RPST exit exam questions and answers

1. The donning time for immersion suit

• A. 2
• B. 5
• C. 3
• D. 1

2. When a person is floating in the water in group they should be in

• A. HELP position
• B. Huddle position
• C. Yoga position
• D. None of the above

3. Which one of the listed requirements regarding rigid life rafts does not correspond to present regulation. The rigid life raft shall be

• A. A manually controlled lamp visible for 2NM fitted at the top of the canopy
• B. Floor preventing the ingress of water
• C. All the entrances fitted with rigid boarding ramps for boarding life raft at sea
• D. A manually controlled lamp fitted inside the life raft

4. Checking and servicing life rafts as per PMS is

• A. Once a year
• B. Twice a year
• C. Once in 5 years
• D. Based on condition of life raft

5. Before lifting a lifeboat from water, it must be ensured that

• A. Bottom plug is shipped tight
• B. Falls wire are clear and secured tightly (hooked securely)
• C. Engine is going astern
• D. Sea anchor is streamed

6. Which one of the listed routine test and inspection of LSA is not required by the present regulation

• A. Life boat engine to be run at least 3 minutes every week
• B. Survival craft and rescue boats with launching appliances Shall be visually inspected weekly
• C. Inspection of life boat equipment shall be carried out monthly
• D. General emergency alarm to be tested daily

7. Lifeboat should have

• A. Two buoyant rescue quoits, attached to not less than 30 meters buoyant line
• B. Two buoyant rescue quoits, attached to not less than 15 meters buoyant line
• C. One buoyant rescue quoits, attached to not less than 30 meters buoyant line
• D. One buoyant rescue quoits, attached to not less than 15 meters buoyant line

8. Luminous intensity of hand flares should not be less than

• A. 15000 CD
• B. 20000 CD
• C. 25000 CD
• D. None of these

9. LTA is used as

• A. Messenger line
• B. Heaving line
• C. Mooring line
• D. Lashing line

10. Life jacket light shall have a source of energy capable of providing luminous intensity of _____ for a period of _____

• A. . 50 CD/8 hrs
• B. . 75 CD/8 hrs
• C. . 75 CD/6 hrs
• D. . 50 CD/6 hrs

11. Life boat must be stowed in such a way that they can be launched in _____ minutes

• A. 5 minutes
• B. 10 minutes
• C. 15 minutes
• D. 20 minutes

12. A distress signal on deck

• A. Pyrotechnics
• B. Open fire
• C. Flag NC
• D. All of the above

13. MOB smoke float working duration

• A. 3 minutes
• B. 5 minutes
• C. 15 minutes
• D. 10 minutes

14. Life boat can be lowered when vessel is at _____ speed

• A. 7 knots
• B. 5 knots
• C. 4 knots
• D. 10 knots

15. How much water is in life raft for per person

• A. 2 litres
• B. 3 litres
• C. 500 ml
• D. 1.5 litres

16. EPIRB full form

• A. Emergency Position Indicating Radar Beacon
• B. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
• C. Emergency People Indicating Radio Beacon
• D. Emergency Position Information Radio Beacon

17. The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of length over 200 meters is

• A. 8
• B. 10
• C. 14
• D. 12

18. EPIRB signal to be received by

• A. MRCC
• B. RCC
• C. Coast Station
• D. None of the above

19. Child life jacket requirement in cargo vessel

• A. 10%
• B. 25%
• C. 20%
• D. 15%

20. Once you hear the fire alarm proceed to ?

• A. Stay in your cabin
• B. Await further instruction
• C. Proceed to muster station
• D. None of the above

21. Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat fittings do not correspond to present regulation ? all life boat shall be fitted with

• A. Effective means for bailing or have self bailing arrangement
• B. A buoyant lifeline bucketed around the outside of the life boat
• C. Release device to enable forward painter to be released under tension
• D. A remotely operated steering arrangement

22. Which of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of lifeboats and life rafts do not correspond to present regulation / ( SOLASII / 13.3-13.6)

• A. A davit launched liferafts shall be stowed within reach of the lifting hooks unless adequate means of transport is provided
• B. Life rafts intended for throw overboard launching shall be stowed amid ships secured to means for transfer to either side
• C. Life raft shall be stowed as to permit manual release from their securing arrangements
• D. Lifeboats shall be stowed attached to launching appliances

23. Every lifeboat is required to be launched and maneuvered in water at least once in _____ month

• A. Every 2 month
• B. Every month
• C. Every 3 month
• D. None of the above

24. After the abandon ship survivors in a lifeboat must be given

• A. One litre of watch each
• B. 2 litre of water each
• C. No water for first 24 hours
• D. Half a litre water each

25. Fire protected lifeboats when water borne should be capable of protecting its full complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the boat for a period of not less than how many minutes ?

• A. 10 minutes
• B. 8 minutes
• C. 15 minutes
• D. 25 minutes

26. An enclosed lifeboat is fitted with self contained air support system, with the engine running what is the minimum period of time the air should remain safe and breathable

• A. 5 minutes
• B. 10 minutes
• C. 15 minutes
• D. 20 minutes

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

• A. Use the ship’s gas extinguishing central system to put out the fire
• B. Inspect the scene before deciding the method to be used for fire fighting
• C. Start the fire pump, open the hatches and start fire fighting by fire hoses
• D. Close the ventilation system and other openings to hold in order to choke the fire

28. 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 launched according to present regulation ?

