Question 1321Deck Safety70% to pass
The painter which is to be attached to the thwart of a lifeboat should _______________.
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.
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