Question 1367 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) at any time. An "on-load" release system on a survival craft allows the cable to be released at any time, regardless of whether there is a load on the cable or not. This type of system is designed to provide a quick and reliable way to detach the survival craft from the vessel in an emergency, without requiring the load to be removed first. The other answer choices are incorrect because they impose unnecessary restrictions on when the release system can be activated. Option A would require the release to be activated from the lowering station, which may not always be accessible. Option B would require the load to be removed first, which defeats the purpose of an "on-load" release system. Option C would only allow release when there is a load on the cable, which is not necessary for the system to function effectively.