Question 484Deck Safety70% to pass
You are proceeding to a distress site where the survivors are in liferafts. Which action will assist in making your vessel more visible to the survivors?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) Making smoke in daylight.
Smoke is a highly visible signal that can be seen from a distance, making your vessel more easily identifiable to the survivors in the liferafts. This is in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), which specify that vessels in distress should use "all available means to attract attention and signal their position."
The other options are not as effective for making your vessel visible. Dumping debris (A) would not create a clear visual signal, a zigzag or sinuous course (B, C) would not enhance visibility, and smoke is more effective than other options for daylight signaling.
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