The water pockets located on the underside of inflatable liferafts __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — act as stabilizers by filling with sea water as soon as the raft is inflated and upright

Water-stabilizing pockets, required by SOLAS and 46 CFR, rapidly fill with seawater upon deployment. These weighted pockets provide vital ballast to drastically reduce wind-driven skidding and prevent capsize in heavy seas.