Question 24 of 101 pscrb Exam
Your ship is sinking rapidly. A container containing an inflatable life raft has bobbed to the surface upon functioning of the hydrostatic release. Which action should you take?
A A) Cut the painter so it will not pull the life raft container down.
B B) Swim away from the container so you will not be in danger as it goes down.
C C) Take no action because the painter will cause the life raft to inflate and open the container.
Correct
D D) Manually open the container and inflate the life raft with the hand pump.
Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: C) Take no action because the painter will cause the life raft to inflate and open the container..
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