GSK Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 12 of 30
After abandon ship, the survivors in a lifeboat must be given
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Direct Answer
Option A: No water for the first twenty four hours
As per SOLAS regulations and survival best practices, survivors in a lifeboat should not be given any water for the first 24 hours after abandoning ship. This conserves the limited supply for when dehydration becomes a critical concern.
All Options
A
No water for the first twenty four hours
(Correct Answer)
B
One litre of water each
C
Half a litre of water each
D
Two litres of water each
Detailed Explanation & Context
As per SOLAS regulations and survival best practices, survivors in a lifeboat should not be given any water for the first 24 hours after abandoning ship. This conserves the limited supply for when dehydration becomes a critical concern.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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