Question 1348 Deck Safety

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How should the lifeboat sea painter be rigged?

A Secured by a toggle around the outboard side of a forward thwart
B Secured to the inboard side of a forward thwart and led inboard of the falls
C Spliced into the ring on the stem post
D Secured by a toggle to the stem post and led outboard of the falls
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) Secured to the inboard side of a forward thwart and led inboard of the falls. The sea painter should be rigged in this manner to ensure it is easily accessible and can be quickly released in an emergency. Securing it to the inboard side of a forward thwart and leading it inboard of the falls allows the sea painter to be readily available to the lifeboat crew without interfering with the launching process. This configuration is the standard requirement per Coast Guard regulations for the proper rigging of a lifeboat's sea painter. The other options are incorrect because they do not meet the regulatory requirements. Securing the sea painter to the outboard side, the stem post, or leading it outboard of the falls would make it more difficult for the crew to access and release quickly in an emergency situation.

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