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PST Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 23 of 30

Your vessel has been in a collision and you are not sure if your vessel is sinking or not. How will you handle this situation?

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Direct Answer

Option B: Search for missing persons, continue to monitor the situation, and prepare for abandonment in case it becomes necessary

Immediate, uncoordinated abandonment is dangerous. The crew must search for casualties and monitor vessel stability to make an informed decision, ensuring the ship is truly beyond saving before departing.

All Options

A
Turn off all alarms to prevent panic
B
Search for missing persons, continue to monitor the situation, and prepare for abandonment in case it becomes necessary (Correct Answer)
C
Disregard the collision and continue steaming
D
Order immediate abandonment without checking

Detailed Explanation & Context

Immediate, uncoordinated abandonment is dangerous. The crew must search for casualties and monitor vessel stability to make an informed decision, ensuring the ship is truly beyond saving before departing.

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

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