Which color on life raft grips indicates the grips should be worn over the arms and chest?

• A. Green
• B. Gray
• C. Blue
• D. Red

Answer: (D)

Colors on life raft grips are visual cues that tell you how to wear the harness quickly and correctly. Red grips indicate you should place the straps over the arms and chest. This positioning keeps the harness securely anchored to the torso, helps the raft stay properly oriented as it inflates, and reduces the chance of the raft riding up or slipping off in rough seas. In an emergency, a clear color cue like red helps you don the gear correctly at a glance, especially if visibility is poor or you’re wearing gloves. Other colors correspond to different wearing arrangements, which is why they would not be used for the over-arms-and-chest configuration.