Question 1256 Deck Safety

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While at your lifeboat station, you hear a signal consisting of one short blast of the whistle. This signal indicates _______________.

A secure from boat stations
B stop lowering boats
C commence lowering boats
D abandon ship
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) commence lowering boats. The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) state that one short blast of the whistle indicates "I am altering my course to starboard." In the context of a lifeboat station, this signal would indicate that the crew should commence lowering the boats, as the vessel is altering course and preparing to abandon ship. The other options are incorrect because: A) "secure from boat stations" would not be indicated by a whistle signal, B) "stop lowering boats" would be indicated by multiple short blasts, and D) "abandon ship" would be indicated by the general alarm signal, not a single whistle blast.

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