PST Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 20 of 30

How many radar transponders (SARTs) are required to be carried on board ships for use in survival crafts?

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Direct Answer

Option A: Two (or one on each side of the ship)

SOLAS requirements state that ships must carry at least two SARTs (or one on each side) to ensure reliable detection from any direction and redundancy in case one device fails.

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Two (or one on each side of the ship) (Correct Answer)

Three

One only

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Detailed Explanation & Context

SOLAS requirements state that ships must carry at least two SARTs (or one on each side) to ensure reliable detection from any direction and redundancy in case one device fails.

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

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