Question 12 of 30
How should the painter of a life raft fitted with a hydrostatic release unit be secured to the ship?
A
Shackled directly to a heavy structural frame
B
Secured via a weak link to a secure point on the ship
C
Left loose on the deck
D
Tied to the railing with a simple knot
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Secured via a weak link to a secure point on the ship.
The painter is attached to the ship via a 'weak link' so that if the ship sinks, the hydrostatic release unit activates, the raft floats free, and the painter eventually breaks, preventing the raft from being dragged down.