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RPST Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 21 of 30

Which one of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? The Canopy between rigid covers shall be :

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Direct Answer

Option C: It is insulated to protect occupants against heat and cold

While totally enclosed lifeboats offer excellent protection, insulation against heat and cold (Option C) is not a primary regulatory requirement for the canopy itself. The focus is on structural integrity, watertightness, and occupant escape, as per LSA Code 4.4.

All Options

A
It can easily be erected by two persons
B
The occupants can escape in case of capsizing
C
It is insulated to protect occupants against heat and cold (Correct Answer)
D
It has windows to admit sufficient daylight inside the lifeboat with the canopy closed

Detailed Explanation & Context

While totally enclosed lifeboats offer excellent protection, insulation against heat and cold (Option C) is not a primary regulatory requirement for the canopy itself. The focus is on structural integrity, watertightness, and occupant escape, as per LSA Code 4.4.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).

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