Question 1314 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) hold a lifeboat next to the embarkation deck while loading. The purpose of the tricing pendants is to keep the lifeboat secured to the side of the ship during the loading process, ensuring the boat remains in the proper position for passengers to safely embark. This is a critical safety function to prevent the lifeboat from drifting away from the ship during the loading and launch procedure. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the primary purpose of the tricing pendants. Options A and D relate to the control and motion of the lifeboat during lowering, while option B is about controlling the outboard swing, which is a separate function from holding the lifeboat in place for loading.