Your ship is sinking rapidly. A container containing an inflatable liferaft has bobbed to the surface upon functioning of the hydrostatic release. Which action should you take?

Correct Answer: Option B — Take no action because the painter will cause the liferaft to inflate and open the container.

Under USCG Deck Safety, SOLAS Chapter III, and 46 CFR regulations, when addressing 'Your ship is sinking rapidly. A container containing an inflatable liferaft has bobbed to the surface upon functioning of the hydrostatic release. Which action should you take', the mandated standard is: 'Take no action because the painter will cause the liferaft to inflate and open the container.'.