USCG USCG Safety Deck
Set 2 • Question #46 of 105
Launch Interactive Practice Room 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?
A
Cut the painter line so it will not pull the liferaft container down.
B
Swim away from the container so you will not be in danger as it goes down.
C
Take no action because the painter will cause the liferaft to inflate and open the container.
✓ Correct Answer
D
Manually open the container and inflate the liferaft with the hand pump.
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
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.'.
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