PST Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 19 of 30
Fire-protected lifeboats, when waterborne, should be capable of protecting their full complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the boat for a period of not less than:
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Direct Answer
Option B: 8 minutes
Fire-protected lifeboats (tanker lifeboats) are specifically designed to withstand extreme heat and must be capable of surviving for at least 8 minutes in a continuous oil fire.
All Options
A
5 minutes
B
8 minutes
(Correct Answer)
C
15 minutes
D
20 minutes
Detailed Explanation & Context
Fire-protected lifeboats (tanker lifeboats) are specifically designed to withstand extreme heat and must be capable of surviving for at least 8 minutes in a continuous oil fire.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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