The purpose of air tanks in a lifeboat is to __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — keep the boat afloat if flooded
Built-in buoyancy tanks provide positive reserve buoyancy to keep the lifeboat afloat and stable even when completely swamped or flooded, satisfying critical SOLAS and USCG survivability standards for survival craft.
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