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RPST Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 18 of 30

After launching an inflatable raft, it should be kept dry from inside by ______

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Direct Answer

Option D: Using the bailer and cellulose sponge

After deployment, inflatable rafts may accumulate water. Using the bailer and cellulose sponge is the prescribed method to remove this water, ensuring the raft remains buoyant and comfortable for occupants, as detailed in LSA Code V/5.1.2.

All Options

A
Opening the automatic drain plug
B
Draining the water pockets
C
Using the electric bilge pump
D
Using the bailer and cellulose sponge (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

After deployment, inflatable rafts may accumulate water. Using the bailer and cellulose sponge is the prescribed method to remove this water, ensuring the raft remains buoyant and comfortable for occupants, as detailed in LSA Code V/5.1.2.

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

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