Question 2796 Deck General

The correct answer is D) Shut down the engine(s) and set the sea anchor. This is the correct answer because in a survival craft situation where help has not arrived after 10-12 hours, conserving resources and minimizing unnecessary movement is the best course of action. Shutting down the engine(s) and deploying the sea anchor will help stabilize the craft and conserve precious fuel, while also minimizing the risk of the craft drifting too far from the initial abandonment location where rescuers will be searching. The other options are not recommended - taking a vote on direction could lead to indecision and wasted effort, plotting a course for land without knowing the distance or direction is risky, and continuing to run the engine(s) until the fuel runs out would needlessly expend resources.