Question 1305 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) along the turn of the bilge. The grab rail of a metal lifeboat is typically located along the turn of the bilge, which is the curved area where the boat's bottom meets the sides. This position provides a secure handhold for passengers to grip when the lifeboat is in the water, helping them maintain stability and prevent falling overboard. The other options are incorrect because: A) the keel is the central structural element running along the bottom of the boat, not where the grab rail is located; C) the gunwale is the top edge of the boat's sides, too high up for an effective grab rail; and D) while grab rails may be present at the bow and stern, they are not the primary location for the main grab rail.