Question 17 of 30
As per SOLAS requirements, crew members must be fully trained in life-saving appliances (LSA) and firefighting equipment (FFE) as soon as possible, but not later than:
A
24 hours after joining
B
1 week after joining
C
2 weeks after joining
D
1 month after joining
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: 2 weeks after joining.
SOLAS Ch III Regulation 6 dictates that all crew members must receive instruction on the use of life-saving appliances and firefighting equipment. This training must be completed as soon as possible, but no later than two weeks after a crew member joins the vessel.