RPST Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 27 of 30

Fire protected lifeboats when water borne should be capable of protecting its full complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the boat for a period of not less than how many minutes ?

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Direct Answer

Option B: 8 minutes

Fire-protected lifeboats must protect their full complement from a continuous oil fire for at least 8 minutes. This capability is a key safety feature mandated by the LSA Code.

All Options

10 minutes

8 minutes (Correct Answer)

15 minutes

25 minutes

Detailed Explanation & Context

Fire-protected lifeboats must protect their full complement from a continuous oil fire for at least 8 minutes. This capability is a key safety feature mandated by the LSA Code.

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

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