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RPST Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 29 of 30

Which one of the listed requirements regarding liferafts do not correspond to present regulations? Every life raft shall be so constructed that

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Direct Answer

Option D: It’s canopy has viewing ports in all directions

Life rafts must withstand specific drop heights and towing speeds, and have canopies with viewing ports. However, the requirement for viewing ports in 'all directions' is not a standard SOLAS or LSA Code stipulation for life raft canopies.

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A
It can be dropped from a height of 18 meters
B
It can be towed at a speed of 3 Knots with full complement
C
It can withstand repeated jumps from a height of 4.5 meters
D
It’s canopy has viewing ports in all directions (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

Life rafts must withstand specific drop heights and towing speeds, and have canopies with viewing ports. However, the requirement for viewing ports in 'all directions' is not a standard SOLAS or LSA Code stipulation for life raft canopies.

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

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