PSCRB Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 13 of 30
How much fuel fuel capacity must be carried in a SOLAS motor lifeboat fuel tank?
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Direct Answer
Option A: Sufficient fuel to run fully loaded at 6 knots for at least 24 hours
LSA Code Chapter IV requires motor lifeboats to carry sufficient fuel, resistant to fire, to run fully loaded at a speed of at least 6 knots for a minimum of 24 hours.
All Options
A
Sufficient fuel to run fully loaded at 6 knots for at least 24 hours
(Correct Answer)
B
Sufficient fuel for 6 hours
C
Sufficient fuel for 72 hours
D
5 liters total
Detailed Explanation & Context
LSA Code Chapter IV requires motor lifeboats to carry sufficient fuel, resistant to fire, to run fully loaded at a speed of at least 6 knots for a minimum of 24 hours.
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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