The lever shown in illustration D013SA below...

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The lever shown in illustration D013SA below is operated when a lifeboat is in which of the following positions?

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Question 1 of 27070

The lever shown in illustration D013SA below is operated when a lifeboat is in which of the following positions?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Identify what type of mechanism this lever belongs to in a lifeboat launching system (think about hook releasing gear vs. winch brake vs. gripe release). • Consider when it is safe to operate a device that will let the boat separate from the falls. • Review SOLAS/USCG guidance that falls must not be released while the boat is still supported by them.

💭 Think About

• If this lever controls the hook release, what would happen to the boat and crew if it were moved at the embarkation deck or while lowering? • At which point in the launching sequence are the falls slack and the boat is already supported by the water? • Would this lever logically be used while the boat is in the davits and secured, or only during the actual launching/release phase?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify whether the illustrated lever is connected to the on‑load/off‑load releasing gear rather than the brake or gripes. • Make sure the option you choose corresponds to the point when the lifeboat is already supported by the sea and not hanging solely on the falls. • Eliminate any choices that would result in the boat being released while still suspended by the falls.

Question 1 of 27070

The lever shown in illustration D013SA below is operated when a lifeboat is in which of the following positions?

When waterborne

While at the embarkation deck

As it is being lowered to sea level

In the secured position in the davit

Question 1 / 2707066636ef128f7522a1c521c3f

Question 1 of 2707066636ef128f7522a1c521c3f

The lever shown in illustration D013SA below is operated when a lifeboat is in which of the following positions?

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Question 1 of 27070

The lever shown in illustration D013SA below is operated when a lifeboat is in which of the following positions?

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