PSF Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 1 of 30

Average mass of persons permitted to board a rigid liferaft shall be.

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Direct Answer

Option B: 82.5 kgs

As per the IMO LSA Code (Life-Saving Appliances Code) Chapter IV, the average mass of a person used for calculating survival craft capacity and equipment standards is standardized at 82.5 kg (increased from the previous 75 kg standard under MSC.218(82)).

All Options

A

70 kgs

B

82.5 kgs (Correct Answer)

C

90 kgs

D

100 kgs

Detailed Explanation & Context

As per the IMO LSA Code (Life-Saving Appliances Code) Chapter IV, the average mass of a person used for calculating survival craft capacity and equipment standards is standardized at 82.5 kg (increased from the previous 75 kg standard under MSC.218(82)).

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF).

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