Question 8 of 30
If the hydrostatic release mechanism for an inflatable life raft is not periodically serviced and becomes inoperable, it will fail to
A
A) set the water lights on immersion
B
B) release the dye marker from the life raft
C
C) free the life raft from the vessel
D
D) break the seal on the carbon dioxide cylinder
Advertisement
Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: C) free the life raft from the vessel.
A hydrostatic release is specifically designed to free the liferaft's painter line from the deck stowage cradle when the vessel sinks. If it fails, the liferaft will remain attached to the sinking ship.