🔍 Key Concepts

• SOLAS LSA Code (Life-Saving Appliance Code) requirements for rescue boats • Difference between lifeboat equipment and rescue boat equipment • Navigation/locating equipment versus food and water supplies

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: What is the primary purpose of a rescue boat compared with a standard lifeboat? Is it mainly for survival over time, or for quick maneuvering and search? • Which of these items would be essential for finding your way and conducting a search in poor visibility or away from the ship? • Are all of these items equally critical to every rescue boat, or are some more typical of general survival rations on lifeboats and life rafts?

✅ Before You Answer

• Check which items are specifically listed as mandatory equipment for a rescue boat under SOLAS/LSA, not just recommended. • Verify whether food and water rations are standard for rescue boats, or more associated with lifeboats/life rafts meant for long-term survival. • Confirm that the chosen option reflects equipment that supports navigation and search, not just basic living needs.