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RPSSR Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 2 of 30

If more than one liferaft is manned after the vessel has sunk, what action will aid in your recue ?

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Direct Answer

Option C: Tie each of the rafts together and try to stay in a single group

SOLAS guidelines on survival craft operations require multiple liferafts to be tethered together. Grouping increases the combined radar cross-section and visual profile, significantly enhancing detection probability by search and rescue aircraft while facilitating resource sharing and survivor management.

All Options

A
Each raft should go in a different direction in search of land
B
The possibility of a search aircraft finding you is increased by spreading out
C
Tie each of the rafts together and try to stay in a single group (Correct Answer)
D
Reduce the number of liferaft

Detailed Explanation & Context

SOLAS guidelines on survival craft operations require multiple liferafts to be tethered together. Grouping increases the combined radar cross-section and visual profile, significantly enhancing detection probability by search and rescue aircraft while facilitating resource sharing and survivor management.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (RPSSR).

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