Safety, Fire & Survival · Survival Craft
Once survivors are aboard a liferaft, an early priority is to:
- AImmediately drink the entire water ration
- BCut the painter and drift away from the scene
- CRemove wet clothing and discard it overboard
- DStream the sea anchor, close the canopy, and tend to injured persons✓ Correct
Explanation
Stream the sea anchor to reduce drift and keep the raft near the distress position, close and secure the canopy for warmth and to bail out water, treat injuries and seasickness, and ration water carefully. Stay near the casualty scene where searchers will look first.
Authority: STCW A-VI/1 Basic Training (liferaft survival)
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