• A. Use recommended signals
• B. Give relevant instructions and warnings
• C. Give information on survival craft capacity
• D. Illustrate the purpose of controls and the procedures of operating the appliances

29. Lifebuoy self igniting lights shall be capable of burning for not less than

• A. 2 hours
• B. 4 hours
• C. 45 minutes
• D. 8 hours

30. Which one of the listed requirements for cargo ships regarding personal life saving appliances does not correspond to present regulation ?

• A. A ship with the length of 100m or less shall carry minimum 8 lifebuoya
• B. Ships fitted with free fall lifeboat may carry thermal protective aids instead of immersion suits
• C. Cargo ships or less than 85 meters in length shall as a general rule carry immersion suits for every person onboard
• D. Self igniting lights for lifebuoys required on tankers shall be of an electric battery type

1. Which of the given requirements regarding manning and supervision of survival craft corresponds to the SOLAS regulations ?

• A. There shall be at least five trained persons onboard, mustering and assisting untrained persons
• B. Every lifeboat required to carry radio telegraph installation shall have a deck officer capable of operating the equipment assigned
• C. A deck officer or certified persons shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used
• D. Every motorised survival craft shall have a certified engineer assigned

2. A ship in distress should have transmit the appropriate alarm signal followed by the distress call and message on one or all of the international distress frequencies is in accordance with the present recommendation

• A. 550 KHz, 2367KHz and 121.5MHz
• B. 500v, 2182 KHz and 156.8 MHz
• C. 550 KHz,2182 KHz and 121.5 MHz
• D. 500 kHz, 2367 KHz and 243 MHz

3. Lifeboats must be stowed in such a way so that theyare capable of being launched in _____ minutes

• A. 15
• B. 10
• C. 5
• D. 25

4. Vessel 100 meters and over in length should have

• A. 10 lifebuoys
• B. 14 life buoys
• C. 16 life buoys
• D. 18 life buoys

5. The function of hydrostatic release unit is ______

• A. Substitute for limit switch of gravity davits
• B. To automatically unhook the lashing and release the life raft when the ship sinks
• C. For releasing life raft in bad weather
• D. For releasing life raft from sinking vesse

6. What are the characteristics of CO

• A. It displaces oxygen
• B. It is in itself not dangerous (not poisonous)
• C. It is heavier than oxygen
• D. All the above

7. Which of the listed requirements regarding the buoyant smoke signals do not correspond to present regulations. The buoyant smoke signal shall

• A. Not be swamped in a seaway
• B. Give a bright red light during the entire emission time
• C. Continue to emit smoke when submerged in water for a period of 10 seconds under 10 cm of water
• D. Emit smoke for at least 3 minutes when floating n calm water

8. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements for survival craft corresponds to the present SOLAS regulations ?

• A. Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival crafts during abandonment
• B. Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that the operator at all times observe the survival craft and lifeboats
• C. Each lifeboat shall be provided with separate appliances which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat
• D. Different type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival craft on board the ship

9. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the lifeboats propulsion do not correspond to present regulation ?

• A. Means shall be provided for recharging all engine radio and searching batteries
• B. Water resistant instruction for starting and operating the engine shall be provided
• C. The engine shall be provided with an electric power starting system with rechargeable energy batteries
• D. Every lifeboats shall be powered by a compression ignition engine using fuel with a flame point of not less than 44

10. Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship and fire drills do not correspond to present regulation ?

• A. A training manual shall be provided n each room and recreation room are in each crew cabin
• B. Each crew member of the crew shall be participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month
• C. On all international voyages except short voyages muster of passengers shall take place within 24 hours after embarkation
• D. On all short international voyages muster of passengers shall take place as soon as possible after departure

11. After 24 hours in life raft, _____ litre of water per person per day

• A. Half
• B. One
• C. Two
• D. Three

12. Your vessel has been in collision and you are not sure if your vessel is sinking or not, how will you handle this situation ?

• A. Leave the vessel and stay not close than 5 nautical miles
• B. Make sure that the lifeboat has an much bunker as possible and make your course for nearest land
• C. Wait and see how the situation is developing
• D. Search for missing persons, continue to monitor the situation and prepare for abandonment in ease it becomes necessary

13. Which of the following items shall be included in each fire drills

• A. Checking closure mechanism for all air ventilator and other openings to accommodate engine rooms and cargo spaces
• B. Checking the operation of watertight doors, fire doors, fire dampers and relevant communication equipments
• C. Checking the fire wires
• D. Checking operation of fire doors

14. How should the painter of a life raft which is fitted with a hydrostatic release be secured to the ship

• A. Secure directly to a secure point on the ship
• B. It should not be secured anyway
• C. Secure to the part of the hydrostatic release that is designed to break free
• D. Secure via a weak link to a secure point on the ship

15. Which one of the listed requirements regarding partially enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulation ? the canopy between rigid covers shall be

• A. It can easily be erected by two persons
• B. The occupants can escape in case of capsizing
• C. It is insulated to protect equipments against heat and cold
• D. It has windows to admit sufficient daylight inside the boat with the canopy closed

