RPST Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 25 of 30
For how long and at what speed is a fully loaded lifeboat designed to operate in calm weather ?
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Direct Answer
Option A: 6 knots for 24 hours
LSA Code Chapter IV requires that motor-propelled lifeboats must be capable of operating continuously for at least 24 hours at a speed of at least 6 knots in calm weather when fully loaded with persons and equipment.
All Options
A
6 knots for 24 hours
(Correct Answer)
B
4 knots for 48 hours
C
3 knots for 24 hours
D
10 knots for 24 hours
Detailed Explanation & Context
LSA Code Chapter IV requires that motor-propelled lifeboats must be capable of operating continuously for at least 24 hours at a speed of at least 6 knots in calm weather when fully loaded with persons and equipment.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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