Question 1249 Deck Safety

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When whistle signals are used for launching lifeboats, one short blast means _______________.

A "use the float-free method only"
B "lower all boats"
C "raise all boats"
D "drill is over, secure all boats"
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) "lower all boats". The reasoning is based on the standard whistle signal conventions used for launching lifeboats. According to maritime regulations, one short blast of the whistle means "lower all boats". This signal instructs the crew to begin the process of launching and lowering all lifeboats or other survival craft in an emergency situation. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not match the standard meaning of one short whistle blast. Option A refers to a different signal, option C is the opposite of lowering boats, and option D indicates the drill/emergency is over, which is not the meaning of one short blast.

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