Which backpack transport method on the quarterdeck is correct?

• A. Carried with a single strap across the body
• B. Carried by the top handle
• C. Left on the floor
• D. Fully mounted on back with straps on both shoulders

Answer: (D)

Wearing the backpack with both shoulder straps on and the pack secured to your back is the proper way to transport it on the quarterdeck. This method keeps the weight evenly distributed, reducing strain on your back and shoulders and allowing you to move with your hands free to grip rails or perform duties safely. It also minimizes the chance of the pack swaying, slipping, or dropping, which helps keep the deck tidy and hazards to a minimum.

Carrying it by a single strap, by the top handle, or leaving it on the floor all create instability or hazards and do not present the professional appearance required on the deck.