PST Exit Exam • Set 9 Question 4 of 30

What is the minimum required buoyancy provided by an adult SOLAS lifejacket?

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Direct Answer

Option A: 150 Newtons (or 275 N for heavy weather suits)

SOLAS inherently buoyant or inflatable adult lifejackets must provide at least 150 N of buoyancy (turning unconscious survivor face-up within 5s).

All Options

A

150 Newtons (or 275 N for heavy weather suits) (Correct Answer)

B

50 Newtons

C

500 Newtons

D

20 Newtons

Detailed Explanation & Context

SOLAS inherently buoyant or inflatable adult lifejackets must provide at least 150 N of buoyancy (turning unconscious survivor face-up within 5s).

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

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