Question 1130Deck Safety70% to pass
What will a sea anchor accomplish if deployed correctly?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) reduce the drift rate of the liferaft.
A sea anchor is a device deployed from a liferaft to create drag and slow the drift of the raft in strong winds or currents. By reducing the drift rate, the sea anchor helps keep the liferaft in a more predictable location, making it easier for rescuers to locate. The other options are incorrect - a sea anchor does not directly keep the liferaft from turning over, aid in recovering the liferaft, or increase visibility (that is the purpose of signaling devices). The primary function of a properly deployed sea anchor is to slow the liferaft's drift rate.
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