Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
MIMAROPA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PALAWAN
CORON COASTAL DISTRICT
CORON SCHOOL OF FISHERIES
CORON, PALAWAN

FISH CAPTURE

Grade 10

QUARTER 4 MODULES
 WEEK 1
MODULE TITLE: Comply With Emergency Procedure

MODULE INTRODUCTION

This module covers the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and awareness of appropriate activities in case of
emergencies and establish skills to follow emergency responses.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

After completing this module, you should be able to:

1. Act on becoming aware of an emergency;

What I Know

PRE-TEST

I. TRUE or FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is wrong. Write your
answers in your test notebook.

1. In most emergencies, the best procedure is to stop the main engine.

2. Sound is the signal for the general emergency procedure.
3. In communication techniques, damage control partly mustered at the incident.
4. Emergency alternator is activated if required during emergencies.
5. Radio officer should run the communication.

What’s New

How can we act during the emergency?

LESSON 1

TAKE ACTIONS ON BECOMING AWARE OF AN EMERGENCY

What is It

Read the information sheet very well then find out how much can you remember and how much you
learn by doing the next activity.

INTRODUCTION

This lesson deals with identifying the emergencies on board, respond to an emergency situation and
undertaking accurate, prompt, complete, and clear information responses to alarms raised.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Emergencies on-board a vessel are identified.

2. Response to an emergency situation is promptly undertaken.
3. Prompt, accurate, complete, and clear information on raising alarm is practiced.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

Before we go any further, try to learn the meaning of the terms below which might give you some difficulties
as you go through the lesson.

Collision ship, vessel or any other water crafts striking each other
Sound signal a term which refers to surface and underwater sonic signals used in shore station
End on also means “head on”
Radio a wireless communication device using electromagnetic waves
Radio alarm signal this special signal, triggers the equipment used for automatic sound alarm
to gain distance to windward of another vessel when sailing close hauled and parallel
Weather
course with her.
Lifeboat usually used in emergency situations, it is the conduction of a life boat through the
navigation seas with whatever materials or instruments on hand.
Morse lamp a lamp designed to transmit morse code signals by “flashing light”

INFORMATION SHEET 1

This lesson provides the required knowledge on practical and theoretical aspect of personal survival and
emergency procedure at sea on-board a vessel to counteract the threat of maritime disasters that seamen have
experienced through centuries.

The following are possible emergencies that a vessel may sooner or later experience in the course of its
operations:

Whenever a collision occurs, the vessel’s sound water tight integrity is likely to suffer and personnel may
experience considerable shock, whether a collision is with another vessel, land mass or ice floe. No precise
set of actions can be laid down for this situation, though certain general rules are applicable. A suggested line
of actions are the following:

1. Sound general emergency stations

2. Stop the main energies in most emergency cases. Circumstance may dictate that if one vessel
is embedded in another, it’s desirable to maintain a few revolutions on the engines, since rapid
withdrawal from a gashed hull could leave a massive hole, which would allow the passage of
considerable water. This could result in the immediate sinking of the streaked vessel.
3. Close all the tight water and fire door and start bilge pumps on affected area.

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 4. Assess the extent of the damage as follows:

a. By visual inspection of the area of impact, estimate tonnage of water inside the vessel
and the amount of water entering the vessel because of its damage.
b. By estimating the size of the damaged area and its position in relation to the water line,
a temporary solution such as a collision patch may be applied
c. After assessing vessel stability and upon discovering that cargo is affected, check the
permeability of the cargo and subsequent loss of buoyancy together with change in trim.
Assess vessel stability based on metacentric gravity.
d. Consider additional factors such as the risk of fire, gas or toxic fumes in the vicinity of
the two vessels or the possibility of explosion resulting from withdrawals from the other
vessel.
e. Check the casualties or missing persons aboard your own vessel.

5. Establish communication and see that emergency procedure is done as follows:

a. Damage control party must be called to the incident scene.

b. Emergency generator must be activated if required.
c. Pumping arrangements must be done to gain maximum efficiency with the possible use
of ballast pump instead of bilge pump.
d. Radio officer should stand-by.
e. Engine room facilities should be kept on standby.

Training and Drills

Ward ship is a ship that transports human passengers more than cargo. Ward ships carry out regular
exercises in the methods of abandoning ships, but this is unfortunately not the case with many merchant
vessels. Officers should be aware to the fact that simple briefings at the regular boat and fire drills could very
well help in an emergency.

Such briefings could include:

a. The stowage position of spare life jackets
b. The duties of boat’s crews while awaiting the orders to abandon E.g.: gathering extra blankets, water
and foods
c. The need for the motor boats launched to collect other survivors and see the other survival craft come
together
d. Instruction to lifeboat men in the launching method of survival crafts

Cause and Consequence

Experience has shown that ships have had to be abandoned after one or more of the following accidents:
collision, explosion or fire. Wherein fire will often follow a collision or explosion and in either case the loss
of the ship is almost imminent.

Once survival crafts are launched, it is the duty of the person in charge of such crafts to put sufficient distance
between the crafts and the sinking vessel so that masts, funnels and rigging etc. will not fall on the crafts and
will not be affected by the suction from the ship that will be created in the surrounding waters as she goes
down. Survival craft are expected to wait at the scene of sinking for the purpose of picking up other survivors
and to be picked up themselves by other rescue crafts especially if the radio officer has been able to transmit
a distress message and have it acknowledged before the vessel sank.

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Communications

To carry out any rescue operations, efficient communications between all parties are essential. They
may be established in many forms. Radiotelephone and UHF are the best. Should these be unavailable, owing
to damage, loss of power, or weather interference, alternative methods must be adopted. These may be one or
a combination of the following:

1. Shouting, word of mouth, distance, and weather permitting

2. Morse code by flashlight as sounds
3. International flag hoist
4. Morse by flags
5. Special signals are employed by the coastguard in connection with the use of life saving apparatus
(table of communication)

Way of Communications

1. Shouting or word of mouth, distance and weather permitting,

2. Morse code by flashlight
3. International flag hoist
4. Morse code by flags
5. Other special signals employed by the coastguard in connection with the use of life saving apparatus
Table of Communication

SIGNALS SIGNIFICANT
By day – vertical motion of white flag or the In general – affirmative specifically
arm
By night – vertical motion of a white light “Rocket line is held”
or flare “Tale block is made fast”
“Hawser is made fast”
“Man is in the breeches buoy”
“Haul away”

By day – horizontal motion of a white flag In general – “negative”

or arms extended horizontally Specifically – “slack way”

By night – horizontal motion of white light “A vast hauling”

or flare

LET US REMEMBER

➢ Accurate responses to the emergencies would always save life on-board a vessel.

➢ Familiarity with maritime communication techniques can facilitate rescue of victims.

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What I Have Learned

SELF-CHECK

Now that you have finished the lesson, we shall find out how much you learned from it. Later you may
try to correct your mistakes by going back to the lesson.

Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is wrong. Write your answer in your test
notebook.

1. Position of chart is established and safe port option is investigated.

2. Engine room facilities must be kept on standby during emergency situation.

3. Position on chart and sea port is established while plotting the distance to be traveled.

4. Check all the casualties or missing persons aboard on your own vessel.

5. In damage control ocular inspection of the area of impact is recommended.

6.In most emergencies, the best procedure is to stop the main engine.

7. Sound is the signal for the general emergency procedure.

8. In communication techniques, damage control partly mustered at the incident.

9. Emergency alternator is activated if required during emergencies.

10.Radio officer should run the communication.

