An inflatable liferaft is floating in its container, attached to the ship by its painter, as the ship is sinking rapidly. Which action should be take...

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An inflatable liferaft is floating in its container, attached to the ship by its painter, as the ship is sinking rapidly.  Which action should be taken with respect to the liferaft container?

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Take no action as the pull on the painter will cause the liferaft to inflate and open the container.

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An inflatable liferaft is floating in its container, attached to the ship by its painter, as the ship is sinking rapidly. Which action should be taken with respect to the liferaft container?

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