PST Exit Exam • Set 7 Question 23 of 30
After abandoning ship, survivors inside a survival craft must be given:
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Direct Answer
Option C: No fresh water for the first 24 hours (unless injured)
To prevent dehydration, initial rationing protocols often restrict fresh water intake during the first 24 hours unless the survivor is suffering from severe heat or injury, as the body's metabolic demand is lower.
All Options
A
Water and food immediately on boarding
B
Seawater to preserve fresh water
C
No fresh water for the first 24 hours (unless injured)
(Correct Answer)
D
Double water rations to handle panic
Detailed Explanation & Context
To prevent dehydration, initial rationing protocols often restrict fresh water intake during the first 24 hours unless the survivor is suffering from severe heat or injury, as the body's metabolic demand is lower.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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