Question 22 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) Immediately. When abandoning a vessel, the emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) should be activated immediately. This is because the EPIRB is designed to alert search and rescue authorities of the vessel's distress and location, and the sooner it is activated, the quicker the rescue response can be initiated. There is no need to delay activation, as the EPIRB does not require the presence of another vessel or waiting until sunset to be effective. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not align with the proper emergency protocol for EPIRB activation.