Question 186Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer
70% to passWhen lowering lifeboats as the vessel is pitching in heavy seas, a good practice is to rig frapping lines _______________.
Aon only the forward falls
Bon only the after falls
Cfore and aft with a lead of about 45° to the boat
Dfrom the falls to the tricing gear
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) fore and aft with a lead of about 45° to the boat. When lowering lifeboats in heavy seas, rigging frapping lines fore and aft with a lead of about 45 degrees to the boat helps to stabilize the lifeboat and prevent it from swinging excessively as the vessel pitches. This allows for a safer and more controlled launch. The other options, such as rigging frapping lines on only the forward or aft falls, would not provide the same level of stabilization and control needed in heavy sea conditions.
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