Question 226Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief
70% to passIf for any reason it is necessary to abandon ship while far at sea, it is important for the crew members to _______________.
Aseparate from each other as this will increase the chances of being rescued
Bget away from the area because sharks will be attracted to the vessel
Cimmediately head for the nearest land
Dremain together in the area because rescuers will start searching at the vessel's last known position
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) remain together in the area because rescuers will start searching at the vessel's last known position. This is the correct answer because in the event of an abandon ship situation far at sea, it is crucial for the crew to remain together and in the general area of the vessel's last known position. This allows search and rescue teams to more effectively locate the survivors, as they will focus their efforts on the last known location of the ship. Separating from each other (A) or heading to the nearest land (C) would make it much more difficult for rescuers to find the crew. Additionally, sharks are not typically attracted to vessels (B), so that is an incorrect rationale.
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