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Which operation should be done when launching an inflatable liferaft by hand?

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Which operation should be done when launching an inflatable liferaft by hand?

🔍 Key Concepts

• SOLAS inflatable liferaft launching procedures in the vessel’s training manual • Purpose of the operating (painter) cord on a liferaft • The sequence: secure – launch – inflate – board

💭 Think About

• Before a liferaft inflates, what must be done to be sure it does not drift away from the ship? • Which step, if done too early (like opening or disconnecting things), could prevent the liferaft from inflating properly or staying attached? • Think about how the CO2 bottle is normally triggered in an approved SOLAS liferaft: is it opened by hand, or automatically when the painter is pulled?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice ensures the liferaft remains attached to the vessel during launching • Eliminate any option that would interfere with automatic inflation or safety systems built into the liferaft • Confirm which action is specifically emphasized during abandon ship drills and in the liferaft instructions printed on the canister/bag

Question 1 of 27070

Which operation should be done when launching an inflatable liferaft by hand?

Open the liferaft casing.

After inflation, detach operating cord from liferaft.

Turn the valve on the CO2 cylinder to start inflation.

Make sure the operating cord is secured to the vessel before throwing it over the side.

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Which operation should be done when launching an inflatable liferaft by hand?

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Which operation should be done when launching an inflatable liferaft by hand?