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RPST Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 30 of 30

Which one of the listed routine test and inspection of life saving appliance is not required as per regulations.

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Direct Answer

Option B: General emergency alarm to be tested daily

While daily testing of the general emergency alarm (Option B) is a critical safety procedure, it is not a routine test specifically for life-saving appliances as defined by SOLAS Chapter III and the LSA Code. Other listed items are mandatory weekly/monthly checks.

All Options

A
Inspection of life saving appliances, including lifeboat equipment shall be carried out
B
General emergency alarm to be tested daily (Correct Answer)
C
Survival crafts and rescue boats with launching appliances shall be visually inspected
D
Lifeboat engines to be run for at least 3 minutes every week.

Detailed Explanation & Context

While daily testing of the general emergency alarm (Option B) is a critical safety procedure, it is not a routine test specifically for life-saving appliances as defined by SOLAS Chapter III and the LSA Code. Other listed items are mandatory weekly/monthly checks.

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

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