🔍 Key Concepts

• SOLAS liferaft stowage requirements for fishing vessels • Meaning of float-free stowage and why it matters in a sinking scenario • Difference between general emergency equipment storage vs. specific liferaft requirements

💭 Think About

• If the vessel capsizes or sinks suddenly, how will the crew be able to access or benefit from the liferaft without manual launching? • Which choice best reflects a regulatory requirement rather than just a convenient or traditional location? • Think about how hydrostatic releases work and what they are designed to do for an inflatable liferaft.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which option ensures the liferaft will deploy or be available even if the crew cannot reach it in time • Check which answer uses language that matches typical regulation wording for lifesaving appliances • Eliminate options that only describe a general place on the vessel but do not address automatic availability in an emergency