PST Exit Exam • Set 9 Question 6 of 30

What is the fresh water ration allocation per person provided in a SOLAS Life Raft Pack A?

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Direct Answer

Option A: 1.5 liters per person

Pack A liferafts contain 1.5 liters of airtight packaged drinking water per person (Pack B for short voyages contains no water).

All Options

A

1.5 liters per person (Correct Answer)

B

0.5 liters per person

C

5.0 liters per person

D

10.0 liters per person

Detailed Explanation & Context

Pack A liferafts contain 1.5 liters of airtight packaged drinking water per person (Pack B for short voyages contains no water).

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

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