When jumping into the water from height wearing a lifejacket, what technique reduces injury risk?

A. Remove the lifejacket before jumping and re-don it once in the water, to avoid impact injury

B. Hold the lifejacket firmly down with one or both arms crossed over the chest, look straight ahead (not down), keep legs together and straight, and jump feet-first rather than diving — this prevents the lifejacket riding up violently and striking the chin or neck on impact

C. Jump with arms spread wide for balance and to slow the descent

D. Dive head-first to enter the water as cleanly and quickly as possible

A. There is no requirement to check personal survival equipment individually — the safety officer checks it on behalf of the whole crew

B. Only once the first boat drill is scheduled, which may be several days after joining

C. Only senior officers need to confirm the location of survival equipment; ratings are shown only during drills

D. Immediately, as part of the mandatory familiarisation process before the vessel sails — every seafarer must know exactly where their personal survival equipment is stowed and confirm it fits and is in good condition, not wait for the first scheduled drill

A. Lifejackets should be worn under outer clothing to keep them protected from sea spray

B. Put on warm clothing first if time allows, then the lifejacket over the top (never under clothing), secure all straps including the crotch strap if fitted, and check the light and whistle are attached and functioning

C. Put the lifejacket on first, then add warm clothing over it for extra insulation

D. Only secure the chest strap — leg/crotch straps are optional and rarely needed in practice