Exam Question
Write short notes on the following:
(a) EPIRB & SART (5)
(b) Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) (5)
(c) Pyrotechnics (5)
(d) Muster list indicating external elements (5)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Jan 2025
Reference Answer
### (a) EPIRB & SART (5 Marks)
**Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)**
* **Purpose**: An EPIRB is a primary distress alerting device used to transmit a signal to Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities. Its function is to notify authorities of a distress and provide the location of the incident.
* **System**: It operates via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system.
**Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)**
* **Purpose**: An EPIRB is a primary distress alerting device used to transmit a signal to Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities. Its function is to notify authorities of a distress and provide the location of the incident.
* **System**: It operates via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system.
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