PST Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 21 of 30
Which of the listed requirements regarding the storage of lifeboats and life rafts does NOT correspond to present Solas regulations?
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Direct Answer
Option A: Life rafts intended for throw-overboard launching shall be stored amidships secured to means for transfer to either side
Life rafts intended for throw-overboard launching do not need to be stored amidships; they are typically stored near the ship's side to facilitate a quick, direct drop into the water.
All Options
A
Life rafts intended for throw-overboard launching shall be stored amidships secured to means for transfer to either side
(Correct Answer)
B
They must be stored in a state of continuous readiness
C
They must be safely secured
D
They must not interfere with other survival craft
Detailed Explanation & Context
Life rafts intended for throw-overboard launching do not need to be stored amidships; they are typically stored near the ship's side to facilitate a quick, direct drop into the water.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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