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 WEEK 2
MODULE TITLE: Comply With Emergency Procedure

MODULE INTRODUCTION

This module covers the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and awareness of appropriate activities in case of
emergencies and establish skills to follow emergency responses.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

After completing this module, you should be able to:

1. Follow established emergency procedure; and

What I Know

PRE-TEST

I. TRUE or FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is wrong. Write your
answers in your test notebook.

1. Position of chart is established and safe port option is investigated.

2. Engine room facilities must be kept on standby during emergency situation.
3. Position on chart and sea port is established while plotting the distance to be traveled.
4. Check all the casualties or missing persons aboard on your own vessel.
5. In damage control ocular inspection of the area of impact is recommended.
6. Emergency navigational equipment are not permanently stowed in the boats.
7.The prudent navigator will provide each lifeboat with the kit containing the equipment used for emergency
navigational purposes.
8. Because of outcomes, it is not wise to rely on readily available materials onboard for emergencies.
9. The list of preparation should be updated regularly so that nothing will be overlooked.
10. Any crew member needs an order from the captain of the vessel.

What’s New

How to established emergency procedure?

LESSON 2

FOLLOW ESTABLISHED EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

What is It
Read the information sheet very well then find out how much can you remember and how much you
learn by doing the next activity.

INTRODUCTION

This lesson deals with the emergency plan and procedure being practiced in the navigation industry. It
also deals with escape routes, communication, alarm system, and signal which are used for emergency
purposes and damage control. Also included are procedure in dealing with damage to the vessel.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Contingency plans for emergency in vessels are disseminated for ready implementation.
2. Escape routes, communication, and alarm systems and signals are used for emergency purposes.
3. Damage control procedures dealing with damage to the vessel and its hull are properly
communicated.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Pilot house a place where one may avail of pilot’s services

one in which stem of air is force into a bell-shaped casting mounted on a central spindle.
Bell Whistle
This bell is low note whose pitch is lower than the organ whistle, but its sound carries
farther; it is sometimes called “dome whistle”
Radio an apparatus used for studying distress signals by sounds and light flags
Telegraph
a term which refers to surface and underwater sonic signal used aboard the ship
Sound Signal

Distress
a ship condition requiring immediate assistance
Distress Flag any flag flown as a distress signal

Distress a signal which means “help is urgently needed”

Signal
Frequency the number of times a periodic process repeats ( same sequence of values in a given unit of
measurement)
Chart a part of the pilot house where charting plotting is being done
Wheel house part of the pilot house where the steering wheel for maneuvering is safe

INFORMATION SHEET 2

The method and techniques in life boat navigation are those available at the time. He should be able to
construct a plotting sheet and use distress signaling equipment. He should be familiar with the coordinates of
land points in the area of operation, ability to interpret wind and weather signs, knowledge of` the ocean
current aid skill in handling sail boat and parts of practical navigator’s basic education
Emergency (procedures on board)

Emergency navigation – In times of emergency, the navigator in charge shall provide each lifeboat
with a kit containing the equipment practical to carry for emergency navigational purposes. Even in times of
relative peace, it is good practice to have one such kit permanently located in the chart house and the wheel
house, so that it can be quickly transferred to a lifeboat when needed.

The least preparation made should be a check list of items that should be updated from time to time,
so that nothing will be overlooked. The list can be helpful even if one or more emergency kits have been
provided. The list should be kept in a permanent place on the bridge or near the life boats. The officer or
reliable crew members should be duly assigned to bringing to their stations, during abandon ship drill,
emergency navigational equipment which are not permanently stowed in the boats. The senior officer
should check each item against the equipment’ check-off list to ascertain that nothing has been overlooked.

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Signal for Fishing Vessels in Close Proximity

A vessel of 12 meters or more in length must provide for a whistle or bell. The bells or gongs may be
replaced by other equipment having the same respective sound characteristics provided that manual sounding
of the prescribed signals is always made possible.

Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliance

1. Whistles – are any sound signaling appliance capable of providing that prescribed blast.

a. Frequencies and range of audibility – The range of audibility of the signal from the whistle shall
be determined by those frequencies, which include the fundamental and/or one or more higher
frequencies which lie within the range of 180-170 Hz (±/percent). The fundamental frequency of the
signal shall be within the range of 70-700 Hz.

b. Limit of fundamental frequencies – To ensure a wide variety of whistle characteristics, the

fundamental frequency of a whistle shall be between the following limits:

i. 70-200 Hz for a vessel 200 meters or more in length

ii. 130-350 Hz for a vessel 75 meters but less than 200 meters in length
iii. 250-700 Hz for a vessel less than 75 meters in length

c. Sound signal intensity and range of audibility – The direction of maximum intensity of the whistle
and the distance of 1 meter from it, a sound pressure level in at least one third-octave band within
the range of frequency of 180-700 Hz.

d. Directional properties – The pressure level of the directional whistle shall not be more than 4dB
below the described sound pressure level on the axis of any direction in the horizontal plane within
± 45 degree of the axis.

e. Positioning of whistles – A whistle shall be placed as high as practicable on the vessel in order to
reduce interception of the emitted sound by obstruction and also to minimize hearing damage risk to
personnel.

f. Fitting of more than one whistle – If whistle is fitted at a distance more than 100 meters apart, it
shall be so arranged that they are not sounded simultaneously.

g. Combine whistle system – The whistle of combined system shall be located at the distance apart of
not more than 100 meters arranged to be sounded simultaneously. The frequency of any one whistle
shall differ from those of the others by at least 10 Hz.

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 2. Bells or gongs – a bell or a gong, or other device having similar sound characteristic shall produce
sound pressure
a. Intensity – The sound pressure is not less 110dB a distance of 1 meter from it.
b. Construction – The diameter of the mouth of the bell shall not be less than 300mm for vessels
of 20 meters and shall not be less than 200mm for vessels of 12 meters.

3. Approval – refers to the construction of sound signal appliances, their performance, and their
installations on board. The vessels shall be on the satisfaction of the appropriate authority of the state
whose flag vessel is entitled to fly.
Distress Signal

An urgent signal which means assistance is needed by the international code, the distress signal is
composed of two flags beginning with the letter “N” flag. “NA” means I am aground “NM” means “I am on
fire.”
The following signals used or exhibited either together or separately, indicate distress and need of
assistance.
a. A gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals of about minute

b. A continuous sounding with any fog-signaling apparatus

c. Rockets or shells. Throwing red star fired one at a time at a short interval

d. A signal made of radiotelegraphy or by any other signaling method consisting of the group (SOS) in
the morse code
e. A signal sent by radiotelegraphy consisting of the spoken word “mayday”
f. The International Code Signal of distress indicated by N.C.
g. A signal consisting of square flag having above or below it a ball or anything resembling a ball
h. Flames on the vessel (as from a burning tar barrel, oil barrel etc.)
i. A rocket parachute flare or a hand flares showing a red light

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 j. A smoke signal giving off orange colored-smoke

k. Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms stretched out to each ride

l. The radiotelegraph alarm signal

m. The radiotelephone alarm signal

n. Signal transmitted by emergency position indicating radio-beacons

LET US REMEMBER

A signal is important in navigation. It is also used to control the damage in case of emergency.

What I Have Learned

SELF-CHECK

Write TRUE on the blanks if the statement is true and FALSE if the statement is false. Write your answers in
your test notebook.

1. A whistle is a sound signaling appliance capable of producing the prescribed blast.

2. A vessel of 1 meter or more in length must provide a whistle and a bell.
3. The range of audibility of the signal from whistle shall be determined by those frequencies.
4. The fundamental frequency of the signal shall line within the range of 70-700MHz.
5. A bell or gong or other device having similar sound shall produce a sound pressure.

