RPST Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 29 of 30
The abandon ship command is given by
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Direct Answer
Option B: Verbal order by the master
While specific alarm signals exist, the definitive command to abandon ship is a verbal order issued by the Master. This ensures clarity and authority, overriding any potential confusion from other signals, as per SOLAS III/16.4.
All Options
A
7 short blast and 1 long blast
B
Verbal order by the master
(Correct Answer)
C
More than 7 short blasts
D
1 long blast of at least 10 seconds
Detailed Explanation & Context
While specific alarm signals exist, the definitive command to abandon ship is a verbal order issued by the Master. This ensures clarity and authority, overriding any potential confusion from other signals, as per SOLAS III/16.4.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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