PST Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 19 of 30

What is the purpose of the safety whistle attached to a SOLAS lifejacket?

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Direct Answer

Option A: To sound audible distress signals to nearby rescuers in fog or low visibility

Mandated by LSA Code standards, lifejacket safety whistles provide a high-decibel audible signal without consuming bodily air reserves. This enables survivors to maintain acoustic contact with rescuers during dense fog, rain, or darkness.

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To sound audible distress signals to nearby rescuers in fog or low visibility (Correct Answer)

To scare away birds

To signal engine room watchkeepers

To blow water out of lifejacket

Detailed Explanation & Context

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

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