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6. In the event of distress signal a gun or other explosives by firing brief intervals.
7. When distress happens at daytime, colored flares must be used.
8. “May day” is the distress call of ships and vessels.
9. Flag signals are used when distress occurs at night time.
10. A rocket parachute is consisting of square flag having above or below it a ball.

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 WEEK 3
MODULE TITLE: Comply With Emergency Procedure

MODULE INTRODUCTION

This module covers the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and awareness of appropriate activities in case of
emergencies and establish skills to follow emergency responses.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

After completing this module, you should be able to:

1. Follow procedure for the use of various lifesaving appliances.

What I Know

PRE-TEST

TRUE or FALSE

Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is wrong. Write your answers in your test
notebook.

1. In front approach, the rescuer should swim towards the victim, and informs the victim what he is
going to do.
2. The rescuer should grasp the victim on his foot throwing his arm around him.
3. The ‘hair carry’ is the hardest way of rescuing a victim.
4.The rescuer should turn his back, holding the victim’s head above the water.
5. In ‘tired swimmer’s carry’, the victim has enough control of himself to obey orders.

What’s New
Why it is important to used the various lifesaving appliances?

LESSON 3

FOLLOW PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF VARIOUS LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES

What is It

Read the information sheet very well then find out how much can you remember and how much you
learn by doing the next activity.

INTRODUCTION

The lesson deals with life-saving drills which are correctly simulated and the correct use of survival
equipment in the event of emergencies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Life-saving drill is correctly simulated.

2. Survival equipment are correctly used in the event of emergencies.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

Adverse condition a condition where wind and current is strong.

Afloat the condition of an object displacing its own weight at the water or liquid in
which it floats; the opposite of “aground”
Aground touching, testing or lodging on the bottom
Distress a ship condition requiring immediate assistance to relieve the vessel from
damage, danger, breakdown
Geographical position the point of earth’s surface, which has the observed celestial body directly
overhead
Iceberg a mass on land ice, which has broken away from its parent formation on the
coast and either float in the sea or stranded
Navigation the process of directing the movement of a craft rom one point to another
Swim in motion, along, over or under the water.
Vessel a term which includes all types of watercraft, except a seaplane on the water
Weather to sail safely through a condition of atmosphere, taking into consideration its
cloudiness, humidit, wind direction, pressure, and temperature

INFORMATION SHEET 3
Disaster at sea is an ever-present threat to seafarers. An average of 200 ships and thousands of lives
are lost every year resulting from these disasters. In most cases, drowning is the greatest single cause of death
and in some cases, exposure to the elements or the combination of both. Some die through their ignorance;
some give up too soon or manage too poorly. But many are simply unprepared and when the worst happens,
their lives are lost.

Lifesaving Approaches

1. Front Approach-The rescuer should swim slowly towards the

victim; inform the victim what he is going to do. The rescuer should reach with his right hand the victim’s
wrist.
2. Rear Approach- If the victim is too excited to pay attention to
direction, the rescuer should swim behind him, grasp his chin with the right hand, applies pressure to his
back with his left hand and one of the various carries.
3. Underwater Approach- the rescuer should swim within the feet of the victim and surface dives to
depth at victim’s legs. It is the safest approach because the drowning person does not have a chance
to get a grip on his rescuer.

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Lifesaving breaks- if the victim does succeed in getting a grip on his rescuer, there are several methods of
breaking the grip. The first step is to sink with the victim. The rescuer takes his time and keeps calm, when he
goes into actual movement of breaking the grasp. He should do so suddenly with all his strength so that it
works.

Method of Breaking the Grip

A. Wrist Lock- The victim has grasped the right wrist; the rescuer should seize the victim’s left wrist
with his free left hand. Then the rescuer should move close to him doubling up the left placing the
left foot on the victim’s shoulder.

B. Front Stranglehold- the rescuer should seize the victim’s right elbow with left hand wherein the
victim’s chin is over the right shoulder of his rescuer.

C. Back Stranglehold- The rescuer should grasp the victim’s right elbow if the victim grabs him by
throwing his arm around him.

Breaking Two Drowning People Apart

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In this case, decide quickly which of the two victims is to be rescued first. The victim should be approached
from the rear. Both of the rescuer’s hands should be placed over the victim’s shoulder and gripped together
under his chin. The right or left legs, depending upon which is most convenient, should be used to apply
pressure on the chest of the other victim over the shoulder of the first to be rescued. The rescuer should shove
suddenly and pull the victim he has grasped upward to the surface.

Lifesaving Carries

1. Hair Carry- This is the easiest of the carries because it allows the most freedom of movement on
the part of the rescuer.

2. Head Carry- The rescuer should turn his back, holding the
victim’s head above the water with both hands meeting under
his chin. See illustration on the picture below.

3. Cross-Chest Carry- The rescuer should turn on his left side and place his arm over the victim’s
right shoulder, across the chest and under the left arm. The victim’s body is supported on the
rescuer’s right hip and the rescuer’s swim sidestroke using his free left arm and both legs.

4. Tired Swimmer’s Carry-If the victim has enough control of himself to obey orders, he should be
ordered to turn on his back, face his rescuer, spread his legs and place both of his hands on the
rescuer’s shoulders with his arm stiff. The rescuer then assumes the position for the breaststroke
and swims pushing the victim ahead of him.

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Other relevant information to facilitate the rescue e.g. number of persons leaving the ship, number of
remaining on board, master’s intention
In addition to the main points mentioned above, further information regarding influencing factors should be
passed on to the assisting vessels. These may include:
1. Weather condition in the immediate area of the ship in distress
2. Details of casualties and state of injuries
3. Navigation hazards e.g. iceberg
4. Number of crew and passengers
5. Detail of survival craft aboard and craft launched
6. Emergency location aid available at the scene of distress and about survival craft

Surface to Surface Rescue

Depending on circumstances, the options are the following:

1. Lower ship’s lifeboat/ emergency boat and begins recovery.
2. Use of rocket line, messenger and hawser to draw survival craft of the distressed vessel.
3. Go alongside the distress vessel.
4. Establish a tow if the stricken vessel will remain afloat.
5. Head to wind and apart open stern door (RORO VESSEL) on to distressed vessel.
6. Use own life raft and drift survival craft towards distressed vessel on the tow line.
7. Transfer personnel by breeches buoy.
8. Position rescue vessel’s bow close to head of distresses vessel.

Abandoning the Vessel

This situation should only be considered in two circumstances - 1) when all the measures to keep the vessel
afloat have failed and the ship is in a sinking condition and 2) although the vessel is floating, it is no longer
possible to remain aboard because loss of life could result from heat, smoke or some other adverse condition.
The decision to abandon ship must be made by the Master or Officer in Charge after assessing all the facts of
the situation. The decision will be influenced by some of the following points:
1. Weather conditions
2. Stability of the vessel in distress
3. Geographic position
4. Life-saving appliances available and their condition
5. Casualties present and expected by remaining aboard or abandoning the vessel.
6. Number of persons to consider and their experience
7. Range of search and rescue craft and the time factor
8. Communication with rescue services
9. The danger of explosion
10. The danger of the situation worsening and the time when abandonment can be safely carried out being
missed.
The order to abandon ship must be given by “word of mouth” by the Master or the Officer In Charge. Loud
hailers, public address system, walkie-talkie may be used to ensure everyone hears the order.

LET US REMEMBER

The chances of surviving a disaster at sea depend on a great extent upon your knowledge and skills
of survival methods.

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What I Have Learned

SELF-CHECK

Select the best answer and encircle the letter that corresponds to your answer. Write your answer in your test
notebook.

