Question 1
After boarding a liferaft, which one of these actions will best slow down the drift of the liferaft in strong winds?
- Streaming the sea anchor.
- Closing the liferaft entrances.
- Cutting the painter.
- Using the paddles.
Use of Liferafts
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Question 2
During abandonment, what must you check first before lowering a liferaft embarkation ladder?- That it is secured to the deck.
- That it can be brought back on board.
- That it is long enough.
- That the steps are evenly spaced.
Question 3
In a liferaft, where is most of the survival equipment stored?- In a large bag inside the liferaft.
- In a large bag floating in the water. The bag is connected to the liferaft by a rope.
- In a net, suspended from the canopy.
- Survival equipment is individually taped to the floor of the liferaft.
Question 4
There is a knife, in a pocket, close to the entrance to the liferaft. What is it’s main use?- To cut the painter, once all survivors are on board.
- As a can opener, to open cans of drinking water.
- To cut away the boarding ladder, once everyone is on board.
- To cut away the rope for the sea anchor in a hurry.
Question 5
Underneath a liferaft there are webbing straps spreading across the underside of the floor. What are they used for?- To turn the liferaft the right way when it is upside down.
- They are for survivors in the water to hold on to.
- They hold the gas cylinder in place.
- To connect a towing line from a lifeboat or rescue boat.
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Use of Liferafts is a CBT test with 24 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: liferaft, launch, water, help, first, equipment, knife, close.
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