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What is Emergency Water Supply?

Emergency Water Supply Stored or alternate source of potable water kept on board for survival use in emergencies or after system failure.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Emergency Water Supply” Used in Practice?

Chief officer, check that emergency water supply is secured and accessible in all lifeboats and muster stations.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Emergency Water Supply?

Stored or alternate source of potable water kept on board for survival use in emergencies or after system failure.

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