Deck · 2026 NMC sample exam Q445
Lifeboatman Practice Test
Every module on the National Maritime Center's 2026 sample examination for Lifeboatman: 1 module, 50 real questions, graded instantly.
The Lifeboatman exam is split into 1 module, each graded separately. The table below is the National Maritime Center's own 2026 sample examination for this credential, module by module, with every question matched to our bank of released U.S. Coast Guard exam questions. Open a module to practice its questions one at a time, or sit the whole module as a timed exam.
What is on the Lifeboatman exam
| Module | Questions | Illustrations | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q445 Lifeboat Operator | 50 | 2 | Practice → |
| Total | 50 | 2 |
Most modules require 70 percent to pass; Rules of the Road modules require 90 percent.
Q445 · 50 questions · 2 illustrations
Lifeboat Operator
- 1. Which sequence is correct when launching a lifeboat stowed in gravity davits?
- 2. In each inflatable liferaft, what equipment is provided to make quick, emergency, temporary repairs to large holes in the raft?
- 3. Where would the number 2 lifeboat on a tanker be located?
- 4. If there are a number of survivors in the water after abandoning ship, they should __________.
- 5. Which of the following is part of the annual SOLAS required test on an EPIRB?
Showing the first 5 of 50. Start at question 1 and use Next to work through the module →
Lifeboatman exam FAQ
Q How many questions are on the Lifeboatman exam?
The National Maritime Center's 2026 sample examination for Lifeboatman has 50 questions across 1 module: Q445 Lifeboat Operator (50 questions). Every one is multiple choice with four answers, and you can practice all of them on this page.
Q What modules are on the Lifeboatman exam?
The modules are Q445 Lifeboat Operator (50 questions). Each module is graded separately, so you need to pass every one to pass the exam.
Q What score do I need to pass the Lifeboatman exam?
Most USCG exam modules require 70 percent to pass; Rules of the Road modules, where they apply, require 90 percent. Check the specific requirements for your endorsement with the National Maritime Center.
Q Are these the real questions?
Yes. They are the questions on the National Maritime Center's published 2026 sample examination for Lifeboatman (modules Q445), matched to our bank of released U.S. Coast Guard exam questions. The exam you sit draws from the same pools.
Q Can I take a timed Lifeboatman practice exam?
Yes. Subscribers can sit any module as an official sample exam in its published order, timed or untimed, with answers revealed at the end. Free accounts can build one 10-question practice exam and answer questions on every module page.
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