Which combination of items is provided with an inflatable liferaft?

• A. A towing connection and a portable radio
• B. A lifeline and a magnetic compass
• C. A towing connection, a lifeline, and a portable radio
• D. A satellite phone and a flare

Answer: (C)

The item set that comes with an inflatable liferaft is tailored to help survivors stay connected to the raft, be rescued, and communicate. A towing connection allows the raft to be towed or guided during deployment or recovery, which helps keep survivors together and in safer waters. A lifeline gives survivors a secure handhold or tether for boarding and moving around the raft, reducing the risk of drifting away in rough seas. A portable radio provides a direct means to communicate distress and coordinate with rescuers or nearby vessels, which is essential for locating and guiding rescue efforts.

The other options mix items that aren’t standardly included together with the liferaft. A magnetic compass isn’t typically part of the raft’s built-in equipment, and while a flare is a signaling device, the combination there doesn’t include the towing connection and lifeline. A satellite phone isn’t a standard item on SOLAS liferafts, so that pairing isn’t representative of what’s normally provided.