PST Exit Exam • Set 8 Question 12 of 30
You are at sea inside an inflatable life raft in high latitudes. The greatest physical threat to your life is:
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Direct Answer
Option C: Hypothermia caused by cold temperatures
In high latitudes, the extreme cold of the water leads to rapid heat loss; therefore, protection against hypothermia is the most critical survival priority for those in life rafts.
All Options
A
Sea predators and sharks
B
Lack of food rations
C
Hypothermia caused by cold temperatures
(Correct Answer)
D
Heavy rain damaging the canopy fabric
Detailed Explanation & Context
In high latitudes, the extreme cold of the water leads to rapid heat loss; therefore, protection against hypothermia is the most critical survival priority for those in life rafts.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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