Question 3338 Deck General
70% to passEach EPIRB required on a MODU shall be stowed in a manner which will permit _______________.
A
replacement of the battery without exposure to the weather
B
it to remain attached to the unit
C
it to float free if the unit sinks
D
easy access to its storage compartment
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) it to float free if the unit sinks. The requirement for EPIRBs on MODUs (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units) is that they must be stowed in a manner that allows the EPIRB to float free and activate automatically if the MODU sinks. This ensures the EPIRB can transmit a distress signal and be located, even if the crew is unable to manually deploy it. The other options, while important considerations for EPIRB maintenance and access, do not meet the primary purpose of the EPIRB to provide a reliable means of emergency notification and rescue in a sinking scenario.
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