PST Exit Exam • Set 8 Question 25 of 30
How is a life raft painter line connected to the ship structure when fitted with a Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU)?
✓
Direct Answer
Option A: Secured to the weak link mechanism on the HRU
The painter line attaches to the weak link of the HRU; when HRU cuts the container free, rising buoyancy pulls the painter to inflate the raft, breaking the weak link.
All Options
A
Secured to the weak link mechanism on the HRU
(Correct Answer)
B
Shackled rigidly directly to main deck rail without HRU
C
Tied to ship's propeller shaft
D
Left unfastened on deck
Detailed Explanation & Context
The painter line attaches to the weak link of the HRU; when HRU cuts the container free, rising buoyancy pulls the painter to inflate the raft, breaking the weak link.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
Advertisement
Practice Full PST Set 8
Test yourself with 30 interactive questions, live timer, and instant score.