After abandoning ship which action should be taken IMMEDIATELY upon entering a liferaft?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Get clear of the ship.
Safely clearing the sinking vessel's immediate suction zone and potential hull hazards is the absolute first action required upon launching and entering a liferaft.
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