Question 6 LB01 - Lifeboat Operator

The Correct Answer is D **Why Option D is Correct:** Option D states: "No stowage container for immersion suits may be capable of being locked." This statement is true because maritime safety regulations (specifically SOLAS requirements and associated LSA Codes) mandate that emergency equipment, such as immersion suits, must be immediately and easily accessible in a crisis. Locking the container would impede rapid deployment, which is strictly prohibited. The container must only be secured by readily releasable fastenings (e.g., latches or clips) that do not require tools or keys to open. **Why Options A, B, and C are Incorrect:** **A) Immersion suits should be worn while performing routine work on deck.** * **Incorrect:** Immersion suits are bulky, restrictive, and designed solely for emergency survival in cold water. They are typically worn only when a vessel is in imminent danger of sinking (e.g., during abandonment procedures) or when operating in extremely hazardous, high-risk cold-weather situations (e.g., approaching ice fields) where immediate entry into the water is possible. They are unsuitable and unnecessary for routine deck work. **B) Any tear or leak will render the suit unserviceable and it must be replaced.** * **Incorrect:** While any damage that compromises the buoyancy or watertight integrity must be addressed, minor tears or leaks can often be professionally repaired in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines. The suit is only replaced if the damage is irreparable or if it fails the required air pressure test after repair. **C) During the annual maintenance, the front zipper should be lubricated using light machine oil or mineral oil.** * **Incorrect:** Immersion suit zippers require specific, specialized silicone-based lubricants designed for waterproof zippers (often supplied by the suit manufacturer). Using standard machine oils or mineral oils can degrade the rubber seals, neoprene material, or the plastic/brass zipper components, thereby compromising the suit's watertight integrity.