PSCRB Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 21 of 30
The "off-load" release system on a survival craft is designed to be activated
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Direct Answer
Option A: when there is no load on the cable
An off-load release system is a safety feature that prevents the release of the liferaft or lifeboat from the davit until the full weight of the craft is supported by the water, preventing accidental premature release while suspended.
All Options
A
when there is no load on the cable
(Correct Answer)
B
only when the doors are closed
C
when the engine is started
D
when there is a load on the cable
Detailed Explanation & Context
An off-load release system is a safety feature that prevents the release of the liferaft or lifeboat from the davit until the full weight of the craft is supported by the water, preventing accidental premature release while suspended.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB).
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