PST Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 1 of 30
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is considered as:
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Direct Answer
Option A: Secondary means of alerting device
An EPIRB is a secondary means of alerting, as the primary means is typically through GMDSS radio communications (DSC) initiated from the bridge. The EPIRB serves as a reliable emergency beacon for locating the vessel during abandonment.
All Options
A
Secondary means of alerting device
(Correct Answer)
B
None of the above
C
Primary means of alerting device
D
Both primary and secondary
Detailed Explanation & Context
An EPIRB is a secondary means of alerting, as the primary means is typically through GMDSS radio communications (DSC) initiated from the bridge. The EPIRB serves as a reliable emergency beacon for locating the vessel during abandonment.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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