16. Which of the following is considered as a general emergency onboard ?

• A. Hull failure
• B. Uncontrolled venting for cargo jettisoning on gas tankers
• C. Loss of stability during cargo operations
• D. All of the above

17. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stability of inflatable life rafts do not correspond to present regulation ? the stability of inflatable life raft shall be such that

• A. When floating in the inverted position it can be righted by one person
• B. In the event of capsizing it will automatically attain a position providing an above water escape
• C. Only can be towed with full compliment at speed up to 3 knots
• D. It is stable in a seaway when fully inflated and floating with the canopy uppermost

18. Radar reflector is provided in

• A. Lifeboat
• B. Life raft
• C. Rescue boat
• D. Life boat and life raft

19. What is a hydrostatic release unit ?

• A. An important part connected to the sea anchor
• B. A unit for inflating the life raft
• C. A unit which automatically releases a life raft at a depth of approx 4 metres
• D. A unit which automatically release all securing when abandon the vessel

20. What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two way VHF,s for survival craft ?

• A. Channel 6,12 and 16
• B. Channel 6, 13 and 16
• C. Channel 16 and 12
• D. Channel 16 only

21. Which one of the listed requirements regarding rescue boat equipment do not correspond to present regulation ? the normal equipment of every rescue boat shall include

• A. Immersion suits for the number of persons the boat id permitted to accommodate
• B. A first aid outfit in a watertight case
• C. Two buoyant rescue quoits attached to not less than 30m of line
• D. An efficient radar reflector

22. Falls used in launching shall be renewed not later than how many years ?

• A. 2.5 years
• B. 1 years
• C. 3 years
• D. 5 years

23. For how long and at what speed is a fully loaded lifeboat designed to operate in calm weather ?

• A. 6 knots for 24 hours
• B. 4 knots for 48 hours
• C. 3 knots for 24 hours
• D. 10 knots for 24 hours

24. Lifeboat service have to be done by the personnel trained and authorized by the manufacturer for every ______ years

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 5
• D. 6

25. The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the crew, which of the given duties do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list

• A. Manning of fire particles assign to deal with fires
• B. Clearing escape routes
• C. Preparation and launching of survival crafts
• D. Muster of passengers

26. Life jackets have the following attached to it

• A. Whistle and retro reflective tape
• B. Light and whistle
• C. SI light, whistle and retro reflective tape
• D. None of the above

27. How much life raft capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 metre in length built after July 1986?

• A. 100% of complement if it can be readily launched on either side of the ship, if it cannot readily launched on either side 150% must be provided on each side
• B. 25% of the compliment on each side of the ship
• C. 75% of the compliment on each side of the ship
• D. 50% of the compliment on each side of the ship

28. What maneuver should be carried out in case of a fire on board a ship ?

• A. Let the ship follow the wind in order to reduce the oxygen supply
• B. Keep the stem up against the wind if possible
• C. Continue on course and speed
• D. Reduce speed and if possible keep the fire zone to the leeward of the ship

29. Which of the following requirements regarding the number of life jackets provided do not correspond to present regulation ?

• A. A number of lifejackets suitable for children equal at least 10% of the number of passengers on board or greater number as may be required to provide a lifejacket for each child
• B. Number of lifejacket equal to at least 10% of the total number of passengers and crew to be placed in the vicinity of the muster station
• C. A sufficient number of life jackets shall be carried for persons on watch
• D. A sufficient number of life jackets for use at remotely located survival craft station

30. At least how ofter shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and maneuvered in water ?

• A. Every two weeks
• B. Every one month
• C. Every three months
• D. Every week

1. Which of the following actions should be done before throwing this type of inflatable life raft just over the size

• A. Inflate it on deck and then launched it clear below
• B. Take the top off the container to enable life raft to inflate once in the water if all clear throw raft over side
• C. Disconnect the painter and launch it checking that all is clear below
• D. Check that the painter is made fast to a secure point and that the sea below is clear

2. Which one of the listed requirements regarding immersion suits do not correspond to the present regulations. The immersion suit shall be made of waterproof materials and constructed such that

• A. It will have sufficient built in buoyancy to avoid the use of life jacket
• B. It will cover the whole body with the exception of the face
• C. It can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2 minutes
• D. It is provided with arrangements to reduce free air in the legs of the suit

3. Match the term immersion suit with most suitable answers given below

• A. Davit launch
• B. Navigation bridge
• C. Protection against cold
• D. HRU

4. The number of lifebuoys on a ship is depends on

• A. What owners provide
• B. Minimum of 10
• C. Minimum of 15
• D. Length of the vessel

5. Ship specific LSA information is provided in

• A. SOLAS
• B. MARPOL
• C. Verbal Instruction
• D. SOLAS Training Manual

6. Which of the following requirements for immersion suits is correct

• A. Donned in 2 minutes
• B. Allow the wearer to jump from 4.5 meters
• C. Allow the wearer to climb down a vertical ladder of 5 meters
• D. All of the above

7. The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of length less than 100 meters is

• A. 8
• B. 6
• C. 4
• D. 10

8. How much faster does the human body lose heat in the water

• A. 10
• B. 20
• C. 26
• D. 36

9. Which of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed life boats do not correspond to the present regulations ?

