Question 152Safety & Environmental - QMED

The correct answer is D) towing bridle. To retrieve an inflatable life raft and place it on deck, you should heave on the towing bridle. The towing bridle is a set of straps or lines attached to the life raft that allow it to be pulled and maneuvered onto the deck of the vessel. This is the intended method for retrieving and deploying the life raft, as specified in Coast Guard regulations and life raft manufacturer instructions. The other options are incorrect because they are not the appropriate components for retrieving the life raft. Lifelines are used for securing people, the righting strap is used to right an overturned raft, and the sea anchor is used to stabilize the raft in the water, but none of these are the correct method for bringing the raft on board.