What is the self-righting capability required for a SOLAS totally enclosed lifeboat?
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Option A: Must automatically self-right from 180 degrees flooded condition with all occupants strapped in safety belts
SOLAS and LSA Code standards mandate that totally enclosed lifeboats possess positive self-righting properties, ensuring automatic return to an upright position from a 180-degree inverted, flooded condition with all occupants fully secured.
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Detailed Explanation & Context
SOLAS and LSA Code standards mandate that totally enclosed lifeboats possess positive self-righting properties, ensuring automatic return to an upright position from a 180-degree inverted, flooded condition with all occupants fully secured.
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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