Question 1250Deck Safety70% to pass
When whistle signals are used for launching lifeboats, one short blast means _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) "lower all boats".
According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), which are the standard for maritime navigation and safety, one short blast of the whistle is the signal to indicate that a lifeboat or other survival craft is being lowered into the water. This allows other vessels in the vicinity to be aware that a boat is being launched and take appropriate precautions.
The other options are incorrect because B) "raise all boats" would be the signal to bring the boats back up, C) "drill is over, secure all boats" is not a standard whistle signal, and D) "use the float-free method only" does not correspond to a whistle signal for launching lifeboats.
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