Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1176 (Set 36)

What must be carried out in order to launch and inflate an inflatable liferaft?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Push on the hydrostatic release, pull on the sea painter.

Manual override of a hydrostatic release unit involves pushing the release mechanism button if necessary, followed by a firm pull on the sea painter to activate inflation, adhering strictly to USCG approved survival craft launching instructions.

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