1. Which of the following is considered to be the most important piece of abandon ship equipment?
A. Lifeboat C. Lifebuoy
B. Life jacket D. Buoyant apparatus
2. The normal emergency response to threat is called
A. Panic C. Shock
B. Fear D. Delirium
3. The most serious and immediate effect after abandoning ship
in a cold climate is ______.
A. Panic C. Delirium
B. Fear D. Hypothermia
4. In abandoning ship in hot climate, which of the following must be worn to prevent injury or exposure?
A. Shirt C. Shoes
B. Trousers D. Necklace
5. What must you do if you witness a man fall overboard?
A. Shout man overboard.
B. Throw a life ring.
C. Continue shouting until sounded.
D. All of the above
6. What should you do to ward off the effects of cold before abandoning the ship?
A. Drink hot coffee or tea.
B. Drink alcohol.
C. Drink much water as possible.
D. All of the above
7. The ability to lead on individual or group of persons and command their loyal cooperation is called
_______.
A. Morale C. Integrity
B. Leadership D. Loyalty
8.To facilitate rescue, survivor should stay in group or remain on the vicinity for the first ______.
A. 6 hours C. 24 hours
B. 12 hours D. 36 hours
9. Which of the following should be observed if you are to jump overboard?
A. Jump away from the windward.
B. Look below for any obstruction before jumping.
C. Jump vertically feet first.
D. All of the above
10. What is the purpose of the strong ring or loop attached at the back of the life jacket?
A. to attach a person to a life line
B. to hoist the survivor from the water
C. to give strength to the life jacket
D. All of the above

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 WEEK 4
MODULE TITLE: Comply With Emergency Procedure

MODULE INTRODUCTION

This module covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes in personal survival technique and different
swimming strokes applied in rescuing a drowning person.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

After completing this module, you should be able to:

1. Perform different swimming stroke.

What I Know

PRE-TEST

TRUE or FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is wrong. Write your
answers in your test notebook.

1. Floating is the best way to conserve energy.

2. The purpose of Personal Survival Technique is to reduce the number of lives that lost in ships
sinking.
3. It is not important to Seafarer to know how to swim.
4. Stroke in swimming is not applicable in rescuing a drowning person.
5. Dog paddle is the basic kind of swimming stroke.

What’s New

How to perform swimming strokes?

LESSON 4

PERFORM DIFFERENT SWIMMING STROKES

What is It

Read the information sheet very well then find out how much can you remember and how much you
learn by doing the next activity.

INTRODUCTION

The lesson deals with the personal survival technique and different swimming strokes applied in
rescuing a drowning person.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Importance of personal survival technique.

2. Swimming stroke are properly applied in rescuing a drowning person.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

PST Personal Survival Technique

Floating Best relaxing float

Jumping Better and safer than diving

Breast Stroke Swimming stroke that provides power and reasonable speed

Lifesaving Knowledge in skills in rescuing a victim into critical situation

INFORMATION SHEET 4

Personal Survival Techniques (PST) is a one-day course split into both theory and practical’s, including
launching and entering a life raft. Included are actions to be taken by persons for self-protection in emergency
situations, survival at sea and deployment of safety equipment.

Personal Survival Techniques is a one-day course with a mix of theoretical and ... is supervised by fully
qualified instructors and is suitable for non-swimmers.

Personal survival techniques such as floating and using recognized swimming strokes.

Personal Survival Techniques Learning Objectives:

1. Actions prior to abandonment of the vessel.

2. Basic principles of survival.
3. Types of survival equipment provided on board ships.
4. Training and drills.
5. Correct use of life jacket.
6. Initial actions taken on boarding a survival craft to enhance chance of survival.

Practical instruction will include

1.Donning a life jacket.

2.Donning and use an immersion suit.
3.Safely jumping from a height into the water.
4.Righting an inverted life raft while wearing a life jacket.
5.Swimming while wearing a life jacket.
6.Keeping afloat.
7.Boarding a life raft from ship and water while wearing a life jacket.

Bobbing, where you sink underwater and slowly exhale a stream of bubbles through your nose and mouth is
a way to grow familiar with breath control. When you return to the surface, inhale and then sink back into the
water and exhale again.
Swimming is an individual or team sport that uses arms and legs to move the body through water. The sport
takes place in pools or open water for competition.

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Swimming is defined as using your arms and legs to move through water.
CLASSIFICATION OF SWIMMERS

1. SWIMMER THIRD CLASS

a. Enters the water feet first from a height of 5 feet.

b. Swims 50 yards.
c. Those unable to pass this test are classified as “nonswimmer”
and will give special instructions.
d. Men who just meet this test will be classified as “swimmers who need help and will also receive additional
instruction.

2. SWIMMER SECOND CLASS

a. Enter the water feet first from the height of 10 feet.

b. Remains float for 10 minutes.
c. Swimmer must swim 100 yards.
d. Uses each stroke for a distance of 25 yards.
e. Swimmer is classified as one who can “take care of himself”.

3. SWIMMER FIRST CLASS

a. Man must complete the previous test successfully.

b. While in water, approaches a man of his own size.
c. Demonstrates one of “break release” gets him in carry position.
d. Gets in a carry position.
e. Tows him 25 yards away.
f. Enters the water feet first and swims underwater for 25 yards.
g. Swim to break the surface for breath twice during this distance at intervals
of about 25 feet.
h. Removes trousers in the water and inflates for support.
i. Swims 220 yards using any stroke or strokes desired.
j. This swimmer is classified as one who not only can take care of himself but is able “to help others” in case
of emergency.

DIFFERENT SWIMMING STROKES

Dog Paddle-this is done in the same manner as climbing a ladder using hands and feet. This is recommended
in narrow and crowded placed.

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Free Style-It allows the free movement of swimmers. This is recommended for pushing the victim.

Back Stroke-It is a good relief stroke, and allows a man to rest other muscles while making considerable
progress over a long distance if necessary.

Side Stroke-is a good relief after one has become tired from the other strokes. It is used to tow or carry
objects by one hand.

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Breast Stroke-is energy-conserving, yet it provides power and reasonable speed, best for long range.

Underwater Swimming-dog paddle or breast stroke is used but the latter being better. Used to escape oil,
surface flames or debris. This is also used in rough seas and pushing shipmate.

LET US REMEMBER
Swimming demands an understanding of how human body acts in water, and it is also demanding an
understanding of what a man must to do to keep afloat in and moves through water.

What I Have Learned

SELF-CHECK
Select the best answer and encircle the letter that corresponds to your answer. Write your answer in your test
notebook.
1. Swimming strokes that prove power and reasonable speed.
A. Dog paddle C. Side Stroke
B. Free style D. Breast stroke
2. It is the best relaxing float
A. Back float C. Prone float
B. Jelly fish/tuck float D. Deadman’s float
3. Swimming that advisable in narrow and crowded place/area.
A. Dog paddle C. Free style
B. Breast stroke D. Side stroke
4. A one day course that composed of theoretical and practical application for survival.
A. PST C. AR
B. CPR D. None of these
5. Swimming stroke used to escape oil, surface flames or debris.
A. Breast stroke C. back stroke
B. Underwater swimming D. Side Stroke

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 WEEK 5
MODULE TITLE: Preventing Measures and Fire Fighting

MODULE INTRODUCTION

This module covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to prevent fire and fight fires on board
a vessel. Also, part of the coverage are management of fire prevention measures, initiation and management
of evacuation, emergency shut down and isolation procedures and the execution and coordination of the
firefighting operations.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

After completing this module, you should be able to:

1. Manage fire prevention procedures.

What I Know

PRE-TEST

Read and understand the question below. Select the best answer from the given choices. Write your answer
on your test notebook.

