Question 1350Deck Safety70% to pass
In launching a lifeboat, when should the tricing pendants be released?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) After all people have been embarked.
The tricing pendants are used to temporarily secure the lifeboat to the davits while people board the boat. Releasing the tricing pendants should only be done after all passengers and crew have safely embarked the lifeboat. This ensures the lifeboat remains securely in place until it is ready to be lowered into the water.
Releasing the tricing pendants too early, such as before embarkation (option B) or as soon as the boat clears the davit head (option D), could allow the lifeboat to swing free and potentially injure people during the boarding process. Waiting until after the limit switch is activated (option A) is also incorrect, as that would be too late in the launching sequence.
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