RPST Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 3 of 30

Which of the given requirements regarding manning and supervision of survival craft corresponds to the SOLAS regulations ?

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Direct Answer

Option C: A deck officer or certified persons shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used

SOLAS Chapter III, Regulation 10.4 requires that a deck officer or other certified person be placed in charge of each survival craft. This ensures trained leadership and proper operation during an emergency abandonment.

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There shall be at least five trained persons onboard, mustering and assisting untrained persons

Every lifeboat required to carry radio telegraph installation shall have a deck officer capable of operating the equipment assigned

A deck officer or certified persons shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used (Correct Answer)

Every motorised survival craft shall have a certified engineer assigned

Detailed Explanation & Context

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

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