PST Exit Exam • Set 8 Question 9 of 30
How is the painter attached to a lifeboat released once the boat is waterborne and ready to move away?
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Direct Answer
Option C: Remove the toggle pin which will instantly release the painter eye
The painter is attached using a slip-toggle or a quick-release mechanism that allows the crew to manually detach the painter instantly once the lifeboat is waterborne and clear of the ship's side.
All Options
A
Unwind 50 meters of rope from the drum
B
It cannot be released and must be dragged along
C
Remove the toggle pin which will instantly release the painter eye
(Correct Answer)
D
It must be cut with a hack-saw
Detailed Explanation & Context
The painter is attached using a slip-toggle or a quick-release mechanism that allows the crew to manually detach the painter instantly once the lifeboat is waterborne and clear of the ship's side.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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