RPST Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 27 of 30
Man over board alarm is
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Direct Answer
Option D: Three long blast on Siren/Hooter/Whistle
The Man Overboard (MOB) alarm signal, as per SOLAS Chapter V/25-2, consists of three long blasts on the ship's siren, whistle, or horn. This distinct signal alerts the crew to the emergency, initiating immediate recovery procedures.
All Options
A
Continuous ringing of the bell
B
Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast
C
Master verbal order
D
Three long blast on Siren/Hooter/Whistle
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
The Man Overboard (MOB) alarm signal, as per SOLAS Chapter V/25-2, consists of three long blasts on the ship's siren, whistle, or horn. This distinct signal alerts the crew to the emergency, initiating immediate recovery procedures.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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