RPST Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 19 of 30
Generally what is used to inflate life rafts
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Direct Answer
Option A: Non-Toxic gas
Life rafts are inflated using compressed, non-toxic gas, typically nitrogen or a nitrogen/air mixture. This ensures safe inflation without posing a fire or explosion risk to occupants, aligning with LSA Code V/5.1.1 and SOLAS III/31.
All Options
A
Non-Toxic gas
(Correct Answer)
B
Hydrogen
C
Oxygen
D
Helium
Detailed Explanation & Context
Life rafts are inflated using compressed, non-toxic gas, typically nitrogen or a nitrogen/air mixture. This ensures safe inflation without posing a fire or explosion risk to occupants, aligning with LSA Code V/5.1.1 and SOLAS III/31.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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