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RPST Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 20 of 30

How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival craft.

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Direct Answer

Option C: 2 on new builds only, old ships have to comply by august 95

SOLAS Chapter V requires ships to carry radar transponders (SARTs) for survival craft. New builds from 1 January 1995 and existing ships by 1 August 1995 needed two SARTs, with specific carriage requirements for survival craft, as per SOLAS V/20.

All Options

A
One on each side of the ship
B
One in each lifeboat
C
2 on new builds only, old ships have to comply by august 95 (Correct Answer)
D
Two on each side of ship

Detailed Explanation & Context

SOLAS Chapter V requires ships to carry radar transponders (SARTs) for survival craft. New builds from 1 January 1995 and existing ships by 1 August 1995 needed two SARTs, with specific carriage requirements for survival craft, as per SOLAS V/20.

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

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