PSF Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 9 of 30
The purpose of air tanks in a lifeboat is to.
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Direct Answer
Option D: Keep the boat afloat if flooded
Buoyancy air tanks and internal closed-cell foam provide positive reserve buoyancy to ensure the lifeboat remains fully buoyant and self-righting even if swamped or breached.
All Options
A
Make the boat float higher
B
Provide a stowage place for provisions
C
Add strength to the boat
D
Keep the boat afloat if flooded
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Buoyancy air tanks and internal closed-cell foam provide positive reserve buoyancy to ensure the lifeboat remains fully buoyant and self-righting even if swamped or breached.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF).
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