• A. Have automatic self righting abilities
• B. Have self bailing arrangements
• C. Have safety belts to be designed to hold a person of 100 kg securely in a place with the lifeboat in a capsized position
• D. Automatically at and opposition in damaged condition providing an above water space for its occupants

10. When firing the line throwing apparatus should be held at

• A. 30 degree to the horizontal
• B. 45 degree to the horizontal
• C. 60 degree to the horizontal
• D. 75 degree to the horizontal

11. According to LSA code chapter 7, regulation 7.1 the line throwing appliances, every line throwing appliances shall

• A. Be capable of throwing a line with reasonable accuracy
• B. Include not less than 4 projectiles each capable of carrying the line at least 230 meters in calm water
• C. Include not less than four lines each having a breaking strength of not less than 2KN
• D. All of the above

12. Every inflatable life raft, inflatable life jacket and hydrostatic release units shall be serviced

• A. Every 36 months
• B. Every 18 months
• C. Every 12 months
• D. Every 24 months

13. Inspection of LSA items on board shall be carried out

• A. Weekly
• B. Monthly
• C. Yearly
• D. Half yearly

14. How many SART transponders (SART) are required to be carried on board a ship for use in survival crafts?

• A. one on each side of the ship
• B. one in each lifeboat
• C. 2 on new builds only. Old ships have to comply by Aug 95
• D. Two on each side of the ship

15. The additional life jackets are kept in ?

• A. Conspicuous places on deck or at muster station
• B. Inside the bridge
• C. On the bridge wings
• D. In engine room

16. A life raft should be inflate in

• A. 3 to 4 minutes
• B. 30 to 60 seconds
• C. 1 to 2 minutes
• D. 30 minutes

17. The master is responsible for all crew participating in monthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew or more has not participated in such drill during the last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a drill after the vessel has left a port

• A. Within 6 hours
• B. Within 12 hours
• C. Within 24 hours
• D. Within 36 hours

18. Maximum length of a rescue boat

• A. 2.5 meter
• B. 3.8 meter
• C. 5.8 meter
• D. 8.5 meter

19. Equipments of lifeboat

• A. Buoyant oars
• B. Sea anchor
• C. Radar reflector
• D. All of the above

20. The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of less than 200 meters in

• A. 6
• B. 8
• C. 12
• D. 16

21. Which of the following requirements for life jacket is correct

• A. Minimum requirements of 8
• B. Minimum requirements of 10
• C. Minimum requirements of 12
• D. Donned within 1 minute

22. Luminous intensity of rocket parachute flare should be not less than

• A. 15000 CD
• B. 20000 CD
• C. 25000 CD
• D. 30000 CD

23. Life buoy outer diameter should be not more than

• A. 200 mm
• B. 400 mm
• C. 600 mm
• D. 800 mm

24. Lifebuoy light shall have a source of energy capable of providing luminous intensity of ____ for a period of ____.

• A. 1 CD/ 1 hour
• B. 2 CD/ 2 hours
• C. 3 CD/ 3 hours
• D. 4 CD/ 4 hours

25. Life raft must be stowed in such a way that they can be launched within ____ minutes

• A. 10
• B. 5
• C. 15
• D. 12

26. How much water for per person in lifeboat

• A. 1 litre
• B. 2 litres of water each
• C. 3 litres
• D. 750 ml

27. What is the full form of SART

• A. Search and rescue radio transponder
• B. Search and rescue radar transponder
• C. Search and rescue radio transmitter
• D. Search and risk radio transponder

28. The number of lifebuoy on a passenger ship of length above 240 metre

• A. 14
• B. 16
• C. 24
• D. 36

29. Requirements of child life jacket on cargo ship is ______

• A. 20%
• B. 10%
• C. 30%
• D. 15%

30. Once you hear General Emergency Alarm proceed to

• A. Muster station
• B. Sleep in cabin
• C. Wait for further information
• D. None of the above

1. What is MOB( Man Over Board) signal

• A. Continuous ringing of ships whistle
• B. Three long blast on ships whistle
• C. Seven shot blast followed by one long blas
• D. None of the above

2. The number of rocket parachute flares in lifeboat are

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 5
• D. 6

3. The number of hand flares in life raft are ____

• A. 4
• B. 6
• C. 7
• D. 8

4. The donning time of life jacket is ..... minutes

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

5. What is the full form HRU

• A. Hydrostatic radar unit
• B. Hydrostatic radio unit
• C. Hydrostatic release unit
• D. None of the above

6. How many rocket parachute available on bridge

• A. 6
• B. 8
• C. 10
• D. 12

7. The visibility range of a parachute flare at night is approximately

• A. 8 nautical miles
• B. 10 nautical miles
• C. 15 nautical miles
• D. 25 nautical miles

8. Which equipment is provided in a life raft to help you keep warm in cold weather

• A. The floor of a life raft has a second layer which can be inflated to give additional insulation from the cold
• B. The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to help insulation in addition to the TPA
• C. At least 10% of the life raft compliment with a minimum two thermal protective aids are provided
• D. Thermal protective aids (TPA) for each person

