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PST Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 19 of 30

Before lifting a Lifeboat from water it should be ensured that:

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Direct Answer

Option B: Falls wires are clear and secured tightly

Before lifting a lifeboat, it is critical to ensure that the falls wires are properly seated in the blocks and secured to the boat's releasing gear. This prevents the boat from tilting or dropping during the hoist, ensuring a stable and safe recovery process.

All Options

A
Engine is going astern
B
Falls wires are clear and secured tightly (Correct Answer)
C
Sea anchor is streamed
D
Bottom plug is secured tight

Detailed Explanation & Context

Before lifting a lifeboat, it is critical to ensure that the falls wires are properly seated in the blocks and secured to the boat's releasing gear. This prevents the boat from tilting or dropping during the hoist, ensuring a stable and safe recovery process.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).

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