for Safety function (COSCPOOL)
In the MEO Class 4 oral examination, especially concerning the safety function (COSCPOOL), candidates may encounter a range of inquiries related to safety equipment and maritime regulations. Below are some typical questions that might be posed:
- Categories of Life-Saving Appliances: What types of life-saving appliances are classified under different categories?
- Life Buoys: Can you specify the number of life buoys available on your vessel and their respective locations? What regulations from SOLAS pertain to life buoys?
- Life Jackets: What is the required quantity of life jackets on board? What markings and SOLAS regulations apply to life jackets?
- Immersion Suits: How many immersion suits are present on your ship, and where are they located? Can you explain what hypothermia is?
- Thermal Protective Aids: What regulations govern the use of thermal protective aids?
- Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD): Where are the EEBDs located, and what is the minimum requirement for them on board?
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA): How should SCBA be utilized in an emergency situation?
- Pyrotechnics: What types of pyrotechnic devices are mandated on board, and how many should be available?
- Search and Rescue Transponder (SART): What is the function of SART, and how does it operate?
- Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB): What is EPIRB, and what is the activation process?
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS): Can you describe GMDSS and its key components?
- Life Rafts and Lifeboats: What are the regulations regarding life rafts and lifeboats, including their capacity and maintenance requirements?
- Launching Procedures: Could you outline the steps for launching a life raft or lifeboat using various methods (manual, davit, automatic)?
- Safety Checks: What safety checks are necessary before launching a lifeboat?