PSF Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 21 of 30
Full recovery of a totally enclosed lifeboat the ship shall.
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Direct Answer
Option C: Make a lee for the boat to come alongside
To safely recover a totally enclosed lifeboat, the ship creates a lee (sheltered water on the downwind side) to protect the survival craft from wind, waves, and heavy swell during hook engagement and hoisting.
All Options
A
Hoist the boat from the windward side
B
Use painter from both ends of the boat
C
Make a lee for the boat to come alongside
(Correct Answer)
D
Have crew hold on to lifelines
Detailed Explanation & Context
To safely recover a totally enclosed lifeboat, the ship creates a lee (sheltered water on the downwind side) to protect the survival craft from wind, waves, and heavy swell during hook engagement and hoisting.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF).
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