If you are forced to abandon ship in a lifeboat, you should __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — remain in the immediate vicinity
Remaining near the disaster site ensures rescue units searching the vessel's LKP locate survivors promptly. Dispersing reduces visibility and complicates SAR coordination, violating fundamental USCG and SOLAS abandonment protocols.
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