Question 1268 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) lift the boat off the inboard chocks. A mechanical davit is designed to automatically lift the boat off the inboard chocks, allowing the boat to be lowered into the water. This is a key function of a davit system, as it facilitates the safe and efficient launching of a lifeboat or rescue boat in an emergency. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) a davit does not position the boat at the embarkation station, it lifts the boat off the chocks; B) a davit does not energize the winch, it uses the winch's mechanical power to lift the boat; and C) setting the brake on the winch is a manual operation, not an automatic function of the davit.