International Maritime Regulations

LSA Code - Basic Safety Knowledge

The International Life-Saving Appliance Code establishes comprehensive safety requirements at sea, covering a wide range of equipment such as lifeboats, liferafts, lifejackets, lifebuoys, and lifelines. These regulations set standards for the design, equipment, testing, and operation of life-saving appliances, ensuring their reliability and effectiveness in emergency situations.

Questions 18

Time Limit 9 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

What is the minimum height from which a davit-launched liferaft should be capable of dropping into the water without damage?

A 1 m

B 2 m

C 3 m

D 4 m

Question 2

How many buoyant bailers are required for a liferaft permitted to accommodate not more than 12 persons?

A One

B Two

C Three

D Four

Question 3

What speed should the lifeboat achieve when towing a 25-person liferaft loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment?

A 4 knots

B 2 knots

C 8 knots

D 6 knots

Question 4

What should lifelines be securely becketed around on a liferaft?

A Only around the outside

B Only around the inside

C Around the inside and outside

D Around the canopy

Question 5

How should the entrances of the liferaft be equipped for efficient opening and closing?

A They should be permanently sealed.

B Efficient adjustable closing arrangements that can be easily and quickly opened by persons clothed in immersion suits from inside and outside, and closed from inside.

C Manual hatches that require tools for opening.

D Automatically opening and closing.

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