PSCRB Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 19 of 30
What is the function of a lifeboat painter release mechanism (toggle pin or slip hook)?
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Direct Answer
Option A: Allows quick release of the painter line from inside the lifeboat once underway
A quick-release slip hook inside the bow allows the coxswain to instantly cast off the painter once the boat is waterborne and running.
All Options
A
Allows quick release of the painter line from inside the lifeboat once underway
(Correct Answer)
B
Releases fuel tank drain
C
Cuts fall wires
D
Unlocks engine hood
Detailed Explanation & Context
A quick-release slip hook inside the bow allows the coxswain to instantly cast off the painter once the boat is waterborne and running.
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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