RPST Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 9 of 30
The visibility range of a parachute flare at night is approximately
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Direct Answer
Option D: 25 nautical miles
The LSA Code specifies that a parachute flare, when fired at night, should have a visibility range of approximately 25 nautical miles. This ensures maximum effectiveness for distress signalling.
All Options
A
8 nautical miles
B
10 nautical miles
C
15 nautical miles
D
25 nautical miles
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
The LSA Code specifies that a parachute flare, when fired at night, should have a visibility range of approximately 25 nautical miles. This ensures maximum effectiveness for distress signalling.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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