Question 25 of 30
Which of these requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements for rescue boats corresponds to Solas regulations?
A
They must take at least 30 minutes to prepare
B
Embarkation and launching arrangements shall be such that the rescue boat can be boarded and launched in less than 5 minutes
C
They must only be handled by the Captain
D
They can only be launched when the ship is completely stopped
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Embarkation and launching arrangements shall be such that the rescue boat can be boarded and launched in less than 5 minutes.
To ensure rapid response in emergency recovery operations, SOLAS mandates that rescue boat embarkation and launching arrangements must be designed to be ready for boarding and deployment within 5 minutes.