An inflatable liferaft is thrown into the water from a sinking vessel. What should occur after the painter trips the CO2 bottles to inflate the raft?

Correct Answer: Option B — The sea anchor should be deployed as soon you are away from the vessel.

Deploying the sea anchor immediately upon clearing the vessel minimizes drift and stabilizes the inflatable liferaft in rough seas. Per SOLAS survival craft protocols, this prevents the craft from blowing downwind faster than surrounding rescue assets can locate it.