Question 1345 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) to keep the lifeboat from reaching combustion temperature while operating in a fire. The purpose of a water spray system on a covered lifeboat is to provide a cooling water spray to the exterior of the lifeboat. This helps prevent the lifeboat from reaching its combustion temperature in the event of a fire, which could lead to the lifeboat being destroyed. This is a safety feature required by Coast Guard regulations for covered lifeboats to protect the occupants in a fire emergency. The other answer options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the primary purpose of the water spray system, which is to provide exterior cooling, not interior fire suppression, engine cooling, or heating.