Exam Question
Write short notes on the following:
(a) EPIRB and SART (5)
(b) Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) (5)
(c) Pyrotechnics (5)
(d) Muster list indicating essential elements (5)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Dec 2023
Reference Answer
### (a) EPIRB and SART
**Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)**
* **Purpose**: An EPIRB is a device designed to alert search and rescue services and provide them with the precise location of a vessel or person in distress. It is a fundamental component of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
* **Operation**:
**Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)**
* **Purpose**: An EPIRB is a device designed to alert search and rescue services and provide them with the precise location of a vessel or person in distress. It is a fundamental component of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
* **Operation**:
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