You are aboard a liferaft in a storm. What should you do with your Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Bring it inside the liferaft and leave it on.

Securing the EPIRB inside the liferaft during severe weather prevents physical loss or environmental damage while ensuring uninterrupted transmission. Continuous operation is critical because intermittent signals degrade satellite tracking precision and delay rescue response times.

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