Question 1271 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) Crescent. A crescent davit is a type of davit that is commonly used to stow a boat on the side of a ship or vessel, rather than on a cradle. The crescent shape of the davit allows the boat to be securely held in place without the need for a cradle or other supporting structure. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) Radial davits are used to raise and lower boats vertically, not to stow them on the side of a vessel; C) Sheath-screw booms are used to support and move heavy loads, not specifically for stowing boats; and D) Quadrantal davits are a type of radial davit, not designed for side-stowing boats.