Question 1321 Deck Safety

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The painter which is to be attached to the thwart of a lifeboat should _______________.

A be fitted at the end with an approved safety shackle

B have a long eye splice at the end, and a shackle and pin should be attached to the painter with a lanyard

C be fitted with a swivel and quick-releasing pelican hook

D have a long eye splice at the end, and a hardwood toggle should be attached to the thwart with a lanyard

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D. The painter (the line attached to the bow of a lifeboat) should have a long eye splice at the end, and a hardwood toggle should be attached to the thwart with a lanyard. This allows the painter to be quickly and easily released from the lifeboat in an emergency, which is a critical safety requirement. The other options are incorrect because: A) A safety shackle is not the preferred method for attaching the painter to the thwart. B) A shackle and pin is not the recommended attachment method. C) A swivel and quick-releasing pelican hook is not the standard configuration for a lifeboat painter.

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