PSF Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 16 of 30
A fully loaded motor propelled lifeboat must be capable of attaining a speed of at least.
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Direct Answer
Option B: 6 knots in smooth water
Under LSA Code Section 4.4.6.5, all motor-propelled lifeboats with a full complement of persons and equipment must be capable of moving forward at not less than 6 knots in smooth water (and at least 2 knots when towing a 25-person liferaft).
All Options
A
3 knots in smooth water
B
6 knots in smooth water
(Correct Answer)
C
6 knots in rough water
D
3 knots in rough water
Detailed Explanation & Context
Under LSA Code Section 4.4.6.5, all motor-propelled lifeboats with a full complement of persons and equipment must be capable of moving forward at not less than 6 knots in smooth water (and at least 2 knots when towing a 25-person liferaft).
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF).
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