PSCRB Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 13 of 30
What is the "Bowsing tackle" as fitted on some lifeboats used for?
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Direct Answer
Option B: To hold the lifeboat close to the embarkation deck
Bowsing tackles are temporary arrangements used to pull the lifeboat flush against the ship's side at the embarkation deck, allowing passengers to enter the craft safely before the boat is lowered.
All Options
A
A stretcher for safe embarkation of injured persons
B
To hold the lifeboat close to the embarkation deck
(Correct Answer)
C
To secure bow of the lifeboat to the main deck bollards
D
To hold the life boat alongside the ship after launching
Detailed Explanation & Context
Bowsing tackles are temporary arrangements used to pull the lifeboat flush against the ship's side at the embarkation deck, allowing passengers to enter the craft safely before the boat is lowered.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB).
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