When launching a lifeboat, frapping lines...

When launching a lifeboat, frapping lines...

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When launching a lifeboat, frapping lines should be rigged __________.

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When launching a lifeboat, frapping lines should be rigged __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Purpose and use of frapping lines during lifeboat launching • Sequence of actions: gripes, swinging out, embarkation, lowering, water entry • Where the embarkation deck is and what operations are done there

💭 Think About

• At what point during launching is the boat close enough to the ship’s side for frapping lines to actually do their job? • How do frapping lines help control the boat’s movement and keep people safe while they board or disembark? • Which choice describes a stage where frapping lines would be useful but not interfere with earlier steps like releasing gripes or moving the boat from the davits?

✅ Before You Answer

• Make sure you know the difference between gripes (securing the boat in the stowed position) and frapping lines (controlling the boat alongside). • Identify where people normally embark into the lifeboat during a standard davit launch sequence. • Check which option fits logically into the launch order: gripes released → boat swung out → boat lowered to boarding level → people embark → boat lowered to the water.