PST Exit Exam • Set 8 Question 10 of 30
The limit switch of a lifeboat davit will stop the davit arms automatically before they reach their hard stowed position at a distance of:
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Direct Answer
Option B: 12 inches
Davit limit switches are safety devices that cut power to the davit winch motor before the boat hits the davit arms, with a standard clearance of approximately 12 inches (0.3 meters).
All Options
A
36 inches
B
12 inches
(Correct Answer)
C
6 inches
D
24 inches
Detailed Explanation & Context
Davit limit switches are safety devices that cut power to the davit winch motor before the boat hits the davit arms, with a standard clearance of approximately 12 inches (0.3 meters).
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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