Question 6 of 30
Which one of the given requirements regarding the manning and supervision of survival craft corresponds to Solas regulations?
A
Any crew member can command a survival craft
B
A deck officer or certificated person shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used
C
Only the Chief Cook can manage survival craft
D
Lifeboats don't require any assigned person-in-charge
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: A deck officer or certificated person shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used.
SOLAS Chapter III stipulates that for every survival craft, a certificated person or deck officer must be placed in charge to ensure orderly launching, navigation, and coordination of the survivors.