PSF Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 22 of 30
What is the primary advantage of a davit launched liferaft in comparison to an inflatable liferaft?
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Direct Answer
Option D: The davit-launched liferaft enables personnel to enter the raft without having to enter the water
The principal advantage of a davit-launched liferaft over a throw-overboard raft is that passengers and crew embark dry at deck level before the raft is lowered into the sea, avoiding hypothermia and cold shock.
All Options
A
The davit-launched liferaft is easier to maintain
B
The davit-launched liferaft is made of fire-retardant material
C
The davit-launched liferaft has a built in sprinkler system for fire protection
D
The davit-launched liferaft enables personnel to enter the raft without having to enter the water
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Detailed Explanation & Context
The principal advantage of a davit-launched liferaft over a throw-overboard raft is that passengers and crew embark dry at deck level before the raft is lowered into the sea, avoiding hypothermia and cold shock.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF).
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