RPST Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 13 of 30
How much water would you allow per persons as officer in charge of the lifeboat, following an abandon ship operation ?
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Direct Answer
Option D: Nothing for the first 24 hours, then ½ litres per day
As per SOLAS Chapter III, the officer in charge should provide no water for the first 24 hours, then ½ litre per person per day, prioritizing essential supplies for survival duration.
All Options
A
Nothing for the first 24 hours, then ¼ litres per day
B
½ litres immediately followed by ¼ litres per day
C
Nothing for the first 48 hours, then ¼ litres per day
D
Nothing for the first 24 hours, then ½ litres per day
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
As per SOLAS Chapter III, the officer in charge should provide no water for the first 24 hours, then ½ litre per person per day, prioritizing essential supplies for survival duration.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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