Regulation 31 Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Quiz Set B

Source: International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), Chapter III – Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements, Section III – Cargo Ships (Additional Requirements), Regulation 31.
Reference: imorules.com – Regulation 31

8. What relaxation does paragraph 1.4 allow for the additional forward or aft liferaft?

A) It may accommodate only 50% of the persons on board B) It may be launched more than 10 min after the abandon ship signal C) It need not comply with section 4.2 or 4.3 of the Code D) It may be securely fastened so as to permit manual release and need not be of the type which can be launched from an approved launching device

SOLAS Regulation 31 – Survival Craft and Rescue Boats – Set B