🔍 Key Concepts

• SOLAS and 46 CFR requirements for lifeboat equipment on international voyages • Differences between what at least one lifeboat on each side must have versus what every open lifeboat must carry • Standard equipment lists for open lifeboats: propulsion, sails, and launching gear

💭 Think About

• Look at which items are required on every open lifeboat, not just some of them. Which choice clearly fits an “each boat” requirement? • Think about redundancy: if the engine fails or there is no wind, what requirement ensures the boat can still move? • Consider which item belongs to the lifeboat itself versus gear that is part of the ship’s launching arrangements.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in current regulations whether all open lifeboats must be motorized or only a certain number per side • Check if mast and sail are always required, including for all types of lifeboats, or if there are exceptions • Confirm which item is listed as part of the standard equipment of each lifeboat, not the davit or ship structure