Question 1363 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) forward and outside of all obstructions. The sea painter, which is the line used to secure the lifeboat to the ship, should be led forward and outside of all obstructions on the ship. This ensures that the lifeboat can be easily and quickly launched in an emergency, without getting caught on any obstacles. Leading the sea painter forward and outside of obstructions allows for a clear and unobstructed path for the lifeboat to be lowered into the water. The other options are incorrect because: B) leading the sea painter to the foremost point on the ship may not be the best location for launching the lifeboat; C) leading the sea painter forward and inside of obstructions would create an entanglement hazard; and D) leading the sea painter up and down from the main deck would not provide the best path for launching the lifeboat.