9. Which of the listed requirements do not correspond to the present regulation regarding weak link ? weak links shall

• A. Be of sufficient strength to permit inflation of the life raft
• B. Release the life raft at a depth of not more than 4 meters
• C. Not break by force required to full the painter from the life raft container
• D. Break under a strain of approximate 2.2 KN

10. Which of the listed requirements do not correspond to present regulations. The life raft shall have

• A. Manually controlled lamp visible of at least two miles fitted at the top of the canopy
• B. All entrances fitted with rigid boarding ramps for boarding the life raft at sea
• C. Floor preventing the ingress of water
• D. Manually controlled lamp fitted inside the life raft

11. If the ship sinks the water pressure will within _____ metre activate the sharp knife which cuts the painter of the life raft

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 2
• D. 5

12. What is fire wire

• A. Wire for pulling burning ships off the pier
• B. Wire for handling fire bucket
• C. Wire for pulling fire hoses up to the top bridge
• D. Wire for securing smoke divers

13. The function of hydrostatic release unit (HRU) is

• A. Substitute for limit switch off gravity davits
• B. To automatically invoke the lesson and release the life raft when the ship sinks
• C. For releasing the life raft in bad weather
• D. For releasing the life raft from sinking vessel

14. Which of the following requirements for immersion suit is correct

• A. Donned in 2 minutes
• B. Allow the wearer to jump from 4.5 metre
• C. Allow the wearer to climb down a vertical ladder of 5 metre
• D. All of the above

15. After launching an inflatable raft, it should be kept dry from inside by ______

• A. Opening the automatic drain plug
• B. Draining the water pockets
• C. Using the electric bilge pump
• D. Using the bailer and cellulose sponge

16. Generally what is used to inflate life rafts

• A. Non-Toxic gas
• B. Hydrogen
• C. Oxygen
• D. Helium

17. The “off-load” release system on a survival craft is designed to be activated ______

• A. When there is no load on the cable
• B. When there is a load on the cable
• C. Only when the doors are closed
• D. When the engine is started

18. How many chapter are there in SOLAS

• A. 14
• B. 7
• C. 12
• D. 10

19. How many VHF survival craft transceivers are required aboard passenger ship ?

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 5

20. How can a person on board a ship familiarise himself with the use of life saving appliances ?

• A. LSA code
• B. Maintenance manual
• C. Training manual
• D. By roaming around the ship

21. Which code has the technical provisions of carriage requirements for life saving appliances

• A. FFA code
• B. LSA code
• C. FTP code
• D. FSS code

22. What is the requirement for passengers ships having lifeboats ?

• A. Enough for 80% of persons onboard, plus life raft for crew
• B. Enough for all passengers on board, plus life raft for 25% of passengers
• C. Enough for crew, plus 80% life rafts for passengers
• D. Enough for 80% crew, plus life raft for passengers

23. When launching a lifeboat, frapping lines should be rigged _____

• A. Before the grips are released
• B. Before the boat is moved from the davits
• C. At the embarkation deck
• D. After the boat is in the water

24. If an inflatable life raft is to be released manually, where should the operating cord be attached before throwing the raft overboard ?

• A. Do not attach the cord to anything but throw it overboard with the rt container
• B. Attach the cord to a fixed object on the ship
• C. You should stand on the cord
• D. Attach the cord to the special pad eye on the “raft davit launcher

25. When launching life boat, the tricing pennants should be released ______

• A. Before the boat is lowered from the stowed position
• B. As the best fall blocks break clear of the davit head
• C. Before the boat is lowered from the embarkation level
• D. After the boat is released into the water

26. The abandon ship command is given by

• A. 7 short blast and 1 long blast
• B. Verbal order by the master
• C. More than 7 short blasts
• D. 1 long blast of at least 10 seconds

27. One of the first action to be taken by survivors when they have boarded an inflatable life raft is to

• A. Steam the sea anchor
• B. Take an anti-seasickness pill
• C. Open the pressure relief valve
• D. Drink at least one can of water

28. With the immersion suit on, you are expected to climb up and down vertical ladder at least ____

• A. 5 metre or 16 feet
• B. 4 metre or 13 feet
• C. 4.5 metre or 15 feet
• D. None of these

29. Wearing an immersion suit you must be able to jump from a height of 4.5 metre or 15 feet into the water, do you agree ?

• A. yes
• B. no
• C. Only under emergency
• D. Only when rescuing someone from the water

30. The survival craft engine is filled with

• A. Kerosene
• B. Unleaded gasoline
• C. Diesel oil
• D. Liquefied gas

1. HELP position stands for

• A. Heat Exchange Lessening posture
• B. Heat Escape Lessening Period
• C. Heat Exchange Lessening Point
• D. All the above

2. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAs regulations ? each survival craft shall be

• A. Wherever space is available
• B. In a state of readiness so that two crew members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 5 minutes
• C. On the starboard side of the ship
• D. In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion

3. Lifebuoys are subjected to which of the following tests ?

• A. Drop test
• B. Fire test
• C. Floatation test
• D. All of the above

4. Lifebuoys self-igniting lights shall be capable of burning for not less than

• A. 4 hours
• B. 45 minutes
• C. 2 hours
• D. 8 hours

5. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the use of an immersion suits do not correspond to present regulation ? the suit shall permit the wearer

