During manual liferaft launch, after tying the painter to a strong part of the ship, what should you do with the container?

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During manual liferaft launch, after tying the painter to a strong part of the ship, what should you do with the container?

In this situation, the container should be tossed overboard after securing the painter. The painter secures a line from the liferaft to the ship so you can control when the raft separates. Once the painter is attached to a strong point, releasing the container by tossing it overboard lets the liferaft separate from the ship and begin inflation in the water. Leaving the container on deck or hauling it aboard would interfere with the launch and could create hazards. The container is designed to float away and drift clear, while you attend to the raft and crew.

In this situation, the container should be tossed overboard after securing the painter. The painter secures a line from the liferaft to the ship so you can control when the raft separates. Once the painter is attached to a strong point, releasing the container by tossing it overboard lets the liferaft separate from the ship and begin inflation in the water. Leaving the container on deck or hauling it aboard would interfere with the launch and could create hazards. The container is designed to float away and drift clear, while you attend to the raft and crew.

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