RPST Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 2 of 30
Wearing an immersion suit you must be able to jump from a height of 4.5 metre or 15 feet into the water, do you agree ?
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Direct Answer
Option A: yes
Yes, STCW Table A-VI/1-1 requires trainees to demonstrate jumping from a height of 4.5 metres (15 feet) into the water wearing an immersion suit, simulating a realistic abandonment scenario and assessing suit integrity.
All Options
A
yes
(Correct Answer)
B
no
C
Only under emergency
D
Only when rescuing someone from the water
Detailed Explanation & Context
Yes, STCW Table A-VI/1-1 requires trainees to demonstrate jumping from a height of 4.5 metres (15 feet) into the water wearing an immersion suit, simulating a realistic abandonment scenario and assessing suit integrity.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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