PST Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 1 of 30
How should the painter of a life raft fitted with a hydrostatic release unit be secured to the ship?
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Direct Answer
Option C: Secured via a weak link to a secure point on the ship
The painter is attached to the ship via a 'weak link' so that if the ship sinks, the hydrostatic release unit activates, the raft floats free, and the painter eventually breaks, preventing the raft from being dragged down.
All Options
A
Shackled directly to a heavy structural frame
B
Tied to the railing with a simple knot
C
Secured via a weak link to a secure point on the ship
(Correct Answer)
D
Left loose on the deck
Detailed Explanation & Context
The painter is attached to the ship via a 'weak link' so that if the ship sinks, the hydrostatic release unit activates, the raft floats free, and the painter eventually breaks, preventing the raft from being dragged down.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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