1. What is the best way to fight fire?

a. prevents b. ignore c. neglect d. all of these
2. Why do we have to organize appropriate activities for fire fighting
a. to be aware of the danger of fire on board
b. to ensure that no untoward incident happen on board a fishing vessel
c. to save the lives of personnel and other equipment on board
d. all of the above
3. What should be done in case you notice or detect fires?
a. report to the ship captain b. raise the alarm
c. just does it yourself in case of fire d. none of these
4. Which of the substances constitute great explosive vapor hazard aboard ship is not included?
a. gasoline b. fuel oil c. grease d. carbon monoxide
5. What is the plan that covers all action to be taken in the event of emergency on board?
a. organization plan b. emergency plan
c. action plan none of these

What’s New

How to prevent fire on board?

LESSON 1

MANAGING FIRE PREVENTION PROCEDURES

What is It

Read the information sheet very well then find out how much can you remember and how much you
learn by doing the next activity.

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INTRODUCTION

This lesson deals on managing and implementing fire prevention measures and procedure on board a
vessel, checking and replacing consumable materials in a typical ship board fire detection. Firefighting, safety
equipment and system, identifying and implementing improvements to maintain fire detection and
firefighting.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Organize appropriate educational activities to ensure that on board personnel are aware of the dangers
on fire.
2. Prevent fire and learn what to do if fire is detected by following correct information and dissemination.
3. Identify fire hazards on board a vessel and act to eliminate and minimize them.
4. Check fire detection and firefighting equipment regularly and ensure that these are operational.
5. Follow the emergency procedures of all personnel on board a vessel in the event of fire.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Class “A” Fires Fires involving common combustible materials.

Class “B” Fires Fires involving flammable or combustible liquids, flammable gases, greases and similar
products.
Class “C” Fires
Fires involving energized electrical equipment, conductor or appliances.
Class “D” Fires
Fires involving combustible metals like magnesium, thermite and sodium.
Emergency Plan
Is the procedure for immediate implementation in the event of an emergency.

INFORMATION SHEET 1

In the event that a fire breaks on board, it is the responsibility of the ship master and the crew to put it out.

Preventing fire however is still the best firefighting measures. In order to eliminate this risk, it is necessary to
avoid the source of ignition and flammable atmosphere are present in the same place at the same time.

The best way to combat fire is to prevent it. Fire prevention something that MUST BECOME A DAILY
HABIT, a matter that is watched every minute of the whole 24 hours. Make a habit of keeping things squared
away, of keeping them always shipshape. This is the one of the best methods of fire prevention when things
are properly stowed and handled, they don’t start fires.

Every ship should endeavor to establish a shipboard firefighting organization.

This organization has the following objectives:

1. To divide task among members, in other words, division of labor.

2. To develop team work among members.

It is suggested that this organization should have the following members:

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The Chief Mate
a. He is in-charge of checking equipment and guiding personnel to proper performance.
b. He is in-charge of coordinating reports to the bridge.
The Talker
a. He establishes communication by any means available.
b. He also act as messenger.
The Electrician
a. He is in-charge of de energizing electrical circuits.
b. He checks and tests electrical circuits and equipment, repair damage parts and restores power when
needed.
The Investigator
a. He investigates the area, determines the damage and reports damages to the OIC or Chief Mate.
b. He must be properly equipped and tended.
c. He acts as scene leader when needed.
The Line Tender
a. He assists the investigator.
b. He is equipped with tending line and extra canister.
The Access Man
a. He opens all doors and clears routes to gain access to fire.
b. He is equipped with forcible entry tools.
The Closure Detail
a. He isolates fire area.
b. He sets secondary fire boundaries by cooling down nearby areas.
The CO2 Supply Man
a. He takes CO2 fire extinguisher to the scene and operates when required.
b. He assists the hose team.
The Foam Supply Man
a. He prepares foam equipment and operated them when necessary.
b. He provides cans of foam.
c. He assists the hose team.
The Smoking Detail
a. He DE smokes the compartment by any means available.
The Pump Man
a. He prepares portable pumps and accessory.
b. He dewaters the compartment when needed.
The Plug Man
a. He stands by to operate the hydrant when ordered.
b. He assists the hose team.
The Hose Man
a. He leads out hoses, removes kinds and sharp bends and stands by at the nozzle.
The Hose Team
a. Attacking Hose- combats the fire.
b. Supporting Hose-protects the nozzleman of the attacking team.
The Scene Leader
a. He guides the hose team.
b. He maintains distances of the hose members.
c. He decides when to approach and back out.
d. He renders reports to the OIC.

FIRE PREVENTION

1. Storage and control of combustible materials.

a. Fire may start aboard ship from:

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 1. Cigarettes or matches carelessly thrown away.
2. The spontaneous ignition of various combustible substances, like dry oiled rags.
3. Sparkling tools in an atmosphere containing explosives vapor.
4. Improper stowage of flammable materials.
5. Gasoline and combustible gases should be stowed in proper places.
6. Combustible materials should be stowed a distance from bulkhead and desk. It is 6
inches from bulkhead and decks and 18 inches from light fixtures.
7. Paint stowage should have a CO2 system with a remote-control mechanism.
8. Combustible materials must be kept away from intake blower.
2. Regular and frequent inspection.
a. Good housekeeping conditions a importance.
b. re essentials to fire prevention.
c. Maintenance, keeping the ship in the maximum condition to resist fire call for an alert
organization.
d. Personnel must be educated in fire prevention and firefighting methods.
e. The 3rd Mate is the first person in-charged of fire prevention and combating the fire is the
responsibility of the Chief Mate in all parts of the ship.
3. Inspection guidance in making fire prevention.
a. Daily inspection and continued educational measures are necessary to make all crew fire
conscious.
b. Rules on safety precautions are to be prominently displayed and frequently published. An
example is the “no smoking”.
c. The safety handling and stowage of gasoline and other combustible gasses are of great
importance.
d. Ensure that no fuel type of compressed gasses be within the compartments, except those
that are used at any given time with a qualified person using the equipment.
e. Assume that fire is still the principal cause of damage to ships and that any item overlooked
in its prevention may have serious consequences.
4. Explosive vapor and toxic gas hazards
a. These are substances that constitute great explosive vapor that present hazard aboard ship.
1. Gasoline-tends to accumulate at low level. Mixture of gasoline vapor and air is
highly explosive.
2. Fuel oil-does not ignite easily and it does not explode at ordinary temperature.
However, mixture of oil vapor and air is highly explosive when ignited.
3. Carbon Monoxide-produce by incomplete combustion of any materials, particularly
petroleum fuels.
a. Produced also by slower oxidation process such as decay or decomposition
of animals and vegetables materials.
b. Carbon monoxide when present in concentrated amount is extremely
poisonous.
c. Large concentration when ignited is highly explosive at a volume of 12.5 to
74% in the air.
5.Fire hazard precaution and personnel protection
a. Maintain vents and gall hoods free from oil and grease.
b. Keep container of volatile liquids tightly closed and properly stowed.
c. Prevent accumulation of oil and grease to bilges.
d. Keep the quarters and workshop free from waste materials.
e. Put oil rags into metal containers and store them away as far from hazard as possible.
f. Be extremely careful with open lights and electrical equipment whenever explosive hazard exist

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Let’s Remember

“An ounce of prevention is better than a proud of cure” Proper coordination and good communication and
cooperation among ship personnel, between ship/vessel and shore people are needed to prevent fire or accident
happen.

What I Have Learned

SELF CHECKED

Write the letter of the correct answer on your test booklet.

