When launching a lifeboat, when should...

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When launching a lifeboat, when should frapping lines be rigged?

Question 1 of 27070

When launching a lifeboat, when should frapping lines be rigged?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Purpose of frapping lines during lifeboat launching • The sequence of launching from secured in davits to waterborne • The need to control the boat alongside while people are embarking

💭 Think About

• At what point in the launch is the boat close alongside the ship and needs to be restrained from swinging or pounding? • Can frapping lines be effectively used before the boat is near the embarkation deck, or after it is already waterborne and clear of the ship? • Think about the difference between gripes (securing for stowage) and frapping lines (controlling movement while loading). When are each of these actually needed?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify what gripes do vs. what frapping lines do • Decide when people are actually getting into the boat in the sequence • Make sure frapping lines are rigged at a time when they can actually control the boat’s movement alongside without interfering with lowering or departure.

Question 1 of 27070

When launching a lifeboat, when should frapping lines be rigged?

Before the boat is moved from the davits

Before the gripes are released

When the boat is at the embarkation deck

Only after the boat is in the water