🎧 Listening Activity: The Mystery of the Mary Celeste

Questions:

1. When was the Mary Celeste discovered drifting deserted in the Atlantic Ocean?

• A) December 1872
• B) November 1890
• C) January 1855

2. In what condition was the ship found by the crew of the Dei Gratia?

• A) It was completely damaged and sinking after a heavy storm.
• B) It was in seaworthy condition with its cargo largely intact, but completely abandoned.
• C) It had run aground on a hidden coral reef near the Azores.

3. How many people—including crew members and family—were reported missing from the ship?

• A) 3 people
• B) 10 people
• C) 25 people

4. Which of the following personal items or supplies was notably missing from the ship?

• A) The captain’s navigational instruments and the ship’s lifeboat
• B) All of the barrels of commercial alcohol in the hold
• C) The ship’s kitchen supplies and fresh water barrels

5. What is considered the primary reason why the exact fate of the crew remains a mystery?

• A) The ship’s logbook was destroyed by fire before anyone could read it.
• B) No distress signals were ever sent, and the crew was never seen or heard from again.
• C) Modern scientists refuse to investigate historical shipwrecks.

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The Regulatory Framework Behind Maritime Safety
The design, installation, and use of safety devices on ships are governed by international conventions and classification society rules. The primary regulatory documents include:

SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) – governs ship safety, firefighting, lifesaving appliances, and emergency procedures

LSA Code (Life-Saving Appliances Code) – specifies construction and performance of safety equipment

ISM Code (International Safety Management) – mandates safety management systems, including drills and maintenance of safety devices

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