1.What is that very essential action that ensures successful response to any emergency fire on board a vessel?
a. Preparedness b. Quickness c. Action d. All of these

2. In the event of fire on board, what should be your initial reaction?

a. Raise the alarm
b. Locate and assist the incident and the possible danger
c. Organize manpower and equipment for action
d. all of the above

3.Why do we need to have regular check up on our firefighting equipment?

a. Because it is a part of our job while on board a vessel
b. It is a part of the requirement of firefighting procedures
c. For compliance of the fighting procedure
d. To ensure that they are operational and ready for emergency

4. Howe are you going to eliminate class “A” fires?

a. by not throwing lighted cigarettes or matches in the trash can
b. by not smoking in bunks
c. by protecting class “A” fires materials against flame
d. all of the above

5. How are you going to eliminate and minimize fire hazard on board?
a. Maintain vents and galley hoods face from oil and grease
b. Keep container of volatile liquid tightly closed.
c. Keep the quarters and workshop free from waste materials
d. all of the above

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 WEEK 6
MODULE TITLE: Preventing Measures and Firefighting

MODULE INTRODUCTION

This module covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to prevent fire and fight fires on board
a vessel. Also, part of the coverage are management of fire prevention measures, initiation and management
of evacuation, emergency shut down and isolation procedures and the execution and coordination of the
firefighting operations.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

After completing this module, you should be able to:

1. Operate portable firefighting equipment.

What I Know

PRE-TEST

Write TRUE if the statement given is correct and FALSE if it is wrong. Write your answer on your test
notebook.

1. Specific classes of fire must necessarily be identified.

2. Firefighting equipment be selected and used to fight specific classes of fire.
3. Correct application of the different methods on distinguishing fire on board a vessel is not important.
4. Correct methods on distinguishing fire on board a vessel must be applied.
5. Newly recharge portable fire extinguisher be replaced.

What’s New

How to operate firefighting equipment’s?

LESSON 2

OPERATING PORTABLE FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENTS

What is It

Read the information sheet very well then find out how much can you remember and how much you
learn by doing the next activity.

INTRODUCTION

This lesson deals on operation of portable firefighting equipment. This also includes procedures in
identifying and classifying fire detection and firefighting, procedures in using safety equipment used on board
a vessel and relevant code of practice, policies and procedures related to firefighting.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Select and use appropriate portable firefighting equipment to fight specific classes of fire.
2. Apply the methods of distinguishing fire on board a vessel correctly.
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 3. Recharge the various types of portable fire extinguisher.
DEFINITION OF TERMS

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Is colorless, non-combustible gas.

Dry Chemical Powder Are characterized as flame inhibitors

Foam
Is a frothy mixture of water and chemicals to fight class “B” fires

The separation of small bubbles, of lower specific gravity than oil or water
Smothering
floats across the surface of the burning liquid and forming a coherent
smothering blanket

INFORMATION SHEET 2

THE FIRE TRIANGLE

Three things are required to produced and sustain a fire. Heat, fuel and oxygen. An absence of any one of
them will cause the fire to go out. The three elements may call the fire triangle.
Kinds of fire

It is important that you learn the different classes of fire since they must be fought by different means.
Water is ideal for putting out a paper fire, but it may ruin electrical equipment or cause short circuits and if
used on gasoline fires it may even make the fire worse.

1. Class “A” Fire-Fire in ordinary combustible materials, such as beddings clothing, wood, canvas, rope
and paper, where the cooling effect of water is of first importance in putting the fire out. The chief
characteristics of Class “A” Fires is the ember or ashes that remain after burning.

2. Class “B” Fire-Fire in inflammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, grease, paint and turpentine. Materials
of this type burns as the surface where the vapors are given off, and smothering or blanketing of the
burning liquid is the best for putting them out, therefore, foam, CO2, steam and combination use of
fog and foam are effectively used.

3. Class “C” Fire-Fires involving gasified fluids such as: cooking gas, lighter fuels and liquified
petroleum gas (LPG). Best extinguishing agents are foam and CO2, smothering steam can be used
also.

4. Class “D” Fire- Fires involving metals such as: magnesium, sodium, titanium and zirconium. This type
of fires can be extinguished by excluding oxygen and cooling. Metal powder extinguisher is best to
use against such fires as the metal powder form a metal crust over the burning metal and excludes
oxygen.

5. Class “E” Fire-Fires in electrical equipment where the use of a “non-conducting” extinguisher agent
is a first importance. In most electrical fires, it will necessary to energized the circuit before any
progress can be made. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a non-conductor of electricity and will not damage
electrical equipment. Water fog would be second choice in extinguishing fire in the electrical
equipment, for it would do less damage that a coating of foam.

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Recommended Portable Fire Extinguisher

1. Foam extinguisher-Small foam extinguisher with capacity of about 10 liters. This is only limited
to small case of fire at the fishing vessel involving inflammable liquids.
2. Dry Chemical-dry powder extinguisher is effective on small gas and oil fires.
3. Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher-This can be used in small oil fire and minor electrical fires.

Classes of Fire and Their Primary and Secondary Fire Extinguishing Agent

Classes of Fire Primary Fire Extinguisher Secondary Fire Extinguisher

Class “A” Water Foam
Class “B” Liquid Foam Dry Powder, CO2, Water Spray
Class “C” CO2 Dry Powder
Class “D” Dry Powder (Graphite) Metal Special day Powder
Powder
Class “E” CO2 Water Fog

Let’s Remember

A successful firefighting can be achieved depending on the readiness of the equipment of the firefighter and
in the guidelines of respond. Time is essential to extinguish fire.
The effectiveness of fire extinguisher will depend on the classes and characteristics of fire and also on the
characteristics of fire extinguisher.

What I Have Learned

SELF CHECKED
Multiple choice. Write the letter of the correct answer on your test booklet.

1. Why do we need to identify the classes of fire?

a. To answer proper extinguishing agent
b. To combat fire quickly
c. To follow standard operation procedures on firefighting
d. All of the above
2. What you should do in case a Class “A” Fire happens in the fishing vessel? Extinguish it by:
a. Water c. Dry Powder
b. Foam d.CO2
3. If you are the electrician of the engine watch and it so happened that the electrical circuit produced fire.
What will you do first?
a. Raise the alarm
b. Report to your Chief Engine Man
c. De energize the electrical circuit
d. none of the above
4. Howe are you going to protect or prevent the classes of fire on board a fishing vessel by having appropriate
fire extinguisher?
a. Portable Water Extinguisher c. CO2
b. Dry Chemical Powder d. All of the above
5. The following are fire involving liquified gasses, which of these does not belong to Class “E” fire?
a. Profane c. Magnesium
b. LPG d. None of the above

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 WEEK 7
MODULE TITLE: Preventing Measures and Firefighting

MODULE INTRODUCTION

This module covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to prevent fire and fight fires on board
a vessel. Also part of the coverage are management of fire prevention measures, initiation and management
of evacuation, emergency shut down and isolation procedures and the execution and coordination of the
firefighting operations.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

After completing this module, you should be able to:

1. Conduct interior search and rescue and firefighting operation.

What I Know

PRE-TEST

Write TRUE if the statement given is correct and FALSE if it is wrong. Write your answer on your test
notebook.

1. The compressed air breathing apparatus supplies the wearer with air or oxygen.
2. Oxygen breathing apparatus provides closed circuit breathing.
3. The wearer breath is circulated through a canister filled with chemicals.
4. Head harness is made up of hard treated asbestos.
5. The Oxygen Breathing Apparatus protects the respiratory system of the wearer from oxygen
deficiencies.

