Question 1267Deck Safety70% to pass
The lifeboats on your vessel are stowed on cradles on deck and are handled by sheath-screw boom davits. Which of the following statements about launching a boat is TRUE?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) The outboard section of the cradle must be released.
The outboard section of the cradle must be released to allow the boat to swing free from the cradle when launching. This is a standard procedure for launching lifeboats stowed on cradles, as the outboard cradle must be released to permit the boat to swing out and be lowered.
The other options are incorrect: B) is incorrect because the boat should be fully clear of the cradle before cranking out the davits; C) is incorrect because the inboard gripes are typically cast off first to allow the boat to swing outboard; and D) is incorrect because the tricing pendants do not automatically bring the boat alongside, they must be manually tended.
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