Question 25Safety & Environmental - QMED

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When a helicopter is lifting personnel from an enclosed lifeboat, the other individuals in the boat should _______________.

Aenter the water in case the person being lifted slips from the sling
Bstand on the outside of the boat to assist the person being lifted
Cremove their life jackets to prepare for their transfer to the helicopter
Dremain seated inside to provide body weight for stability
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) remain seated inside to provide body weight for stability. When a helicopter is lifting personnel from an enclosed lifeboat, the individuals remaining in the boat should stay seated inside to provide additional weight and stability to the boat. This helps prevent the boat from becoming unbalanced or tipping over during the transfer. The other answer choices are incorrect because entering the water could be dangerous, standing on the outside could destabilize the boat, and removing life jackets would be unsafe.

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