Question 532 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) remain seated inside and make the transfer one person at a time. This is the correct approach because it minimizes the risk of further injuries or accidents during the transfer. Remaining seated inside the enclosed lifeboat provides stability and control, allowing survivors to be transferred one by one in a safe and orderly manner. This is the recommended procedure to ensure the well-being of the survivors and the efficiency of the rescue operation. The other options are incorrect because: B) climbing on top of the boat increases the risk of falling overboard, C) removing life preservers compromises safety, and D) entering the water and swimming to the rescue vessel is more dangerous and chaotic than the controlled transfer from the lifeboat.