🔍 Key Concepts

• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) purpose and how it is normally deployed/secured • Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) operation and why height above the water matters • Difference between equipment that is float-free/automatic and what you should still do manually when abandoning ship

💭 Think About

• Think about what actions will make it easiest for rescuers to detect and locate the survival craft once you are off the vessel. • Ask yourself which option reflects good seamanship and standard abandon-ship procedures, rather than assuming everything will work perfectly by itself. • Consider how each device (EPIRB vs SART) communicates with rescuers and what physical positioning helps each one work best.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which device (EPIRB or SART) benefits most from being placed as high as possible above the waterline. • Check whether EPIRBs are normally secured to the survival craft or just left to float free once you abandon ship. • Confirm whether it is safe to assume that no further action is needed with distress equipment once you leave the vessel.