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SOLAS Quiz 5 Latest 2023 with complete solution 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 ✔Ans✔ 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 ✔Ans✔ 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 ✔Ans✔ B Which number indicates the hydrostatic release? See DIAGRAM D015SA A. 3 B. 6 C. 7 D. 10 ✔Ans✔ 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 ✔Ans✔ 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 through a chock ✔Ans✔ A The knife on an inflatable liferaft will always be located __________. A. in one of the equipment bags B. in a special pocket near the forward entrance C. on a cord hanging from the canopy D. in a pocket on the first aid kit ✔Ans✔ B The operating cord on an inflatable liferaft also serves as a __________. A. lifeline B. painter C. drogue D. marker ✔Ans✔ B The painter of an inflatable liferaft should be __________. A. free running on the deck B. faked out next to the case C. secured to a permanent object on deck D. stowed near the raft ✔Ans✔ C After abandoning ship, you should deploy the sea anchor from a liferaft to __________. A. keep the liferaft from capsizing B. navigate against the current C. keep personnel from getting seasick D. stay in the general location ✔Ans✔ D Signaling devices which are required on inflatable liferafts include __________. A. a rocket shoulder rifle B. an oil lantern C. red flares D. an air horn ✔Ans✔ C Which distress signal is required for a liferaft in ocean service and could be effectively used to attract the attention of aircraft at night? A. The water light B. Smoke marker C. Red flares D. Orange dye marker ✔Ans✔ C Signaling devices required on inflatable life rafts include a(n) __________. A. Very pistol B. orange smoke signal C. air horn D. lantern ✔Ans✔ B The canopy of an inflatable liferaft should __________. A. go into place as the raft is inflated B. be put up after everyone is aboard C. be put up only in severe weather D. be used as a sail if the wind is blowing ✔Ans✔ A [Show More]

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