Question 1653 Deck General

The correct answer is C) stop the winch just before the survival craft reaches final stowage position. Limit switches on survival craft winch systems for OSVs (Offshore Support Vessels) are designed to stop the winch just before the survival craft reaches its final stowage position. This is to prevent the craft from impacting the stowage area and potentially causing damage. The limit switches are a safety feature to ensure a smooth, controlled landing of the survival craft. The other options are incorrect because: A) the load lift limit is monitored by other systems, not the limit switches; B) limiting the cable amount is not the primary purpose of the limit switches; and D) limiting the ascent rate is not the main function of the limit switches on the winch system.