PST Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 29 of 30
When should abandonment of a ship be undertaken?
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Direct Answer
Option B: As a last resort on orders from the Master
Abandonment is a critical, life-threatening procedure. It must only be done as a last resort, after the Master has evaluated that the ship is no longer safe to stay aboard and has officially given the order.
All Options
A
When the ship runs out of fresh water
B
As a last resort on orders from the Master
(Correct Answer)
C
As soon as a minor fire starts
D
At any time individual crew members feel like it
Detailed Explanation & Context
Abandonment is a critical, life-threatening procedure. It must only be done as a last resort, after the Master has evaluated that the ship is no longer safe to stay aboard and has officially given the order.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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