Question 1304 Deck Safety
70% to passStretchers are fitted in lifeboats to provide a _______________.
A
place for rowers to brace their feet
B
place for people to lie down
C
suitable means for water to drain below the footings
D
means for rigging the sail
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) place for rowers to brace their feet. Lifeboats are required to have stretchers installed to provide a stable surface for the rowers to brace their feet against while rowing the lifeboat. This helps the rowers generate more power and control the lifeboat effectively. The stretchers are not intended for people to lie down on, nor do they serve to drain water or rig the sail. The purpose of the stretchers is specifically to give the rowers a stable base to push against while operating the lifeboat's oars.
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