Question 1442 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) after you enter the water. The external inflation bladder on an immersion suit is designed to provide additional buoyancy if the suit is losing insulation or becoming waterlogged. It should be inflated after entering the water, as inflating it beforehand could make it difficult to don the suit and enter the water smoothly. Inflating the bladder after entering the water allows you to assess if the suit is losing buoyancy and requires the extra inflation. The other options are incorrect because inflating the bladder before entering the water is unnecessary, and waiting an hour or until the suit loses buoyancy could compromise your safety in cold water.