Deck Rules (Supplementary) USCG Question #1144 (Set 4)

Handholds or straps on the underside of an inflatable liferaft are provided __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — to right the raft if it capsizes

Righting straps and handholds are installed on the underside of inflatable liferafts to give personnel leverage during a capsizing recovery. If a raft inflates upside down, crew members use these straps combined with body weight to flip the craft upright.

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