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RPST Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 5 of 30

Before lifting a lifeboat from water, it must be ensured that

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Direct Answer

Option B: Falls wire are clear and secured tightly (hooked securely)

Before lifting a lifeboat, it is crucial that the falls wires are clear of obstructions and securely attached to the designated points on the lifeboat. This prevents entanglement, damage, or accidental release during hoisting operations, ensuring safety.

All Options

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

Detailed Explanation & Context

Before lifting a lifeboat, it is crucial that the falls wires are clear of obstructions and securely attached to the designated points on the lifeboat. This prevents entanglement, damage, or accidental release during hoisting operations, ensuring safety.

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

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