RPST Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 23 of 30
The duration of the rocket parachute is
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Direct Answer
Option A: 40 sec
Rocket parachute flares, used for signalling, are designed to burn for a specific duration. SOLAS Chapter III and the LSA Code specify a burning duration of at least 40 seconds for these devices, ensuring visibility for rescue.
All Options
A
40 sec
(Correct Answer)
B
60 sec
C
80 sec
D
None of the above
Detailed Explanation & Context
Rocket parachute flares, used for signalling, are designed to burn for a specific duration. SOLAS Chapter III and the LSA Code specify a burning duration of at least 40 seconds for these devices, ensuring visibility for rescue.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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