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RPST Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 24 of 30

Which of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of lifeboats and life rafts do not correspond to present regulation / ( SOLASII / 13.3-13.6)

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Direct Answer

Option B: Life rafts intended for throw overboard launching shall be stowed amid ships secured to means for transfer to either side

Life rafts for throw-overboard launching must be stowed to allow transfer to either side, not necessarily amidships. SOLAS II/13.3-13.6 details stowage requirements for davit-launched and throw-overboard rafts.

All Options

A
A davit launched liferafts shall be stowed within reach of the lifting hooks unless adequate means of transport is provided
B
Life rafts intended for throw overboard launching shall be stowed amid ships secured to means for transfer to either side (Correct Answer)
C
Life raft shall be stowed as to permit manual release from their securing arrangements
D
Lifeboats shall be stowed attached to launching appliances

Detailed Explanation & Context

Life rafts for throw-overboard launching must be stowed to allow transfer to either side, not necessarily amidships. SOLAS II/13.3-13.6 details stowage requirements for davit-launched and throw-overboard rafts.

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

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