Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #3188 (Set 90)

What will a sea anchor accomplish if deployed correctly?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — reduce the drift rate of the liferaft

A sea anchor, or drogue, is designed to create drag in the water. When deployed from a liferaft, it keeps the raft oriented with the wind and waves, significantly reducing the drift rate and keeping the raft in a more predictable position for search and rescue operations.

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