When will the float-free emergency position indicating radio beacon be activated after abandoning ship?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Immediately after floating free
Hydrostatic release units allow Category I EPIRBs to submerge, release, float free, and deploy an internal hydrostatic switch or saltwater switch that initiates immediate signal transmission without manual intervention.
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