RPST Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 16 of 30
Life boat can be lowered when vessel is at _____ speed
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Direct Answer
Option B: 5 knots
Lifeboats can be lowered when the vessel is making way up to 5 knots. This speed limit ensures safe deployment without excessive strain on the launching appliances or the boat itself, as per SOLAS Chapter III and the LSA Code.
All Options
A
7 knots
B
5 knots
(Correct Answer)
C
4 knots
D
10 knots
Detailed Explanation & Context
Lifeboats can be lowered when the vessel is making way up to 5 knots. This speed limit ensures safe deployment without excessive strain on the launching appliances or the boat itself, as per SOLAS Chapter III and 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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