Question 105 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) Place the SART and EPIRB in the "ON" position and secure them to the survival craft. This is the correct answer because in a distress situation where the vessel must be abandoned, it is crucial to activate and secure the SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) and EPIRB (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon) to the survival craft. This ensures that the vessel's location and situation are effectively communicated to rescue authorities, enabling them to locate and assist the crew. The other options are incorrect because: A) The survival craft's portable INMARSAT unit is not necessary if the SART and EPIRB are properly activated and secured. C) The SART and EPIRB do not need to be programmed, as they are designed to automatically transmit the necessary information. D) The SART and EPIRB do not automatically float free and operate properly; they must be manually activated and secured to the survival craft.