Exam Question
Write short notes on the following:
(a) EPIRB and SART (5)
(b) Hyrostatic Release Unit (HRU) (5)
(c) Pyrotechnics (5)
(d) Muster list indicating essential elements (5)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Apr 2025
Reference Answer
### (a) EPIRB and SART
**1. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)**
* **Purpose**: An EPIRB is a primary distress alerting device used to indicate to search and rescue (SAR) authorities that a vessel is in grave and imminent danger. It transmits a signal that provides the vessel's identity and location.
* **Operation**:
**1. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)**
* **Purpose**: An EPIRB is a primary distress alerting device used to indicate to search and rescue (SAR) authorities that a vessel is in grave and imminent danger. It transmits a signal that provides the vessel's identity and location.
* **Operation**:
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