When operating gravity davits, the...

When operating gravity davits, the...

Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51c950

When operating gravity davits, the __________.

Question 1 of 27070

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When operating gravity davits, the __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Gravity davits vs mechanically-raised davits – how the boat is actually lowered and hoisted • The purpose and timing of gripes and tricing pendants during launching • How the falls are normally controlled on gravity-type lifeboat davits

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: with gravity davits, is the boat controlled mainly by surging falls around bitts, or by a brake/winch built into the davit? • Think through the safe sequence: which must be dealt with first when launching – gripes or tricing pendants? And when can the boat even start moving? • Consider what might be done differently in the last few inches of hoisting into the stowed position to avoid shock loading or damage.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which device actually controls lowering on gravity davits (brake/winch vs. bitts). • Check whether gripes can stay on once the davit arms start to move, or if they must be off before movement. • Consider standard practice when the boat is nearly in the stowed position: is full power still used, or is a more controlled/manual method preferred for the final inches?