In illustration D015SA below, which item number correctly identifies the hydrostatic release?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 6
Item 6 designates the hydrostatic release unit, a mandatory safety device engineered to automatically sever the liferaft cradle tie-down strap when submerged to a depth between 5 and 15 feet.
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