Once in the water, what is the correct technique for boarding a liferaft that cannot be reached dry?

A. Use the boarding ramp or ladder if fitted, approach from the downwind/leeward side where the raft sits lower in the water, and have another occupant help pull the swimmer in by their lifejacket shoulder straps if needed — entering over the highest point of the buoyancy tube should be avoided if a lower entry point exists

B. Boarding technique does not matter as long as the swimmer eventually gets inside

C. Climb in over the highest point of the raft's buoyancy tube for the most secure handhold

D. Always approach and board from the upwind side, since this is more sheltered from spray

A. The HRU is simply a decorative bracket with no functional release mechanism

B. The HRU only operates if manually armed by an officer before each voyage

C. The HRU automatically releases the liferaft from its cradle if the vessel sinks to a set depth (typically around 4 metres), allowing the raft to float free and inflate even if no one has manually launched it — a critical backup if the crew cannot reach the raft in time

D. The HRU prevents the liferaft from ever being launched manually, for safety reasons

A. Throw the raft container into the water first, then worry about the painter line afterwards if there is time

B. The painter line should be cut immediately after the raft inflates, to allow it to drift freely

C. Check the area below is clear, secure the painter line to a strong point on the vessel before releasing the raft, throw or lower the raft container into the water, then pull the painter line firmly to inflate it — never let go of the painter line until the raft is confirmed inflated and the line is needed to bring the raft alongside

D. Inflate the raft while it is still in its container on deck, then carry the inflated raft to the side