Question 6 of 30
How should the painter of a liferaft which is fitted with hydrostatic release unit be secured to the ship?
A
Secured via weak link to a secured point on the ship
B
Secured to the part of hydrostatic release that is designed to break free
C
It should not be secured anyway
D
Directly to a secure point on the ship
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: Secured via weak link to a secured point on the ship.
The painter is the line that triggers the inflation of the raft; it must be connected via a weak link so the raft can break free if the ship sinks before the raft is manually released.