What is the primary purpose of the righting strap on a liferaft?

Prepare for the Water Survival 929 Test. Use flashcards, multiple choice questions, hints, and explanations. Get water safe!

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of the righting strap on a liferaft?

The righting strap is a line on the liferaft used to flip it from an upside-down position to upright. If the raft capsizes in waves, pulling on this strap provides the leverage needed to rotate the raft back so the floor is down and the canopy is above the water, allowing occupants to enter and the raft to function properly. It’s specifically for re-righting the raft, not for launching, tying to the ship, or adjusting canopy tension.

The righting strap is a line on the liferaft used to flip it from an upside-down position to upright. If the raft capsizes in waves, pulling on this strap provides the leverage needed to rotate the raft back so the floor is down and the canopy is above the water, allowing occupants to enter and the raft to function properly. It’s specifically for re-righting the raft, not for launching, tying to the ship, or adjusting canopy tension.

More practice questions