SAMSA PSSR Practice Questions - SAMSA STCW Section A-VI 1-4 Certificate of Proficiency in Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities Exam - SAMSA PSSR Practice Questions - SAMSA STCW Section A-VI 1-4 Certificate of Proficiency in Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities Exam

Question 1

What is the standard sound signal for the General Emergency Alarm on a merchant vessel under SOLAS and SAMSA regulations?

Seven or more short blasts followed by one prolonged blast on the ship's whistle and alarm bell One long continuous blast lasting for at least two minutes on the fog horn Three short blasts followed by two long blasts repeated three times Rapid continuous ringing of the ship's bell for fifteen seconds

Correct Answer:

Seven or more short blasts followed by one prolonged blast on the ship's whistle and alarm bell

Question 2

What is the IMMEDIATE duty of a seafarer upon hearing the General Emergency Alarm while working on deck?

Immediately jump into the nearest liferaft or lifebuoy Stop work, secure equipment if safe, collect warm clothing and lifejacket, and proceed to assigned muster station Return to cabin, pack all personal baggage, and wait for the Master's announcement Continue working until direct verbal orders are received from the Chief Officer

Correct Answer:

Stop work, secure equipment if safe, collect warm clothing and lifejacket, and proceed to assigned muster station

Question 3

Where is the Muster List primarily posted on board a commercial vessel?

Only on the exterior of the survival craft containers Exclusively inside the Master's office and Chief Engineer's cabin In prominent and easily accessible areas including the navigation bridge, engine control room, and crew accommodation spaces Inside the vessel's paint locker and steering gear compartment

Correct Answer:

In prominent and easily accessible areas including the navigation bridge, engine control room, and crew accommodation spaces

Question 4

Who has the sole authority to order the abandonment of a ship during a severe emergency?

The local SAMSA port state control inspector via radio Any senior rating on deck duty who considers the vessel unsafe The Chief Cook or Chief Steward The Master (Captain) or the designated command officer in charge in the Master's absence

Correct Answer:

The Master (Captain) or the designated command officer in charge in the Master's absence

Question 5

What is the international sound signal used on a ship's whistle to indicate a Man Overboard (MOB)?

Three prolonged blasts on the ship's whistle One short blast followed by one prolonged blast Five short and rapid blasts Two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts

Correct Answer:

Three prolonged blasts on the ship's whistle

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