PSCRB Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 23 of 30
How frequently must operational drills and practical checks for emergency procedures and alarm protocols be conducted for Proficiency in Survival Craft?
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Direct Answer
Option C: At least monthly or as mandated by SOLAS and shipboard safety management system (SMS)
SOLAS Chapter III requires abandon-ship drills and survival craft operational checks to be conducted at least monthly, ensuring crew familiarity and proper mechanical functionality under the shipboard SMS.
All Options
A
Once every 5 years during special survey
B
Annually prior to vessel drydocking
C
At least monthly or as mandated by SOLAS and shipboard safety management system (SMS)
(Correct Answer)
D
Only when requested by port State control inspectors
Detailed Explanation & Context
SOLAS Chapter III requires abandon-ship drills and survival craft operational checks to be conducted at least monthly, ensuring crew familiarity and proper mechanical functionality under the shipboard SMS.
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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