Survival Craft, Rescue Boats. Test 7

What is the purpose of the hydrostatic interlock in the keel of an enclosed lifeboat?

It supplies cooling water to the lifeboat engine
It prevents seawater entering the boat
It prevents release of the hooks until such time that the keel of the boat is under water
It indicates the loaded weight of the boat and prevents overloading

The SART is the Search and Rescue Radar Transponder. How is this device activated?

It is carried into the survival craft and switched on by the occupants
It has to be thrown into the sea where it will self-activate
It will be activated by the nearest coast station
It has to be switched on by the Master when the order to abandon ship is given

What do the letters E.P.I.R.B. stand for?

Electronic Precision Illuminated Radar Buoy.
Extremely Powerful Immersed Rescue Boat.
Enhanced Plotted Information Radio Broadcast.
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.

The fall block on a lifeboat is capable of on-load release, what does this mean?

There is a safety device built into the block that does not let it release until after the other block has been released.
The lifeboat will automatically float free if the ship sinks.
The lifeboat can only be released from the falls when it is in the water.
The lifeboat can be released from the falls before it enters the water.

Which of these requirements regarding abandon ship drills corresponds to the SOLAS regulations?

For ships on short international voyages, each lifeboat shall be launched and manoeuvered in water at least every six months.
Drills shall be conducted when the ship is in harbour.
Each lifeboat shall be launched with its assigned crew, and manoeuvered in the water at least once every three months.
All lifeboats shall be lowered during drills.

Once the lifeboat is under way, the Coxswain should steer to a safe distance from the abandoned ship taking into account all prevailing conditions. What is the recommended position?

Remain alongside the abandoned vessel, but on the windward side
Leeward of the vessel and clear of the bow and stern
Preferably upwind and clear of the bow and stern
Down wind of the abandoned vessel

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Survival Craft, Rescue Boats. Test 7

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