Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1124 (Set 35)

Water pockets on the underside of an inflatable liferaft are for __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — stability

Ballast pockets located on the underside of an inflatable liferaft fill rapidly upon water entry, providing crucial hydrodynamic stability against wind forces and wave action to prevent capsizing.

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