Question 1234Deck Safety70% to pass
After a liferaft is launched, the operating cord _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) serves as a sea painter.
When a liferaft is launched, the operating cord or painter is used to secure the liferaft to the vessel. This painter then becomes the "sea painter" that attaches the liferaft to the water and allows it to drift away from the sinking ship. The painter is not cut or detached, as it serves an important function in securing and stabilizing the liferaft once it is in the water.
The other options are incorrect because: A) the boarding ladder is rigged separately, B) the operating cord/painter is not immediately cut, and D) the painter does not detach automatically but is deliberately used as the sea painter.
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