Deck Rules (Supplementary) USCG Question #505 (Set 3)

When personnel are lifted by a helicopter from an inflatable liferaft, the personnel on the raft should __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — deflate the floor of the raft to reduce the danger of capsizing

Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'When personnel are lifted by a helicopter from an inflatable liferaft, the personnel on the raft should', the mandated standard is: 'deflate the floor of the raft to reduce the danger of capsizing'.

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