Question 417 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) not become alarmed unless it continues for a long period of time. The reasoning is that a whistling noise coming from a safety valve on an inflated life raft is a normal occurrence and does not necessarily indicate a problem. Safety valves are designed to release excess air pressure from the raft to prevent over-inflation. A brief whistling sound is a common and expected behavior as the raft reaches full inflation. As long as the whistling does not persist for an extended period, it does not require any action and the raft can be safely used. The other options, such as removing or plugging the safety valve, could potentially damage the raft and compromise its functionality, which would be incorrect.