MFA Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 24 of 30
When acting as a watcher or lookout at a cargo hold and men below show signs of distress, what must you do?
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Direct Answer
Option C: Raise the alarm immediately
A watcher must never enter a space where they suspect a hazard because they may become a casualty themselves. The primary duty is to raise the alarm to mobilize trained emergency response teams equipped for enclosed space rescue.
All Options
A
Don a B.A. set and enter the space
B
Lower additional breathing equipment
C
Raise the alarm immediately
(Correct Answer)
D
Try to rescue them yourself
Detailed Explanation & Context
A watcher must never enter a space where they suspect a hazard because they may become a casualty themselves. The primary duty is to raise the alarm to mobilize trained emergency response teams equipped for enclosed space rescue.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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