SOLAS Quiz 5 with Complete Solutions

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SOLAS Quiz 5 with Complete Solutions A hydrostatic release mechanism for a liferaft __________. A. must be wet before it will release B. should be kept in a watertight cover except in an emergency ... C. will inflate the raft in its cradle if operated manually D. must be submerged to a certain depth to release automatically ✔✔D On offshore drilling units each inflatable liferaft that is not intended for davit launching must be stowed so as to float free or be __________. A. equipped with a hydrostatic release B. stowed in approved racks C. located above the main deck area D. replaced every 12 months ✔✔A As a vessel sinks to a depth of 15 feet, the hydrostatic trip releases the liferaft container from its cradle by __________. A. breaking the weak link B. releasing the tie-down strap C. pulling the operating cord D. releasing the CO2 canister ✔✔B Which number indicates the hydrostatic release? See DIAGRAM D015SA A. 3 B. 6 C. 7 D. 10 ✔✔B What prevents an inflated liferaft from being pulled under by a vessel which sinks in water over 100 feet in depth? A. The hydrostatic release B. Nothing C. A Rottmer release D. The weak link in the painter line ✔✔D A new liferaft has been installed on your vessel. The operating cord should be __________. A. attached to the raft stowage cradle or to secure object nearby with a weak link B. checked to see that it's unattached C. coiled neatly on the raft container D. faked on deck and lead throu [Show More]

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