Question 13 of 30
How should the painter of a life raft fitted with a hydrostatic release unit (HRU) be secured to the ship structure?
A
Shackled directly onto the main steel deck without any links
B
Secured via a weak link to a secure part of the ship
C
Wrapped loosely around the railing tubes
D
Kept completely unattached until launching
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Secured via a weak link to a secure part of the ship.
The painter is secured to the ship via a weak link to ensure that if the ship sinks, the raft will automatically detach once the tension exceeds the weak link's breaking strength, preventing the raft from being pulled down by the ship.