RPST Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 20 of 30
The “off-load” release system on a survival craft is designed to be activated ______
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Direct Answer
Option A: When there is no load on the cable
The 'off-load' release system on survival craft is a safety feature designed to release the craft only when the weight is off the hook, meaning the cable is slack. This prevents accidental release under load, as per SOLAS III/17.
All Options
A
When there is no load on the cable
(Correct Answer)
B
When there is a load on the cable
C
Only when the doors are closed
D
When the engine is started
Detailed Explanation & Context
The 'off-load' release system on survival craft is a safety feature designed to release the craft only when the weight is off the hook, meaning the cable is slack. This prevents accidental release under load, as per SOLAS III/17.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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