Once everyone is aboard the liferaft, what are the immediate first priorities?

A. Leave the painter line attached to the sinking vessel for as long as possible, regardless of risk

B. Open the canopy fully to maximise visibility, regardless of weather conditions

C. Cut or release the painter line if the vessel is sinking and could drag the raft down; deploy the sea anchor (drogue) to stabilise the raft and slow drift; do a headcount; close the canopy if conditions are rough; start bailing out any water that entered during boarding

D. Immediately begin rationing food and water before any other action is taken

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