PST Exit Exam • Set 7 Question 29 of 30
How should the painter of a life raft fitted with a hydrostatic release unit (HRU) be secured to the ship structure?
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Direct Answer
Option D: Secured via a weak link to a secure part of the ship
The painter is secured to the ship via a weak link to ensure that if the ship sinks, the raft will automatically detach once the tension exceeds the weak link's breaking strength, preventing the raft from being pulled down by the ship.
All Options
A
Kept completely unattached until launching
B
Shackled directly onto the main steel deck without any links
C
Wrapped loosely around the railing tubes
D
Secured via a weak link to a secure part of the ship
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
The painter is secured to the ship via a weak link to ensure that if the ship sinks, the raft will automatically detach once the tension exceeds the weak link's breaking strength, preventing the raft from being pulled down by the ship.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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