Which is TRUE concerning a certified...

🔍 Key Concepts

• Responsibilities of certificated lifeboatmen / lifeboat operators under 46 CFR (manning and survival craft regulations) • What must be ready and organized before the boat is actually lowered and loaded • Who should control the descent and launching gear versus who should be in the boat guiding passengers and organization

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• Think about what the person in command of the lifeboat needs in order to account for everyone once the boat is away from the ship • Consider whether the person in command should already be in the boat supervising loading, or remain at the falls operating the brake • Ask yourself which duties could be assigned to other trained crew, and which duty is specifically tied to the person who will be in charge of the boat after launching

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• Check 46 CFR survival craft / lifeboat manning requirements for what information and equipment the lifeboat coxswain is responsible for when abandoning ship • Verify whether any regulation requires the lifeboat commander to personally operate the brake or winch, or merely to supervise the launching • Confirm which option most directly supports accountability of persons and safe organization once the lifeboat is in the water

Which is TRUE concerning a certified lifeboat operator assigned to command a lifeboat?

Must have a list of the persons assigned to the lifeboat

Must drain the hydraulic pressure before lowering the craft

They should be the first individual to board the craft

Must be the brakeperson actually lowering the boat

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