Question 20 of 30
If you must abandon a ship in VERY HEAVY SEAS, in a survival craft, when should you remove the safety pin and pull the hook release?
A
A) Immediately upon launching
B
B) One to three feet before first wave contact
C
C) Upon first wave contact
D
D) Only when waterborne
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: B) One to three feet before first wave contact.
When launching in very heavy seas, the safety pin should be removed and the hook released just before the craft hits the water (approx. 1-3 feet). This ensures the craft is not lifted back up by a wave before it is properly waterborne.