Question 31

The Correct Answer is B **Explanation for Option B (5) being correct:** Vessels follow a standard convention for numbering lifeboats, primarily regulated by IMO conventions (like SOLAS). The numbering is sequential and is based on the side of the vessel (starboard or port) and the position (fore to aft). 1. **Starboard Side:** Lifeboats on the starboard side are always assigned **odd numbers** (1, 3, 5, 7...). 2. **Port Side:** Lifeboats on the port side are always assigned **even numbers** (2, 4, 6, 8...). 3. **Sequencing:** Numbering starts from the forwardmost lifeboat on each side and moves toward the stern. * The vessel has 3 lifeboats on the starboard side. * These boats are numbered 1 (forward), 3 (middle), and **5 (aftermost)**. Therefore, the aftermost boat on the starboard side is designated **5**. **Explanation for why the other options are incorrect:** * **A) 6:** Lifeboat number 6 would be an even number, meaning it is located on the **port side** of the vessel, not the starboard side. Specifically, it would be the aftermost (third) lifeboat on the port side. * **C) 3:** Lifeboat number 3 is on the starboard side (odd number), but it is the **middle** boat, not the aftermost boat. * **D) 3 STARBOARD:** While this verbally describes the position of the middle boat on the starboard side, lifeboat designation charts use only the numerical identifier (e.g., 5 or 3). The inclusion of the side name makes it non-standard and inaccurate for the *aftermost* position.