RPST Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 14 of 30
Which one of the listed requirements regarding manning and supervision of survival craft corresponds to the SOLAS ?
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Direct Answer
Option C: A deck officer or certificated person shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used.
SOLAS Chapter III mandates that a deck officer or certificated person must be in charge of each survival craft to ensure proper command, operation, and safety during an emergency abandonment.
All Options
A
There shall be at least 5 trained persons on board mustering and assisting untrained persons
B
Every life boat required to carry radio telegraph installation shall have a deck officer capable of operating the equipment assigned
C
A deck officer or certificated person shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used.
(Correct Answer)
D
Every motorized survival craft shall have a certificated engineer assigned
Detailed Explanation & Context
SOLAS Chapter III mandates that a deck officer or certificated person must be in charge of each survival craft to ensure proper command, operation, and safety during an emergency abandonment.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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