MEK Exit Exam • Set 7 Question 16 of 30
In case of an emergency scenario during Marine Engineering Knowledge operations, what is the immediate first step?
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Direct Answer
Option A: Raise the alarm and notify Officer of the Watch / Duty Engineer
Immediate alarm activation and notification of the Officer of the Watch or Duty Engineer initiate the shipboard emergency response chain, enabling coordinated isolation and containment actions per SOLAS guidelines.
All Options
A
Raise the alarm and notify Officer of the Watch / Duty Engineer
(Correct Answer)
B
Log the event in diary
C
Evacuate vessel immediately without alert
D
Attempt to fix without informing others
Detailed Explanation & Context
Immediate alarm activation and notification of the Officer of the Watch or Duty Engineer initiate the shipboard emergency response chain, enabling coordinated isolation and containment actions per SOLAS guidelines.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Marine Engineering Knowledge (MEK).
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