If water is rising in the bilge of a lifeboat, you should FIRST __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — check the bilge drain plug
Immediate inspection of the bilge drain plug is mandated during sudden craft flooding because improper seating or a missing cap allows surrounding seawater to rapidly enter the survival craft hull.
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