Question 1426 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) They provide sufficient flotation to do away with the necessity of wearing a life jacket. Immersion suits are designed to provide thermal protection and limited flotation in cold water emergencies. However, they do not provide enough flotation on their own to replace the need for a life jacket. Regulations require that a life jacket be worn in addition to the immersion suit for safety. The other options are incorrect - immersion suits should be snug-fitting to prevent water entry, multiple layers can be worn underneath, and a puncture would reduce the suit's insulation and buoyancy.