Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #420 (Set 12)

You have abandoned ship in tropical waters. Which procedure(s) should be used during a prolonged period in a raft?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above

In tropical survivals, open entrance curtains maximize ventilation, resting conserves vital metabolic energy, and wetting clothing strategically assists thermoregulation by reducing excessive perspiration. SOLAS guidelines mandate preserving physical condition during prolonged exposure.

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