Question 1218 Deck Safety
70% to passIf the hydrostatic release mechanism for an inflatable liferaft is not periodically serviced and becomes inoperable, it will fail to _______________.
A
release the dye marker from the liferaft
B
break the seal on the carbon dioxide cylinder
C
set the water lights on immersion
D
free the liferaft from the vessel
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) free the liferaft from the vessel. The hydrostatic release mechanism is designed to automatically release the liferaft from the vessel if the vessel sinks. If this mechanism is not serviced and becomes inoperable, it will fail to free the liferaft from the vessel, preventing the liferaft from floating to the surface and being available for use. The other answer choices do not directly relate to the primary function of the hydrostatic release mechanism, which is to detach the liferaft from the sinking vessel.
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