PSF Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 1 of 30
What is the purpose of the liferaft hydrostatic release?
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Direct Answer
Option A: To release the liferaft from the cradle automatically as the ship sinks
In an emergency requiring manual release, pressing the manual release plunger or operating the slip hook on the hydrostatic release unit frees the liferaft lashings from the cradle.
All Options
A
To release the liferaft from the cradle automatically as the ship sinks
(Correct Answer)
B
To inflate the raft automatically
C
To test raft hydrostatically
Detailed Explanation & Context
In an emergency requiring manual release, pressing the manual release plunger or operating the slip hook on the hydrostatic release unit frees the liferaft lashings from the cradle.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF).
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