Personal Survival Techniques. Test 3

How should the hook be released from a davit lowered liferaft?

Cut the weak link on the wire with the axe provided
Unscrew the shackle pin
Wait until the raft is waterborne, then pull the lanyard
Just prior to reaching the water, the lanyard should be pulled. This sets the hook which will automatically release once the raft is waterborne

Posters or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls. Which of the following requirements do not have to be included according to present regulations? (SOLAS III/9)

Illustrate the purpose of controls and the procedures of operating the appliance
Give relevant instructions and warnings
Give information on survival craft capacity
Use recommended symbols

The self contained air support system on a totally enclosed lifeboat is designed to provide safe and breathable air with the engine running for a minimum of how many minutes?

5 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
10 minutes

How often should each lifeboat be lowered into the water and manoeuvred with its operating crew aboard under SOLAS regulations?

Once a year
At least every six months
At least every three months
Monthly

The smoke detector (fire indicator) indicates fire in a cargo hold loaded by general cargo. What first action should be taken?

Inspect the scene before deciding the method to be used for fire-fighting
Close the ventilation system and other openings to the hold in order to choke the fire
Start the fire pumps, open the hatches and start fighting the fire by fire hoses
Use the ship's gas extinguishing central system to put out the fire

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Personal Survival Techniques. Test 3

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