Question 166Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is B) poured overboard because of salt washed off the canopy. The reasoning behind this is that the first rainwater collected in a life raft should be discarded, as it will likely contain a high concentration of salt from the raft's canopy. This salty water would not be suitable for drinking or other purposes, and should be emptied overboard before collecting and saving the subsequent cleaner rainwater. The other options are incorrect, as the initial salty water should not be consumed, used for food preparation, or saved for later use.