When inspecting a survival craft, you should...

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Question 1 of 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d4692c

When inspecting a survival craft, you should check to make sure that the __________.

Question 1 of 27070

When inspecting a survival craft, you should check to make sure that the __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Survival craft readiness before launching • Purpose of a hydraulic starting system on a lifeboat engine • What conditions must exist before a survival craft can be quickly launched in an emergency

💭 Think About

• In an emergency, what do you most need from the survival craft’s engine and control systems the moment you board? • Which option describes a normal pre-launch condition, rather than something that would slow down or prevent immediate use? • Think about what you would want checked and verified during an inspection, not something that would only happen after launch.

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choices describe a ready-for-immediate-use condition. • Decide whether a survival craft should be inspected with the sea anchor already deployed or ready for later use. • Consider how a hydraulic system for starting or steering must be set up so it can work instantly in an emergency.

Question 1 of 27070

When inspecting a survival craft, you should check to make sure that the __________.

sea anchor is deployed

hydraulic starting system has been drained

hydraulic pressure is within the specified range

steering controls are locked