Question 11 of 30
What prevents an inflated liferaft from being pulled under by a vessel which sinks in water over 100 feet in depth?
A
A) The hydrostatic release
B
B) Nothing
C
C) A Rottmer release
D
D) The weak link in the painter line
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: D) The weak link in the painter line.
The weak link in the painter line is designed to break under a specific load if the vessel sinks in deep water. This prevents the sinking ship from dragging the inflated liferaft down with it.