Question 1358 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) Place the lifeboat ahead and to leeward of your ship with the wind about broad on the bow of your ship. This is the correct procedure because it allows the ship to approach the lifeboat from the leeward side, which provides better control and stability when picking up the lifeboat. With the wind about broad on the bow, the ship can maneuver more easily around the lifeboat while maintaining a safe distance. This method helps to avoid the lifeboat being blown away from the ship or becoming difficult to approach from the windward side. The other options are incorrect because they do not provide the same level of control and stability when approaching the lifeboat. Placing the lifeboat to windward or allowing the ship to drift down to the lifeboat can be more challenging and increase the risk of losing control of the situation.