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A hydrostatic release mechanism for a liferaft __________.
A. must be wet before it will release
B. should be kept in a watertight cover except in an emergency
C. will inflate the raft in its cradle if operated manually
D. must be submerged to a certain depth to release automatically
✓ ~: D
On offshore drilling units each inflatable liferaft that is not intended for davit launching must
be stowed so as to float free or be __________.
A. equipped with a hydrostatic release
B. stowed in approved racks
C. located above the main deck area
D. replaced every 12 months
✓ ~: A
As a vessel sinks to a depth of 15 feet, the hydrostatic trip releases the liferaft container from
its cradle by __________.
A. breaking the weak link
B. releasing the tie-down strap
C. pulling the operating cord
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D. releasing the CO2 canister
✓ ~: B
Which number indicates the hydrostatic release? See DIAGRAM D015SA
A. 3
B. 6
C. 7
D. 10
✓ ~: B
What prevents an inflated liferaft from being pulled under by a vessel which sinks in water
over 100 feet in depth?
A. The hydrostatic release
B. Nothing
C. A Rottmer release
D. The weak link in the painter line
✓ ~: D
A new liferaft has been installed on your vessel. The operating cord should be __________.
A. attached to the raft stowage cradle or to secure object nearby with a weak link
B. checked to see that it's unattached
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C. coiled neatly on the raft container
D. faked on deck and lead through a chock
✓ ~: A
The knife on an inflatable liferaft will always be located __________.
A. in one of the equipment bags
B. in a special pocket near the forward entrance
C. on a cord hanging from the canopy
D. in a pocket on the first aid kit
✓ ~: B
The operating cord on an inflatable liferaft also serves as a __________.
A. lifeline
B. painter
C. drogue
D. marker
✓ ~: B
The painter of an inflatable liferaft should be __________.
A. free running on the deck
B. faked out next to the case
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C. secured to a permanent object on deck
D. stowed near the raft
✓ ~: C
After abandoning ship, you should deploy the sea anchor from a liferaft to __________.
A. keep the liferaft from capsizing
B. navigate against the current
C. keep personnel from getting seasick
D. stay in the general location
✓ ~: D
Signaling devices which are required on inflatable liferafts include __________.
A. a rocket shoulder rifle
B. an oil lantern
C. red flares
D. an air horn
✓ ~: C
Which distress signal is required for a liferaft in ocean service and could be effectively used
to attract the attention of aircraft at night?
A. The water light
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