Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1502 (Set 46)

If you reach shore in a liferaft, the first thing to do is __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — drag the raft ashore and lash it down for a shelter

Survival training dictates that upon reaching shore in a liferaft, personnel must immediately drag the craft ashore and lash it down to serve as a secure emergency shelter against environmental exposure before attempting other survival tasks.

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