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PST Exit Exam • Set 8 Question 23 of 30

What altitude and burning duration are required for a SOLAS rocket parachute flare?

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Direct Answer

Option A: Reaches at least 300m altitude, burns for at least 40 seconds at 30,000 candela

SOLAS rocket parachute flares must reach >=300m altitude, deploy a parachute, and burn bright red (>=30,000 cd) for not less than 40s.

All Options

A
Reaches at least 300m altitude, burns for at least 40 seconds at 30,000 candela (Correct Answer)
B
Reaches 100m altitude, burns for 10 seconds
C
Reaches 500m altitude, burns for 5 minutes
D
Reaches 50m altitude, burns for 20 seconds

Detailed Explanation & Context

SOLAS rocket parachute flares must reach >=300m altitude, deploy a parachute, and burn bright red (>=30,000 cd) for not less than 40s.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).

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