Question 1214 Deck Safety

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An inflatable liferaft should be manually released from its cradle by _______________.

A cutting the straps that enclose the container
B pushing the button on the hydrostatic release
C removing the rubber sealing strip from the container
D loosening the turnbuckle on the securing strap
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) pushing the button on the hydrostatic release. The hydrostatic release mechanism is designed to automatically release the liferaft from its cradle if the vessel sinks. When the hydrostatic release is submerged in water, it detects the pressure and triggers the release of the liferaft. As a backup, the liferaft can also be manually released by pushing the button on the hydrostatic release. The other options are incorrect because they do not describe the proper way to manually release an inflatable liferaft. Cutting the straps, removing the rubber sealing strip, or loosening the turnbuckle would not reliably or safely deploy the liferaft in an emergency situation.

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