Question 433 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) sick or injured. In the initial 24 hours after abandoning a vessel, water should only be provided to personnel who are sick or injured. This is because in a survival situation, rationing water is crucial to ensure it lasts as long as possible. Providing water to everyone, regardless of their condition, could lead to the water supply being depleted too quickly, putting the entire group at risk. The other options, such as providing water to those who are wet or simply thirsty, are not the priority in the first critical 24 hours. The focus should be on conserving water for those with the most immediate medical needs.