RPST Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 27 of 30
The thermal protective aids shall be as per SOLAS
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Direct Answer
Option D: All the above
SOLAS regulations for thermal protective aids (TPAs) mandate full body coverage (except the face), ease of donning without assistance, and the ability to be removed quickly if swimming ability is impaired, ensuring maximum protection and usability.
All Options
A
Cover the whole body of a person wearing a lifejacket with the exception of the face. Hands should also be covered unless permanently attached gloves are provided:
B
Be capable of being unpacked and easily donned without assistance in a survival craft or rescue boat:
C
Permit the wearer to remove it in the water in not more than 2 minutes if it impairs the ability to swim
D
All the above
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
SOLAS regulations for thermal protective aids (TPAs) mandate full body coverage (except the face), ease of donning without assistance, and the ability to be removed quickly if swimming ability is impaired, ensuring maximum protection and usability.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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