Safety, Fire & Survival · Lifesaving Appliances — Lifeboat Release
An on-load release mechanism on a lifeboat allows the boat to be released:
- AWhile still under load (suspended), so it can be let go at the right moment in a seaway✓ Correct
- BOnly when fully waterborne
- COnly by a shore crew
- DOnly after the engine starts
Explanation
On-load release lets the crew release the falls while the boat still hangs in the water on a wave crest, preventing the boat being slammed or dragged. It demands strict maintenance and interlocks to prevent accidental release.
Authority: SOLAS Chapter III; LSA Code (lifeboat release gear)
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