PST Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 13 of 30
You are involved in an emergency landing of a helicopter in water. You should inflate your life jacket:
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Direct Answer
Option B: After clear of the helicopter
Inflating a life jacket inside a capsizing helicopter can trap the occupant and prevent escape through narrow exits. It must be inflated only once the survivor is clear of the fuselage to ensure buoyancy.
All Options
A
Upon entering the helicopter
B
After clear of the helicopter
(Correct Answer)
C
After reaching the water but prior to exiting the helicopter
D
Prior to reaching the water
Detailed Explanation & Context
Inflating a life jacket inside a capsizing helicopter can trap the occupant and prevent escape through narrow exits. It must be inflated only once the survivor is clear of the fuselage to ensure buoyancy.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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