Launching of Liferafts and Lifeboats

Question 1

When a boat turns broadside to heavy seas and winds, thus exposing the boat to the danger of capsizing, the boat has _________.

Answer 1

Broached

Question 2

Which operation should be done when launching an inflatable liferaft by hand?

Answer 2

Make sure the operating cord is secured to the vessel before throwing it over the side.

Question 3

You are underway in heavy weather and your bow is into the seas. To violent pitching, you should ______________.

Answer 3

Alter course and decrease speed

Question 4

If an inflatable liferaft is to be released manually, where should the operating cord be attached prior to throwing the raft overboard?

Answer 4

Attach the cord to a fixed object on the ship.

Question 5

The operating cord on an inflatable life raft also serves as a _________________.

Answer 5

Painter

Question 6

Your vessel is sinking rapidly. A container containing an inflatable liferaft has bobbed to the surface upon functioning of the hydrostatic release. What action should you take?

Answer 6

Take no action because the painter will cause the liferaft to inflate and open the container.

Question 7

Prior to lowering the lifeboat, the most important item to check is the…

Answer 7

Boat Plug

Question 8

When a vessel is swinging from side to side off course due to quartering seas, the vessel is ______________.

Answer 8

Yawing

Question 9

The most important thing to remember when launching an inflatable life raft by hand is to _____________.

Answer 9

Ensure that the operating cord is secured to the vessel.

Question 10

In rough weather, when a vessel is able to maneuver, it is best to launch a lifeboat __________________.

Answer 10

On the lee side