Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #404 (Set 12)

After abandoning ship, you should deploy the sea anchor from a liferaft to __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — stay in the general location

Deploying the sea anchor reduces leeway (drift speed), keeping the liferaft stable and preventing it from drifting far from the distress location where search and rescue units will initiate their search patterns.

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