Personal Survival Techniques. Test 19

Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat equipment do not correspond to present regulations? All lifeboat equipment shall:

be as small and of as little mass as possible
be secured in a manner as not to interfere with abandonment procedures
be made of fire-retardant material
be secured in the lifeboat (except boat-hooks) by lashings, storage in lockers, compartments, brackets or similar arrangement

Which one of the given requirements regarding manning and supervision of survival craft corresponds to the SOLAS regulation?

Every motorized survival craft shall have a certificated engineer assigned.
There shall be at least 5 trained persons on board, mustering and assisting untrained persons.
Every lifeboat required to carry radio telegraph installation shall have a deck officer capable of operating the equipment assigned.
A deck officer or certificated person shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used.

The training manual shall contain instructions and information in easily understood terms and illustrated wherever possible. Which of the following objects do not have to be explained in detail in the manual according to present regulations?

Method and use of devices for protection in launching areas
Release from launching applications
Use of breathing apparatus
Method of launching from inside survival craft

Which one of the listed requirements regarding self-righting partially enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? Self-righting partially closed lifeboats shall have:

permanently attached foldable canopy over open parts
stability for inherently or automatically self-righting with full or partial complement
safety belts fitted at each indicated seating position
sufficient number of pumps and bailers

Which one of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulation? The enclosures shall be provided with:

access hatches capable of being opened and closed from both sides
access hatches which can be closed watertight
arrangement for rowing
windows on both sides which can be closed watertight and opened for ventilation

Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall be stowed:

In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion.
On the starboard side of the ship.
Wherever space is available.
In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 15 minutes.

Which one of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? The totally enclosed lifeboats shall:

automatically attain a position in damaged condition, providing an above water escape for its occupants
have safety belts to be designed to hold a person of 100 kg securely in place with the lifeboat in a capsized position
have automatic self-righting abilities
have self-bailing arrangements

Which one of the listed requirements regarding partially enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? The canopy between rigid covers shall be so arranged that:

it is insulated to protect occupants against heat and cold
it can easily be erected by two persons
the occupants can escape in case of capsizing
it has windows to admit sufficient daylight inside the lifeboat with the canopy closed

Which one of the listed requirements regarding fire protected lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? Water spray systems shall:

have separate draining pumps of sufficient capacity
have means for 'turn on/turn off' the flow of water over the exterior of the lifeboat
protect the occupants through a continuos oil fire a period of not less than 8 minutes
be arranged for flushing with fresh water and allowing complete draining

Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat equipment do not correspond to present regulations? The normal equipment of every lifeboat shall include:

one copy of prescribed lifesaving signals
two hatches
a survival manual
sea-charts and navigating equipment

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