• A. Jump from a height of 4.5 m into the water without being injured or damaging the suit
• B. Climb up and down vertical ladders from the survival craft embarkation point to the water
• C. Perform normal duties during abandonment
• D. Swim a short distance through the water and board a survival craft

6. Which of the listed requirements regarding life saving appliances do not correspond to present regulation ?

• A. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be resistant to deterioration where exposed to sunlight
• B. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be made of non-combustible or fire retardant material
• C. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be of a highly visible colour on parts where this will assist detection
• D. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be fitted with retro reflective material which will assist in detection

7. MOB marker buoy is used in case

• A. The ship is on fire
• B. When some crew member fall into the sea
• C. When the ship is sinking
• D. When some crew had an injury

8. Hydrostatic release unit of a life raft shall

• A. Be provided with a painter system with a breaking strength of not more than 2.2 KN
• B. Be constructed of compatible material to prevent malfunction
• C. Be constructed as to prevent release by seas washing over the unit
• D. All of the above

9. Match the term LTA with suitable answers given below

• A. Messenger line
• B. Four projectiles
• C. 230 m
• D. All the above

10. How much water would you allow per persons as officer in charge of the lifeboat, following an abandon ship operation ?

• A. Nothing for the first 24 hours, then ¼ litres per day
• B. ½ litres immediately followed by ¼ litres per day
• C. Nothing for the first 48 hours, then ¼ litres per day
• D. Nothing for the first 24 hours, then ½ litres per day

11. The maximum capacity of the life boat is

• A. 20
• B. 150
• C. 30
• D. 100

12. Below is considered as a general emergency onboard

• A. Steering failure
• B. Pirate attack
• C. Power failure
• D. All the above

13. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements for survival craft Correspond to present regulations?

• A. Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that operator can observe survival craft during launching. For lifeboats and during recovery
• B. Each lifeboat shall be provided with an separate appliance which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat.
• C. Different type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival crafts onboard the ship
• D. Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival crafts during abandonment.

14. Body looses its heat _ times faster when immersed in cold water

• A. 10
• B. 20
• C. 26
• D. 36

15. The duration of MOB marker signal is

• A. 1 min
• B. 10 min
• C. 15 min
• D. 3 min

16. How is the painter attached to lifeboat released once the boat is waterborne and ready to leave?

• A. Cut it with knife contained in the equipment locker
• B. The painter will automatically part by the weak link when the boat goes astern to clear the ship
• C. Cut it with the axe provided
• D. Remove the toggle which will release the painter

17. Which one of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? The Canopy between rigid covers shall be :

• A. It can easily be erected by two persons
• B. The occupants can escape in case of capsizing
• C. It is insulated to protect occupants against heat and cold
• D. It has windows to admit sufficient daylight inside the lifeboat with the canopy closed

18. Which one of the listed requirements regarding partially enclosed lifeboat do not correspond to the present regulations?

• A. Have automatic self-righting abilities
• B. have safety belts to be designed to hold a person of 100 Kg securely in place with the lifeboat in a capsized position
• C. Automatically attain a position in damaged condition providing an above water escape for its occupants
• D. Have self bailing arrangements

19. GMDSS regulations require that vessels carry two way VHF radio set for survival craft. How many are required and when do the regulations apply? b) c) d)

• A. 3 sets, all vessels from August 1993
• B. One per lifeboat and one spare from August 1993
• C. None at present,3 sets on all ships from August 1993
• D. 3 sets, New builds from February 1992, other vessel from feb 1995

20. You have abandoned ship in a liferaft, which of the following actions should you take?

• A. Organize a lookout system
• B. Join up with any other survival craft and stream the sea anchor
• C. Organize a lookout system and join up with other survival craft if possible. You should
• D. Start paddling in the direction of the nearest land.

21. SART stands for

• A. Search and Rescue Transponder
• B. Search and rescue Transporter
• C. Search and Rescue Team
• D. None of the above

22. Where will you find the emergency instructions?

• A. Muster station
• B. Muster list
• C. Standing orders
• D. Article of agreement

23. Man over board alarm is

• A. Continuous ringing of the bell
• B. Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast
• C. Master verbal order
• D. Three long blast on Siren/Hooter/Whistle

24. Vessel 200 meters and over in length should have?

• A. 18 Life buoys
• B. 16 Life buoys
• C. 8 Life buoys
• D. 14 Life buoys

25. Lifeboats must be stowed in such a way that they are capable of being launched

• A. Fire
• B. Collision/grounding
• C. Man overboard
• D. All of the above

26. Which one of the listed routine test and inspection of life saving appliance is not required as per regulations.

• A. Inspection of life saving appliances, including lifeboat equipment shall be carried out
• B. General emergency alarm to be tested daily
• C. Survival crafts and rescue boats with launching appliances shall be visually inspected
• D. Lifeboat engines to be run for at least 3 minutes every week.

