PST Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 13 of 30
HRU stands for:
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Direct Answer
Option B: Hydrostatic Release Unit
HRU stands for Hydrostatic Release Unit, a device designed to release liferafts and EPIRBs automatically when a ship sinks to a specific depth, usually between 1.5 and 4 meters.
All Options
A
Hydraulic Release Unit
B
Hydrostatic Release Unit
(Correct Answer)
C
Hydrostatic Rescue Utility
D
High Rescue Unit
Detailed Explanation & Context
HRU stands for Hydrostatic Release Unit, a device designed to release liferafts and EPIRBs automatically when a ship sinks to a specific depth, usually between 1.5 and 4 meters.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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