PST Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 12 of 30
Before lifting a lifeboat from the water back to its davits, it must be ensured that:
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Direct Answer
Option B: Falls are clear and secured tightly (hooked securely)
For the safe recovery of a lifeboat, it is critical to ensure that the falls are properly secured to the hooks and the release gear is in the correct position to prevent accidental disengagement during hoisting.
All Options
A
The drain plug is wide open
B
Falls are clear and secured tightly (hooked securely)
(Correct Answer)
C
The engine is still running at full speed
D
All gear is thrown overboard
Detailed Explanation & Context
For the safe recovery of a lifeboat, it is critical to ensure that the falls are properly secured to the hooks and the release gear is in the correct position to prevent accidental disengagement during hoisting.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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