PST Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 27 of 30
What do the letters E.P.I.R.B. stand for?
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Direct Answer
Option D: Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
EPIRB stands for Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. These devices are designed to transmit distress signals to satellites, providing the location of a vessel in distress to rescue authorities.
All Options
A
Emergency Place Indicating Radio Beacon
B
Emergency Position Indicating Radar Beacon
C
Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon
D
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
EPIRB stands for Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. These devices are designed to transmit distress signals to satellites, providing the location of a vessel in distress to rescue authorities.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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