🔍 Key Concepts

• SOLAS and 46 CFR requirements for lifeboat releasing gear • Purpose of mechanical disengaging apparatus and how it’s operated in an emergency • Visibility and operating instructions/markings for safety‑critical controls

💭 Think About

• Think about what a crew member under stress (darkness, bad weather) would need in order to quickly and safely operate the release gear. Which options directly support that? • Ask yourself which of the choices are about information/visibility for the operator, and which are more about appearance without clear safety value. • Consider whether regulations tend to require just one specific feature, or a combination of features, for something as critical as a lifeboat release system.

✅ Before You Answer

• Check what 46 CFR says about markings and instructions at lifeboat release controls. • Verify whether there is an explicit requirement for the color of the surrounding area of the release lever. • Confirm if the rules separately mention a placard, a color requirement, or both, before deciding whether they are all required together.