Exam Question
Write short notes on
(a) Launching and recovery arrangements for Lifeboats (5)
(b) Hydrostatic release units. (5)
(c) Thermal protective aid (5)
(d) Rocket parachute flares. (5)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Dec 2022
Reference Answer
### (a) Launching and Recovery Arrangements for Lifeboats
**1. Objective:**
As per SOLAS, the fundamental objective of lifeboat launching and recovery arrangements is to ensure the safe and rapid embarkation of personnel and subsequent launching of the survival craft away from the ship, even under adverse conditions of trim, list, and vessel headway. The arrangements must also facilitate the recovery of the boat, particularly for rescue and drill purposes.
**2. Types of Arrangements:**
**1. Objective:**
As per SOLAS, the fundamental objective of lifeboat launching and recovery arrangements is to ensure the safe and rapid embarkation of personnel and subsequent launching of the survival craft away from the ship, even under adverse conditions of trim, list, and vessel headway. The arrangements must also facilitate the recovery of the boat, particularly for rescue and drill purposes.
**2. Types of Arrangements:**
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