Question 167Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief70% to pass
In order to retrieve an inflatable life raft and place it on deck, you should heave on the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) towing bridle.
To retrieve an inflatable life raft and place it on deck, you should heave on the towing bridle. The towing bridle is a set of lines attached to the life raft that allows it to be easily pulled aboard the vessel. This is the intended method for recovering a life raft, as the towing bridle is designed for this purpose.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not directly relate to the retrieval of an inflatable life raft. Lifelines are used for safety and to prevent falling overboard, the righting strap helps right an overturned raft, and the sea anchor is used to stabilize a raft in the water, but none of these are the proper means for bringing the raft back onto the deck.
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