Safety, Fire & Survival · Survival — Anti-Seasickness
Survivors in a liferaft are encouraged to take anti-seasickness tablets because:
- AVomiting causes fluid loss and dehydration, worsening survival prospects✓ Correct
- BSeasickness improves morale
- CIt keeps them awake permanently
- DIt replaces the need for water
Explanation
Seasickness in a tossing raft causes vomiting, which loses precious body fluid and accelerates dehydration, and saps morale. The raft's equipment includes anti-seasickness medication and bags; survivors are urged to take the tablets early, before symptoms become severe.
Authority: Survival at sea references; liferaft equipment (SOLAS pack)
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