RPST Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 26 of 30
When launching a lifeboat, frapping lines should be rigged _____
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Direct Answer
Option C: At the embarkation deck
Frapping lines are used to secure a lifeboat to the ship's side during launching to prevent excessive swinging. They should be rigged and ready for use at the embarkation deck before the boat is moved from the davits.
All Options
A
Before the grips are released
B
Before the boat is moved from the davits
C
At the embarkation deck
(Correct Answer)
D
After the boat is in the water
Detailed Explanation & Context
Frapping lines are used to secure a lifeboat to the ship's side during launching to prevent excessive swinging. They should be rigged and ready for use at the embarkation deck before the boat is moved from the davits.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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