RPST Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 8 of 30
A life raft is stabilized by
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Direct Answer
Option B: The water filled pockets underneath it
Life rafts are stabilized by water-filled pockets located underneath. These pockets fill with water upon inflation, providing ballast and ensuring the raft remains upright and stable, even in rough seas.
All Options
A
Sitting on its edge
B
The water filled pockets underneath it
(Correct Answer)
C
Being square in shape
D
Paddling it into the wind
Detailed Explanation & Context
Life rafts are stabilized by water-filled pockets located underneath. These pockets fill with water upon inflation, providing ballast and ensuring the raft remains upright and stable, even in rough seas.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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