Question 1197Deck Safety70% to pass
If an inflatable liferaft is to be released manually, where should the operating cord be attached before throwing the raft overboard?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Attach the cord to a fixed object on the ship.
The reasoning behind this is that when manually releasing an inflatable liferaft, the operating cord should be attached to a fixed object on the ship. This ensures that the raft is pulled clear of the ship as it inflates and deploys, preventing the raft from being damaged or pulled back towards the vessel. Attaching the cord to a fixed point allows the raft to drift safely away from the ship.
The other options are incorrect because: B) Standing on the cord would prevent the raft from deploying properly, C) Throwing the raft and cord overboard together could lead to the raft drifting back towards the ship, and D) there is no "raft davit launcher" requirement for manual liferaft deployment.
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