What’s New

How to conduct interior search and rescue and firefighting?

LESSON 3

CONDUCTING INTERIOR SEARCH AND RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING

What is It

Read the information sheet very well then find out how much can you remember and how much you
learn by doing the next activity.

INTRODUCTION

This lesson deals on procedures for search and rescue operations, lifetime signals during fire on board
a vessel and the methods of extinguishing fire.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Apply the procedures for donning and starting Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (CABA)
correctly.
2. Follow the procedure for logging off on Breathing Operation (BO) control on board and accepted
vessels practice correctly.
3. Enter a compartment filled with high expansion foam as per accepted firefighting practices correctly.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

CABA
Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus

Canister Part of gas mask that contain the substance for filtering the air to be breath.

Donning
Means to put on
ELSA
Emergency Life Saving apparatus
Logging Off
To enter the necessary information to begin or end, to enter or record

OBA Oxygen Breathing Apparatus

INFORMATION SHEET 3

Protective Equipment/Vestment

1. Your Own Clothing- Any clothing that covers your skin even a T-shirt will protect it from flash burns
and other flames of short duration. Whenever there is any possibility of a fire or explosion, keep your
body covered as much as possible. Do not forget your eyes, wear goggles. If clothes catch fire, do not
run, this fans the flames. Lie down and rollout tightly in a blanket, coat, or anything at hand that will
smother the flames. If nothing is available, lie down and roll over slowly beating out the flames with
your hands.
2. Asbestos Suits- Asbestos suit will not burn, but it does conduct heat, Asbestos suit therefore, gives
protection against flames for only short time. The wearer should be heavily clothed before putting on
the asbestos. When a man is wearing an asbestos suit, it is not advisable to spray him with water while
he is working on fire, because the suit will become water soaked and heavy. If it cannot be avoided
however, do not stop the stream of water until the man is clear from fire and the suit has cooled. If you
stop the water after the suit is wet and while it is still hot, the water will turn to steam and scald the
man.
3. Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (OBA)- The OBA protects the face and eyes and supplies oxygen from
breathing in smoke filled or fume filled spaces or in spaces where bad air is suspected. The OBA
provides you with closed breathing circuit. Your breath is circulated through a canister filled with
chemicals. The chemicals react with the CO2 and the moisture in your breadth to produced oxygen.
Then your breath this fresh oxygen into your lungs. The process once started, is continuous until the
oxygen-producing capacity of the chemicals is used up from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on how hard
the OBA wearer is breathing. Since the canister are powerful oxygen producers, they should keep away
from all flammables, such as oil, grease, gasoline, paint thinner and others. Even when the cans are
considered exhausted for human use, they still have enough available oxygen to start or for a fire. Do
not try to use an OBA until you have been properly instructed.
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 4. Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (CABA)
Several types of CABA have been approved for used aboard ship. However, It is essential that no one should
attempt to wear this type of apparatus unless they have thoroughly trained in its use. Neither should anyone
attempt to use it without a life line and an attendant standing by. A short duration CABA consist of a mask
and an air bottle (which is connected to the mask) slung from the shoulder and gives complete protection
against smoke and all toxics atmospheres for about 10 minutes below. It is ideal for use by an attendant
evacuating a person who has been overcome by smoke on gas being easily and quickly donned and adjusted.
5. The Air Master Marine (AMM)-manufactured by Mr. Siebe German consist of mask, harness, back
plate, an air bottle and a helmet together with a lifeline 37 meters (120 ft.) long and is supplied in a
wooden or steel chest which may mounted on a bulkhead. Two spate bottles are supplied and kept in
the chest. A 10liter air bottle has a hard work endurance rate of about 25 minutes on 60 minutes at rest.
Generally, it protects the wearer from poisonous gases or fumes that are harmful to lungs.

It is ideal for use for fighting in industrial plants, steel mills and similar operation, repairing or maintenance
is required under the worst respiratory conditions wherein toxic gases or hating maybe generate or oxygen
takes place.

Both OBA and CABA can be filled with a telecommunication system which can be used to keep the attendant
and operator in communication with each other. The equipment consists of a full vision mask fitted with
microphone and earpiece and a cable attached to the lifeline or air hose of a fresh air apparatus. The attendant
has twin earpiece handset and a microphone connected to a control box carried on a neck sling. The control
box is with an on/off switch and a” press to talk” spring loaded button. The operators microphone remains
switch on throughout so that he can be heard at all times by the attendant. The system is powered by an electric
battery.

Preliminaries Before Using CABA

a. Open cylinder valve- listen for audible leaks
b. Check if the air bottle is full
c. See to it that the equipment is operational
d. Check if it is filled a telecommunication system
6. Emergency Rescue is a procedure for moving a victim from a dangerous location to a place of safety.
The following are the methods of transportation.
a. One Man Carry- assist to stand, assist to walk, fireman’s carry, sweetheart carry, pact strap,
pick-a-pack
b. Two Mans Carry- hand as litter, carry by extremities, chair as litter, four hand seats
c. Three Mans Carry- Bearers alongside, hammock carry
d. Six to Eight Mans Carry
7. Firefighting Operation
a. De-energize electrical circuit
b. Investigate the scene of fire
c. Isolate the fire
d. Rig portable pump with accessories
e. Fun out hose
f. Station men to protect combustibles in the area
g. Lead out hose
h. De-smoke compartment properly
i. Reflash watch set
j. Secure

Let’s Remember

Rescuers and firefighters are very important in order to rescue and secure lives and properties.

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What I Have Learned

SELF CHECKED

Multiple choice. Write the letter of the correct answer on your test booklet.

1. A part of a gas mask that contains the substance for filtering the air is:
a. CABA
b. Canister
c. Donning
d. None of the above

2. Which of the following is not considered as supplies in the compressed air breathing apparatus.
a. Air
b. Oxygen
c. Gas
d. None of the above

3. The oxygen breathing apparatus protects the respiratory system of the wearer from:
a. Oxygen efficiencies
b. Oxygen deficiencies
c. More oxygen
d. none of the above

4. The donning procedure for head work set the timer for:
a. 45 minutes
b. 35 minutes
c. 55 minutes
d. All of the above

5.Before entering in the enclosed compartment, you must be checked by:

a. An appropriate officer
b. The police
c. The military
d. None of the above

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Post-Test Pre-Test
1. TRUE 1. FALSE
2. FALSE 2. TRUE
3. TRUE 3. FALSE
4. FALSE 4. TRUE
5. TRUE 5. TRUE
6. TRUE 6. TRUE
7. FALSE 7. TRUE
8. TRUE 8. FALSE
9. TRUE 9. TRUE
10. FALSE 10.FALSE
Week 2
Post Test Pre-Test
1. TRUE 1. TRUE
2. TRUE 2. TRUE
3. FALSE 3. FALSE
4. TRUE 4. TRUE
5. TRUE 5. TRUE
6. TRUE
7. TRUE
8. TRUE
9. FALSE
10. FALSE
Week 1
Answer Key
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Post-Test Pre-Test
1. D 1. TRUE
2. A 2. TRUE
3. A 3. FALSE
4. A 4. FALSE
5. B 5. TRUE
Week 4
Post-Test Pre-Test
1. B 1. FALSE
2. A 2. TRUE
3. D 3. TRUE
4. A 4. TRUE
5. D 5. FALSE
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. D
10.C
Week 3
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Post-Test Pre-Test
1. B 1. TRUE
2. C 2. FALSE
3. B 3. FALSE
4. A 4. FALSE
5. A 5. TRUE
Week 7
Post-Test Pre-Test
1. D 1. TRUE
2. A 2. TRUE
3. D 3. FALSE
4. D 4. TRUE
5. D 5. FALSE
Week 6
Post-Test Pre-Test
1. A 1. A
2. A 2. D
3. D 3. A
4. D 4. D
5. D 5. B
Week 5
 SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN FISH CAPTURE Grade 10
Fourth Quarter

