Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #434 (Set 13)

If help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after abandoning a vessel in a rescue boat, you should __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — shut down the engines if installed and put out the sea anchor

If unlocated after 10 to 12 hours, a rescue boat must shut down engines to conserve precious fuel and deploy a sea anchor to maintain position and stability in the sea, awaiting scheduled SAR arrival.

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