Question 444 Deck Safety

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If help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after abandoning a vessel in a rescue boat, you should _______________.

A steer a course for the nearest sea lane
B shut down the engines if installed and put out the sea anchor
C go in one direction until the fuel runs out
D steer a course for the nearest land
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) shut down the engines if installed and put out the sea anchor. This is the correct answer because after 10-12 hours in a rescue boat without help arriving, the best course of action is to conserve the boat's limited resources. Shutting down the engines and putting out the sea anchor will help the boat drift as slowly as possible, preserving fuel and supplies until rescuers are able to locate the boat. The other options are incorrect because steering a course (A or D) would waste valuable fuel, and simply running out of fuel (C) is a less controlled and riskier approach compared to conserving resources.

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