Question 1315 Deck Safety

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On open lifeboats, the purpose of the wire stretched between the davit heads is to _______________.

A keep the movement of the davits at the same speed
B keep the davits from slipping when they are in the stowed position
C prevent vibration during lowering of the boat
D support the manropes
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) support the manropes. The wire stretched between the davit heads on open lifeboats is used to support the manropes, which are used by the crew to control the lowering and raising of the lifeboat. The manropes need to be supported to ensure they remain taut and stable during the lifeboat launching and recovery process. This helps the crew maintain control over the lifeboat's movement. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the purpose of the wire between the davit heads. The wire is not intended to control the speed of the davits, prevent them from slipping, or reduce vibration during lowering - its primary function is to support the manropes used by the crew.

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