With respect to gravity lifeboat davits: describe and state the purpose of:

(a) Centrifugal brakes (5)

(b) Deadman's Handle (5)

(c) Limit switches on Davits. (5)

(d) Onload release gear. (5)

Question

With respect to gravity lifeboat davits: describe and state the purpose of: (a) Centrifugal brakes (5) (b) Deadman's Handle (5) (c) Limit switches on Davits. (5) (d) Onload release gear. (5)

BrightMariner Marine Engineering Faculty · Accepted Answer

With respect to gravity lifeboat davits: describe and state the purpose of: (a) Centrifugal brakes (5) (b) Deadman's Handle (5) (c) Limit switches on Davits. (5) (d) Onload release gear. (5)

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