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RPST Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 6 of 30

Which one of the listed routine test and inspection of LSA is not required by the present regulation

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Direct Answer

Option D: General emergency alarm to be tested daily

STCW Table A-VI/1-1 specifies weekly visual inspection of survival craft and launching appliances, and weekly running of lifeboat engines for at least 3 minutes. Monthly inspection of lifeboat equipment and daily testing of the general alarm are not mandated.

All Options

A
Life boat engine to be run at least 3 minutes every week
B
Survival craft and rescue boats with launching appliances Shall be visually inspected weekly
C
Inspection of life boat equipment shall be carried out monthly
D
General emergency alarm to be tested daily (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

STCW Table A-VI/1-1 specifies weekly visual inspection of survival craft and launching appliances, and weekly running of lifeboat engines for at least 3 minutes. Monthly inspection of lifeboat equipment and daily testing of the general alarm are not mandated.

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

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