The signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 1 short blast of the ship's whistle
USCG and international emergency signal protocols designate one short blast of the ship's whistle as the specific operational command instructing station personnel to commence lowering lifeboats during emergency drills or abandon-ship operations.
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