PST Exit Exam • Set 8 Question 1 of 30
What constitutes the formal abandon ship signal?
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Direct Answer
Option D: verbal or alarms command given only by the Master or his deputy
The abandon ship signal is a formal emergency command issued only by the Master or their authorized deputy to ensure the decision is deliberate, documented, and fully coordinated.
All Options
A
The chief engineer stopping the main engine
B
Any crew member shouting on the PA system
C
The sounding of the continuous fog horn automatically
D
verbal or alarms command given only by the Master or his deputy
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
The abandon ship signal is a formal emergency command issued only by the Master or their authorized deputy to ensure the decision is deliberate, documented, and fully coordinated.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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