PST Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 9 of 30
When a group of persons is floating in cold water without a craft, they should form which protective position?
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Direct Answer
Option B: Huddle position
The huddle position is a heat escape lessening posture (HELP) used by survivors in cold water to minimize heat loss through radiation and conduction by keeping trunks close together.
All Options
A
Horizontal starfish position
B
Huddle position
(Correct Answer)
C
Single line position
D
Swimming in circles
Detailed Explanation & Context
The huddle position is a heat escape lessening posture (HELP) used by survivors in cold water to minimize heat loss through radiation and conduction by keeping trunks close together.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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