PSCRB Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 13 of 30
Which virtual distress signal is acceptable for daylight use only?
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Direct Answer
Option B: Hand-held orange smoke distress flare
Hand-held orange smoke signals are exclusively for daytime distress signaling. Because they do not emit a bright light, they are ineffective at night, unlike red flares which are visible at any time.
All Options
A
Self-contained rocket-propelled parachute red flare
B
Hand-held orange smoke distress flare
(Correct Answer)
C
Red aerial pyrotechnic flare
D
Hand-held red flare
Detailed Explanation & Context
Hand-held orange smoke signals are exclusively for daytime distress signaling. Because they do not emit a bright light, they are ineffective at night, unlike red flares which are visible at any time.
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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