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What should be done with rafts in a rescue situation?
What should be done with rafts in a rescue situation?
- Hide rafts to avoid detection
- Keep rafts secured and grouped together (correct)
- Use rafts to sail away from the immediate area
- Scatter rafts to cover a larger area
What should be done with communication devices during a rescue situation?
What should be done with communication devices during a rescue situation?
- Turn off communication devices to conserve battery
- Use communication devices such as a marine VHF radio (correct)
- Throw communication devices into the water to attract attention
- Use communication devices only if the weather is clear
What is the recommended action in terms of sailing away from the immediate area during a rescue?
What is the recommended action in terms of sailing away from the immediate area during a rescue?
- Sail in the direction of the wind and tide
- Stay close to the last known position of the ship
- Sail away from the immediate area to find help
- Do not attempt to sail away from the immediate area (correct)