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RPST Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 16 of 30

Which one of the listed requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements for survival craft Correspond to present regulations?

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Direct Answer

Option A: Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that operator can observe survival craft during launching. For lifeboats and during recovery

SOLAS III/16.4 mandates that launching and recovery arrangements must allow the operator to observe the survival craft during launching and recovery. This ensures safe operation and allows for immediate corrective action if issues arise, crucial for crew safety.

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A
Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that operator can observe survival craft during launching. For lifeboats and during recovery (Correct Answer)
B
Each lifeboat shall be provided with an separate appliance which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat.
C
Different type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival crafts onboard the ship
D
Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival crafts during abandonment.

Detailed Explanation & Context

SOLAS III/16.4 mandates that launching and recovery arrangements must allow the operator to observe the survival craft during launching and recovery. This ensures safe operation and allows for immediate corrective action if issues arise, crucial for crew safety.

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

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