The correct answer is B) secured to a permanent object on deck. The painter (the line used to secure the inflatable liferaft) should be secured to a permanent object on the deck to prevent the raft from drifting away if it is accidentally or intentionally released. This is a safety requirement to ensure the liferaft remains attached to the vessel and readily available for deployment in an emergency. The other options are incorrect because: A) stowing the painter near the raft does not secure it, C) faking out the painter next to the case does not provide a fixed attachment point, and D) allowing the painter to run freely on the deck risks it becoming tangled or lost, which could prevent the timely deployment of the liferaft.