27. How much life raft capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 meters in length

• A. 100% of the complement if it can be readily launched on each side if not then 100% must be provided on each side
• B. 25% of the complement on each side of the ship
• C. 75% of the complement on each side of the ship
• D. 50% of the complement on each side of the ship

28. The EPIRB transmitted distress signal shall be received by.

• A. Nearby ship
• B. RCC
• C. MRCC
• D. Nearest port

29. At least how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and maneuvered in the water

• A. ) Every two weeks
• B. Every one month
• C. Every three months
• D. Every week

30. What signal if any is specified in SOLAS as the “Abandon ship’ signal ?

• A. Seven short blasts followed by one long blast
• B. Six short blasts followed by one long blast
• C. The abandon ship signal is not specified only the general emergency alarm
• D. Four long blasts

1. Life boat must capable of being launched in when the ships ?

• A. When the ship is heading with a speed of 5 knots
• B. When the ship is heading with a speed of 9 knots
• C. When the ship is heading with a speed of 7 knots
• D. When the ship is heading with a speed of 10 knots.

2. Which one of the listed requirements regarding rescue boat does not correspond to present regulations?The equipment of every rescue boat shall include:

• A. Immersion suits for the number of persons the boat is permitted to accommodate
• B. First aid outfit in a watertight case.
• C. Two buoyant rescue quoits attached to not less than 30 meter of line
• D. An efficient radar reflector.

3. The purpose of a grab bag is to

• A. Have a sponge in the survival craft
• B. Supplement a standard survival kit
• C. Have a repair kit in the survival craft
• D. Save personal papers

4. A life raft is stabilized by

• A. Sitting on its edge
• B. The water filled pockets underneath it
• C. Being square in shape
• D. Paddling it into the wind

5. How much fresh water available in life boat per person

• A. 3 Ltr
• B. 1.5 Ltr
• C. 2 Ltr
• D. 500 ml

6. life boats must capable of being launched in when the ships speed of

• A. When the ship is heading with a speed of 5 knots
• B. When the ship is heading with a speed of 9 knots
• C. When the ship is heading with a speed of 7 knots
• D. When the ship is heading with a speed of 10 knots

7. Which one of the listed requirements regarding do not correspond to present regulations?

• A. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be made of non-combustible material or fire retardant material
• B. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be of highly visible color on parts where this will assist detection
• C. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be fitted with retro reflective material, which will assist in detection
• D. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be resistant to deterioration when exposed to sunlight

8. Which one of the listed requirements regarding hydrostatic release arrangements for life rafts does not correspond to present regulations?.

• A. Hydrostatic release units shall be permanently marked with type and serial number
• B. Be constructed as to prevent release by sea washing over the unit
• C. Be constructed of compatible material to prevent malfunction
• D. Be provided with painter system with a breaking strength of not more than 2.2 KN

9. Which one of the listed requirements regarding manning and supervision of survival craft corresponds to the SOLAS ?

• 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.
• D. Every motorized survival craft shall have a certificated engineer assigned

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

• A. Have separate draining pumps of sufficient capacity
• B. Protect the occupants through a continuous oil fire period of not less than 8 minutes
• C. Be arranged for flushing with fresh water and allowing complete draining.
• D. Have means for turn on/turn off the flow of water over the exterior of the life boat

11. LSA stands for

• A. Line saving Appliance
• B. Life saving Appliance
• C. Line Safety apparatus
• D. Life Safety apparatus

12. GMDSS regulations require that vessels carry two way radio set apply

• A. 3 sets, all vessels from August 1993
• B. One per lifeboat and one spare from August 1993
• C. None at present,3 sets on all ships from August 1993
• D. 3 sets, New builds from February 1992, other vessel from feb 1995

13. Onboard training manual is required as per

• A. SOLAS
• B. ISM code
• C. MLC
• D. STCW

14. What is the important SOLAS requirements for life rafts

• A. All life rafts provided on ships should be stowed with its painter permanently attached to the ship.
• B. Each Life raft or group of life raft should be stowed with float free arrangements complying with the requirements so that each is float free. If it is inflatable raft, it should inflate automatically, when the ship sinks.
• C. Life rafts should be stowed in such manner, so as to permit the manual release of one container at a time from the securing arrangements.
• D. All of the above

15. How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival craft.

• A. One on each side of the ship
• B. One in each lifeboat
• C. 2 on new builds only, old ships have to comply by august 95
• D. Two on each side of ship

16. Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat propulsion do not correspond to present regulations

• A. Means shall be provided for recharging all engine starting, radio and searchlights batteries.
• B. Every lifeboat shall be powered with a compression ignition using fuel with a flame point of not less than 44 Degrees
• C. The engine shall be provided with electric power starting system with rechargeable energy batteries
• D. Water resistant instruction for starting and operating the engine shall be provided.

17. What equipment is provided in a life raft to help you keep warm in cold weather ?

• A. The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to give additional insulation from the cold
• B. The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to help insulation. In addition to the TPA
• C. At least 10 % of the rafts complement with a minimum of 2 thermal protective aids are provided.
• D. Thermal protective aids for each person.

18. The duration of the rocket parachute is

• A. 40 sec
• B. 60 sec
• C. 80 sec
• D. None of the above

19. During test and/or maintenance work of the CO2 system affecting the release system, precautions to ensure that Not released into engine room due to mistake are to be ensured. What precautions should be taken?

• A. No special precautions necessary
• B. The main supply to be blanked off prior
• C. Check the main valve for a potential leakage
• D. Arrange a watchman in the co2 central

20. When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and maneuvered in the water ?

• A. Every month ( When reasonable and practical)
• B. Every week
• C. Every 3 months( At least once in 3 months)
• D. Every two weeks.

