Question 1321 Deck Safety
70% to passThe painter which is to be attached to the thwart of a lifeboat should _______________.
A
be fitted at the end with an approved safety shackle
B
have a long eye splice at the end, and a shackle and pin should be attached to the painter with a lanyard
C
be fitted with a swivel and quick-releasing pelican hook
D
have a long eye splice at the end, and a hardwood toggle should be attached to the thwart with a lanyard
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D. The painter (the line attached to the bow of a lifeboat) should have a long eye splice at the end, and a hardwood toggle should be attached to the thwart with a lanyard. This allows the painter to be quickly and easily released from the lifeboat in an emergency, which is a critical safety requirement. The other options are incorrect because: A) A safety shackle is not the preferred method for attaching the painter to the thwart. B) A shackle and pin is not the recommended attachment method. C) A swivel and quick-releasing pelican hook is not the standard configuration for a lifeboat painter.
Related Questions
Q108:Which action should the GMDSS radio operator take in a distress situation when e...
Q1706:Repairing damage to the hull at or above the waterline reduces the threat of ___...
Q130:Which categories of NAVTEX messages may not be selectively rejected through rece...
Q548:While steering by autopilot you notice that the vessel is deviating from the giv...
Q1185:Signaling devices which are required on inflatable liferafts include ___________...
Ready to test your knowledge?
Take a Deck Safety Practice ExamOfficial Resources
Pass Your Coast Guard Licensing Exams!
Study offline, track your progress, and simulate real exams with the Coast Guard Exams app