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PST Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 7 of 30

You are at sea in an inflatable life raft in high altitudes, the greatest danger is:

Direct Answer

Option D: Hypothermia caused by cold temperature

In a survival craft, the lack of thermal protection and the inability to generate body heat in a wet environment makes hypothermia the primary killer. While cold can affect air pressure, the human physiological limit is the most critical factor.

All Options

A
Collapse of the raft due to cold temperatures
B
Starvation
C
Asphyxiation due to keeping the canopy closed
D
Hypothermia caused by cold temperature (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

In a survival craft, the lack of thermal protection and the inability to generate body heat in a wet environment makes hypothermia the primary killer. While cold can affect air pressure, the human physiological limit is the most critical factor.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).

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