MEO Class IV · Written

Write short notes on immersion suit, TPA, anti-exposure suit and EEBD?

Short answer

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    A[Immersion suit\nSOLAS III/7.3\nLSA §2.3] --> B[Rescue boat crew\nMES party]
    C[Anti-exposure suit\nSOLAS III/7.3\nLSA §2.4] --> B
    D[TPA\nLSA Code] --> E[Thermal protection]
    F[EEBD\nSOLAS II-2/13.3.4\nFSS Ch.3] --> G[MSC/Circ.1081 numbers\nMSC/Circ.849 guidance]
  • Immersion suit: SOLAS III/7.3, LSA Code 2.3, for rescue boat/MES party, warm climate exemption
  • TPA: LSA Code personal life-saving appliances
  • Anti-exposure suit: SOLAS III/7.3, LSA Code 2.4, for rescue boat/MES party
  • EEBD: SOLAS II-2/13.3.4, FSS Code, MSC/Circ.1081 (cargo: 2+1 spare, passenger: 2/4 per zone+2 spares), MSC/Circ.849
  • EOW duty: Verify quantities/stowage, check condition in drills, report deficiencies

Full answer

The full answer explains each point step by step, with the regulations and figures behind it and the discussion from other candidates. It is in the MEO Class IV section of the Marine One forum, open to members enrolled for the MEO Class IV exam.