Ropes used during water evacuation are called what?

• A. Life Lines
• B. Life Ladders
• C. Rescue Lines
• D. Evacuation Ropes

Answer: (A)

In a water evacuation, the rope kept handy to provide a secure handhold and a guided path from the exit to the raft is called a life line. This term specifically denotes a line used to help passengers move safely in wet, unstable conditions—giving something sturdy to grip and a way to stay together as you reach the raft or wings. The other names describe different equipment or contexts (ladders imply vertical access, rescue lines are for rope rescues on land or in different scenarios, evacuation ropes is a more generic term), but life lines are the standard fittings used for aiding passengers during maritime evacuations.