Question 1251 Deck Safety

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The signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats is _______________.

A 1 long blast of the ship's whistle
B 3 long blasts of the ship's whistle
C 1 short blast of the ship's whistle
D 3 short blasts of the ship's whistle
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) 1 short blast of the ship's whistle. According to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the signal to commence lowering the lifeboats is a single short blast of the ship's whistle. This is the internationally recognized signal to initiate the lifeboat lowering procedure in the event of an emergency. The other options are incorrect because 1 long blast, 3 long blasts, and 3 short blasts are not the standard signals for commencing lifeboat lowering under SOLAS regulations.

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