21. Which one of the listed requirements regarding buoyant smoke signals does not correspond to present regulations? The buoyant smoke signal shall

• A. Emit smoke for at least 3 minutes when floating in calm water
• B. Continue to emit smoke when submerged in water for a period of 10 seconds under 10 cm of water
• C. Not be swamped in a seaway
• D. Give a bright red light during the entire emission time

22. The thermal protective aids shall be as per SOLAS

• A. Cover the whole body of a person wearing a lifejacket with the exception of the face. Hands should also be covered unless permanently attached gloves are provided:
• B. Be capable of being unpacked and easily donned without assistance in a survival craft or rescue boat:
• C. Permit the wearer to remove it in the water in not more than 2 minutes if it impairs the ability to swim
• D. All the above

23. Which of the listed requirements regarding the launchingand recovery arrangements for rescue boat do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/16)

• A. Rapid recovery shall be possible with boats full complement of personnel and equipment
• B. Launching shall be possible at ships headway speed up to 5 knots in calm weather
• C. The release mechanism shall be of automatic type approved by the administration
• D. Embarkation and launching arrangements shall be such that the rescue boat can be boarded and launched in shortest possible time.

24. Which one of the listed requirements regarding liferafts do not correspond to present regulations? Every life raft shall be so constructed that

• A. It can be dropped from a height of 18 meters
• B. It can be towed at a speed of 3 Knots with full complement
• C. It can withstand repeated jumps from a height of 4.5 meters
• D. It’s canopy has viewing ports in all directions

25. Which of the listed requirements regarding the general emergency alarm arrangements do not correspond to present regulations. The general emergency alarm system shall:

• A. Have Electric alarm bells(or claxons) powered from the ship’s main and emergency sources of electric power
• B. Be audible through all accommodation and crew working spaces
• C. Be capable of operation from fire stations aboard the ship
• D. Becapable of sounding the emergency alarm signal by the ships whistle or siren and additionally electric powered bells or claxons

26. A SOLAS lifejacket shall be designed so that it will allow the wearer to jump from a vertical distance of

• A. 12 meters without injury or dislodgement
• B. 9 meters without injury or dislodgement
• C. 30 meters without injury or dislodgement
• D. 6 meters without injury or dislodgement(Laid down regulations is for 4.5 meters)

27. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stability of inflatable life rafts do not correspond to present regulations The stability of inflatable life rafts shall be such that?

• A. When floating in the inverted position, it can be it can be righted by one person
• B. It can be towed with full complement at speeds up to 3 knots
• C. In the event of capsizing it will automatically attain a position providing an above water escape
• D. It is stable in a seaway when fully inflated and floating with the canopy uppermost

28. The immersion Suit shall be made of waterproof materials and constructed such that

• A. It is provided with arrangements to reduce free air in the leg of suit
• B. It can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2 minutes
• C. It will have sufficient built in buoyancy to avoid the use of a life jacket
• D. All of the above

29. The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody on board the vessel. General house keeping rules should be followed, which of the listed rules is the most important?

• A. Do not use dangerous liquid detergents in closed spaces
• B. Do not wear work clothes in mess room , recreation rooms or cabins
• C. Do not walk ladders with out using handrails
• D. Do not sleep on open deck.

30. The main safety features on a life raft are:

• A. Pressure relief valve
• B. Stabilizing pocket
• C. Insulated canopy with two layers for protection against heat and cold
• D. All of he above.

1. Which one of the listed requirements regarding weak links for float free arrangements do not correspond to present regulations? Weak links shall

• A. Be of sufficient strength to permit inflation of the liferaft
• B. Release the life raft at a depth of not more than 4 meters
• C. Not break by force required to pull the painter from the liferaft container
• D. Break under a strain of approximate 2.2 KN

2. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the number of life jackets provided do not correspond to present regulations(SOLAS).

• A. A number of life jackets suitable for children equal to at least 10% of the number of passengers onboard or greater number to provide for each child.
• B. A number of life jackets equal to at least 10% of the total number of passengers and crew in the vicinity of muster station
• C. A sufficient number of lifejackets shall be carried for persons on watch
• D. A sufficient number of lifejackets for remotely located survival craft station

3. When a person floating in the water alone, he should be

• A. Huddle position
• B. Help position
• C. Yoga position
• D. None of the above

4. Which one of the listed requirements regarding launching appliances for survival crafts and rescue boats do not correspond to present regulations?

• A. Parts requiring regular maintenance by ship’s crew shall be readily accessible
• B. The launching mechanism shall be arranged for actuating from a position within the survival crafts or rescue boat in addition on the ship’s deck
• C. All launching appliances shall be capable of recovering survival crafts and rescue boat with their crew.
• D. Launching appliances shall be constructed for minimum amount of routine maintenance

5. What manoeuvre should be carried out in case of fire onboard a ship ?

• A. Let the ship follow the wind in order to reduce oxygen supply
• B. Keep the stem against the wind if possible.
• C. Continue on course and speed.
• D. Reduce speed and if possible, keep the fire zone to the leeward of the ship.