GSK Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 13 of 30
A bowsing tackle is used to
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Direct Answer
Option C: Keep the lifeboat close to the embarkation deck
A bowsing tackle is a system of ropes and blocks used to secure a lifeboat snugly against the ship's side or davit while it is in its stowed position, preventing movement and ensuring stability.
All Options
A
Tow the life raft
B
Lash the lifeboat to the davits
C
Keep the lifeboat close to the embarkation deck
(Correct Answer)
D
Lowering the lifeboat oars
Detailed Explanation & Context
A bowsing tackle is a system of ropes and blocks used to secure a lifeboat snugly against the ship's side or davit while it is in its stowed position, preventing movement and ensuring stability.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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