GASCO Exit Exam • Set 11 Question 1 of 30

When using the breathing apparatus, the person is warned of low air volume remaining in his air bottle by the meter needle in the red zone and

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Option A: a whistle sounding off

The correct answer is a whistle sounding off. This complies with established gas tanker operational standards, thermodynamics, and the IGC Code safety requirements.

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a whistle sounding off (Correct Answer)

a slight difficulty in breathing

the life line being tug 3 times by the outside controller

his own judgement of his bottle becoming colder upon emptying

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The correct answer is a whistle sounding off. This complies with established gas tanker operational standards, thermodynamics, and the IGC Code safety requirements.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (GASCO).

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