Deck General · Lifeboats & Liferafts
Before lowering a gravity davit-launched lifeboat, which of the following checks is MOST critical?
- AVerifying the compass heading of the vessel
- BEnsuring the gripes and tricing pendants are released and the sea painter is secured✓ Correct
- CConfirming the engine room telegraph is on STOP
- DChecking that all cargo hatches are secured
Explanation
Before lowering, gripes (securing straps) must be released and tricing pendants freed so the boat swings out. The sea painter is rigged to keep the bow into the vessel's forward motion. Failure to release gripes or secure the sea painter are common causes of lifeboat launching accidents.
Authority: 46 CFR
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