Question 1252Deck Safety70% to pass
The signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats is _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 1 short blast on 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 1 short blast on the ship's whistle. This is the standard emergency signal used to indicate that the crew should begin the lifeboat launching procedures.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not match the SOLAS regulations for the lifeboat launching signal. 3 long blasts, 1 long blast, and 3 short blasts have different meanings and are used for different purposes, such as emergency alarms or ship maneuvering signals, but not specifically for lifeboat launching.
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#1250 When whistle signals are used for launching lifeboats, one short blast means _______________.#1251 The signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats is _______________.#1253 When you hear three short blasts on the ship's whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bells, you _______________.#1254 While reading the muster list you see that "3 short blasts on the whistle and three short rings on the general alarm" is the signal for _______________.#1255 While at your lifeboat station, you hear a signal consisting of two short blasts of the whistle. This signal indicates _______________.