RPST Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 18 of 30
EPIRB full form
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Direct Answer
Option B: Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
EPIRB stands for Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. This device is crucial for distress alerting, transmitting location data to search and rescue services, as mandated by SOLAS Chapter IV.
All Options
A
Emergency Position Indicating Radar Beacon
B
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
(Correct Answer)
C
Emergency People Indicating Radio Beacon
D
Emergency Position Information Radio Beacon
Detailed Explanation & Context
EPIRB stands for Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. This device is crucial for distress alerting, transmitting location data to search and rescue services, as mandated by SOLAS Chapter IV.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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