If you have to jump in the water when...

If you have to jump in the water when...

Question 1 of 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d467a9

If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your legs should be in which position?

Question 1 of 27070

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If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your legs should be in which position?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Risk of injury to legs, feet, and spine when entering the water from a height • How to protect your lifejacket and airway when jumping in • Body position that reduces impact and keeps your body streamlined

💭 Think About

• Think about which position would make your body hit the water in the smallest area and most controlled way. • Consider which option best keeps your legs from being forced apart or twisted when you hit the surface. • Which position would be most stable if you are wearing a lifejacket and possibly boots, and you are jumping from a liferaft embarkation deck into rough water?

✅ Before You Answer

• Eliminate any option where your legs could spread on impact and strain your groin or joints. • Eliminate any option where your knees are bent in a way that could slam into your chest or face on impact. • Choose the option that keeps the body straight, feet first, and legs together to reduce impact injuries.