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What could be a result of insufficient lubrication of lifeboat winches and davits?

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What could be a result of insufficient lubrication of lifeboat winches and davits?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Purpose of lubrication on moving mechanical parts like winches and davits • How friction, corrosion, and moisture affect metal components over time • Typical failure modes of poorly maintained lifeboat launching systems

💭 Think About

• Think about what happens to metal parts that move, rotate, and bear loads when they are not lubricated over weeks and months. • Consider which of the listed problems are realistically connected to reduced lubrication film between metal surfaces. • Ask yourself: does poor lubrication affect only one component, or can it lead to several different types of damage in the system?

✅ Before You Answer

• For each option, ask: Is this a direct or indirect consequence of insufficient lubrication? • Consider whether corrosion, freezing, or moisture intrusion can be made worse when lubricant is missing or degraded. • Verify which of the listed issues would prevent safe and smooth operation of lifeboat winches and davits in an emergency.

Question 1 of 27070

What could be a result of insufficient lubrication of lifeboat winches and davits?

Moisture accumulation in winch motor damaging the electrical wiring

Freezing of gears in cold weather

Corroding of sheaves on the davits so they will not rotate

All of the above

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What could be a result of insufficient lubrication of lifeboat winches and davits?

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What could be a result of insufficient lubrication of lifeboat winches and davits?