Question 1529 Deck Safety
70% to passWhat is a FALSE statement concerning the line throwing appliance on a vessel?
A
The actual firing is at the discretion of the Master.
B
The auxiliary line must be at least 1500 feet long.
C
A drill on its use must be held once every three months.
D
The auxiliary line must be of a light color.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) The auxiliary line must be of a light color. This statement is false because there is no regulation or requirement that the auxiliary line used with a line throwing appliance must be of a light color. The auxiliary line needs to be of sufficient length (at least 1500 feet) and strength, but its color is not specified. The other answer choices are correct statements. A) The actual firing of the line throwing appliance is at the discretion of the Master. B) The auxiliary line must be at least 1500 feet long. C) A drill on the use of the line throwing appliance must be held once every three months.
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