Exam Question
Write short notes on the following: (20)
(a) EPIRB and SART
(b) Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU)
(c) Pyrotechnics
(d) Muster list indicating essential elements
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Aug 2024
Reference Answer
### (a) EPIRB and SART
**1. EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)**
* **Concept and Purpose:** An EPIRB is a self-contained, battery-operated radio transmitter used to alert search and rescue (SAR) authorities and assist in locating survivors in distress. It forms a critical component of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
* **Operational Principle:**
**1. EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)**
* **Concept and Purpose:** An EPIRB is a self-contained, battery-operated radio transmitter used to alert search and rescue (SAR) authorities and assist in locating survivors in distress. It forms a critical component of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
* **Operational Principle:**
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