PST Exit Exam • Set 9 Question 11 of 30
What is the purpose of water pockets (ballast bags) fitted under the bottom of an inflatable life raft?
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Direct Answer
Option A: To fill with sea water to provide stability against capsizing in wind and waves
Weighted sea-water ballast pockets under the floor provide low center of gravity and suction resistance against wind gusts flipping empty rafts.
All Options
A
To fill with sea water to provide stability against capsizing in wind and waves
(Correct Answer)
B
To store fresh drinking water
C
To catch rain water
D
To hold survival food rations
Detailed Explanation & Context
Weighted sea-water ballast pockets under the floor provide low center of gravity and suction resistance against wind gusts flipping empty rafts.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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