Question 1297 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) the McCluny hook. The McCluny hook is a type of quick-release mechanism commonly used to secure tricing pendants on lifeboats and other maritime equipment. When the McCluny hook is released, it allows the tricing pendant to detach, enabling the equipment to be deployed quickly and safely in an emergency. This mechanism is specifically designed and regulated for use in these situations to provide a reliable and easy-to-operate release system. The other options are incorrect because a 3/4" shackle (A) is not a release mechanism, the fore and aft gripes (B) secure the lifeboat to the ship rather than the tricing pendant, and a quick release lever (D) is a more generic term that does not specifically refer to the McCluny hook design.