Question 1299 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) help to prevent broaching. When a sea anchor is properly rigged on a lifeboat, it helps to prevent the lifeboat from broaching, or turning broadside to the waves. The sea anchor creates drag and stabilizes the lifeboat, keeping it facing into the waves and preventing it from being swept sideways or capsizing. However, the sea anchor does not completely stop the lifeboat from drifting, nor does it prevent pitching (up and down motion). The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the primary function of a properly rigged sea anchor on a lifeboat.