PSF Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 2 of 30
When a sea anchor for a lifeboat is properly rigged it will?
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Direct Answer
Option B: Help to prevent broaching
A sea anchor (drogue) deployed from the bow of a survival craft creates drag against wind drift, keeps the head into the wind and seas, and prevents broaching (turning beam-to-seas and capsizing).
All Options
A
Completely stop the lifeboat from drifting
B
Help to prevent broaching
(Correct Answer)
C
Prevent the lifeboat from pitching
Detailed Explanation & Context
A sea anchor (drogue) deployed from the bow of a survival craft creates drag against wind drift, keeps the head into the wind and seas, and prevents broaching (turning beam-to-seas and capsizing).
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF).
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