PST Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 26 of 30
The function of the lifeboat davit limit switch is to:
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Direct Answer
Option B: Cut off power to the winch when the lifeboat nears the final stowed position
The limit switch is a safety device that cuts off the power to the winch motor when the lifeboat reaches the final stowed position, preventing damage to the davits.
All Options
A
Turn on the lifeboat internal lights
B
Cut off power to the winch when the lifeboat nears the final stowed position
(Correct Answer)
C
Stop the boat from lowering too fast into the water
D
Release the hooks automatically
Detailed Explanation & Context
The limit switch is a safety device that cuts off the power to the winch motor when the lifeboat reaches the final stowed position, preventing damage to the davits.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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