AB Lifesaving and Survival Craft Questions and Answers

Question 1

A hydrostatic release unit (HRU) for a life raft is designed to automatically release the raft under what condition?

Accepted Answer

When it is submerged to a depth of 1.5 to 4 meters

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When the vessel's abandon ship alarm is sounded

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Upon manual activation by a crew member from the bridge

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After being exposed to a significant fire or high temperature

Question 2

While participating in an abandon ship drill, you are tasked with launching a davit-launched lifeboat. According to SOLAS regulations, what is the maximum time allowed to launch all survival craft with their full complement of persons and equipment after the signal is given?

Accepted Answer

10 minutes

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5 minutes

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20 minutes

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30 minutes

Question 3

Which of the following items is required by SOLAS to be included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat?

Accepted Answer

Two buoyant rescue quoits, attached to not less than 30 meters of buoyant line

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A satellite phone

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A personal flotation device (PFD) for each person

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Enough fuel for 72 hours of operation at 6 knots

Question 4

A vessel is sinking, and the crew is unable to launch the life rafts manually. An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is mounted with a Category 1 bracket. What is the sequence of automatic activation?

Accepted Answer

The hydrostatic release unit activates, releasing the EPIRB, which then floats free and begins transmitting.

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The EPIRB must be manually switched on to transmit a signal.

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The EPIRB automatically activates once it loses its connection to the ship's power supply.

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The EPIRB transmits a signal only after the life raft painter line is pulled taut.

Question 5

On the container of an inflatable life raft, you see the marking 'SOLAS A PACK'. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The raft contains equipment suitable for long-duration survival in any ocean.

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The raft is approved for use only on arctic voyages.

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It is the smallest capacity life raft approved under SOLAS.

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The raft is designed to be launched automatically by a davit system.

Question 6

Your vessel must abandon ship. As you approach the lifeboat, you notice a small, open valve near the bottom of the hull with a cap attached by a lanyard. What is the purpose of this device?

Accepted Answer

To drain accumulated rainwater when the boat is stowed, and it closes automatically when waterborne.

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To provide ventilation to the engine compartment.

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To allow seawater in for ballast when the boat is empty.

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To serve as an emergency bilge suction connection point.