A liferaft with a capacity of 8 people used...

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Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51c7a4

A liferaft with a capacity of 8 people used in ocean service is required by regulations to carry which items?

Question 1 of 27070

A liferaft with a capacity of 8 people used in ocean service is required by regulations to carry which items?

🔍 Key Concepts

• SOLAS liferaft equipment requirements for ocean service • Difference between water rations (liters) and food rations (provision units) • How requirements scale with number of persons the raft is certified to carry

💭 Think About

• First decide whether the question is about water or provisions (food) for an 8‑person ocean‑service liferaft • Think about how many days of survival SOLAS plans for and how much water or food per person might be required • Compare each option to what seems reasonable per person, then multiply by 8 and see which matches known standards

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify the minimum water requirement per person in liters for an ocean‑service liferaft • Verify the minimum number of food ration units per person for an ocean‑service liferaft • Check whether the regulation scales the total quantity directly with number of persons (here, 8 persons)

Question 1 of 27070

A liferaft with a capacity of 8 people used in ocean service is required by regulations to carry which items?

8 liters of fresh water

12 units of provisions

12 liters of fresh water

24 units of provisions