DIRECTION:
Read and understand the questions below. Select the letter that corresponds to the best answer. Write your answers on
your answer sheets.
1. Refers to any vessel, ship or any other water crafts striking each other.
a. Collision b. Sound Signal c, End On d. Radio
2. It is a term which refers to surface and underwater sonic signal used in shore station.
a. Radio Alarm signal b. Sound Signal c. Morse Alarm d. Flag Signal
3. A wireless communication device using electromagnetic waves.
a. End On b. Satellite c. Radio d. Wave
4. This special signal, triggers the equipment used for automatic sound alarm .
a. Wave b. Radio c. Cellular Phone d. Radio Alarm Signal
5. A lamp designed to transmit morse code signals by “flashing light”.
a. Morse Lamp b. Bulb c. Fluorescent Lamp d. Flash Light
6. A place where one may avail of pilot’s services.
a. Park b. Pilot House c. Office d. School
7. One in which stem of air is force into a bell-shaped casting mounted on a central spindle.
a. Distress b. Frequency c. Bell Whistle d. Chart
8. An apparatus used for studying distress signals by sounds and light flags.
a. Distress Flag b. Frequency c. Chart d. Radio Telegraph
9. Refers to ship condition requiring immediate assistance.
a. Distress b. Distress Flag c. Distress Signal d. SOS
10. Any flag flown as a distress signal.
a. Sport Flag b. Distress Flag c. Country Flag d. Buoy Flag
11. A signal which means “help is urgently needed”.
a. Distress b. Distress Flag c. Distress Signal d. SOS
12. A part of the pilot house where the steering wheel for maneuvering is safe.
a. Pilot House b. Chart House c. Captain House d. Wheel House
13. A condition where wind and current are strong.
a. Adverse Condition b. Good Condition c. Unconditional d. Not Condition
14. The condition of an object displacing its own weight at the water or liquid in which it floats.
a. Aground b. Afloat c. Adrift d. Abrupt
15. Refers to a vessel touching, testing or lodging on the bottom.
a. Adrift b. Afloat c. Aground d. Abrupt
16. The point of earth’s surface, which has the observed celestial body directly overhead.
a. Navigation b. Weather c. Iceberg d. Geographical Position
17. A mass on land ice, which has broken away from its parent formation on the coast and either float in the sea or
stranded.
a. Iceberg b. Island c. Mountain d. Sea level
18. The process of directing the movement of a craft from one point to another.
a. Direction b. Navigation c. Position d. Acquisition
19. Refers to a body in motion, along, over or under the water.
a. Jumping b. Walking c. Swimming d. Running
20. A term which includes all types of watercraft, except a seaplane on the water.
a. Bicycle b. Car c. Train d. Vessel
21. Which of the following is considered to be the most important piece of abandon ship equipment?
a. Life Jacket b. lifeboat c. Life Buoy d. Buoyant Apparatus
22.The normal emergency response to threat is called
a. Fear b. Panic c. Shock d. Delirium
23.The most serious and immediate effect after abandoning ship in a cold climate is ______.
a. Panic b. Delirium c. Hypothermia d. Fear
24. In abandoning ship in hot climate, which of the following must be worn to prevent injury or exposure?
a. Shirt b. Shoes c. Necklace d. Trouser
25. What must you do if you witness a man fall overboard?
a. Shout Man Overboard b. Throw a Life Ring c. Continue Shouting Until Sounded
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26. What should you do to ward off the effects of cold before abandoning the ship?
a. Drink hot coffee or tea b. Drink alcohol c. Drink much water as possible.
d. All of the above
27. The ability to lead on individual or group of persons and command their loyal cooperation is _______.
a. Leadership b. Morale c. Integrity d. Loyalty
28. To facilitate rescue, survivor should stay in group or remain on the vicinity for the first ______.
a. 6 hours b. 24 hours c. 12 hours d. 36 hours
29. Which of the following should be observed if you are to jump overboard?
a. Jump away from the windward b. Look below for any obstruction before jumping
c. Jump vertically feet first d. All of the above
30. What is the purpose of the strong ring or loop attached at the back of the life jacket?
a. To attach a person to a life line b. To hoist the survivor from the water
c. To give strength to the life jacket d. All of the above
31. Its better and safer from diving.
a. Jumping b. Floating c. Running d. Treading Water
32. Swimming stroke that provides power and reasonable speed.
a. Dog Paddle b. Breast Stroke c. Free Style d. Side Stroke
33. The knowledge and skills in rescuing a victim into critical situation.
a. Drowning b. Treading c. Lifesaving d. Adjusting
34. What is the best relaxing float?
a. Prone Float b. Tuck Float c. Deadman’s Float d. Back Float
35. Float used in massaging craps in leg or untying shoes in feet.
a. Tuck Float b. Deadman’s Float c. Prone Float d. Back Float
36. Swimming stroke used in crowded places.
a. Underwater b. Dog Paddle c. Free Style d. Back Stroke
37. It allows the free movement of swimmers. This is recommended for pushing the victim.
a. Back Stroke b, Breast Stroke c. Free Style d. Dog Paddle
38. A one day course that composed of theoretical and practical application for survival.
a. CPR b. AR c. First Aid d. PST
39. What is the best way to fight fire?
a. Prevents b. Ignore c. Neglect d. All of These
40. Why do we have to organize appropriate activities for firefighting?
a. To be aware of the danger of fire on board
b. To ensure that no untoward incident happen on board a fishing vessel
c. To save the lives of personnel and other equipment on board
d. All of the above
41. What should be done in case you notice or detect fires?
a. Report to the ship captain b. Raise the alarm c. Just does it yourself in case of fire
d. None of these
42. Which of the substances constitute great explosive vapor hazard aboard ship is not included?
a. Gasoline b. Fuel oil c. Grease d. Carbon Monoxide
43. What is the plan that covers all action to be taken in the event of emergency on board?
a. Organization Plan b. Emergency Plan c. Action Plan d. None of These
44. What is that very essential action that ensures successful response to any emergency fire on board a vessel?
e. Preparedness b. Quickness c. Action d. All of these
45. In the event of fire on board, what should be your initial reaction?
a. Raise the alarm b. Locate and assist the incident and the possible danger
c. Organize manpower and equipment for action d. all of the above
46. Why do we need to have regular check up on our firefighting equipment?
a. Because it is a part of our job while on board a vessel
b. It is a part of the requirement of firefighting procedures
c. For compliance of the fighting procedure
d. To ensure that they are operational and ready for emergency

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47. Howe are you going to eliminate class “A” fires?
a. by not throwing lighted cigarettes or matches in the trash can
b. by not smoking in bunks
c. by protecting class “A” fires materials against flame
d. all of the above
48. How are you going to eliminate and minimize fire hazard on board?
a. Maintain vents and galley hoods face from oil and grease
b. Keep container of volatile liquid tightly closed.
c. Keep the quarters and workshop free from waste materials
d. all of the above
49. The oxygen breathing apparatus protects the respiratory system of the wearer from:
a. Oxygen efficiencies b. Oxygen deficiencies c. More oxygen d. None of the above
50. Before entering in the enclosed compartment, you must be checked by:
a. An appropriate officer b. The police c. The military d. None of the above

Prepared by:
ERLO D. URATE
Instructor II
Subject Teacher

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