Quiz 3 Davits

Question 1

When using the hand crank on gravity davits, you should ALWAYS

Answer 1

Put the emergency disconnect switch to the off position

Question 2

The type of davit on which you must turn a crank in order to swing the lifeboat out over the ship’s side is a

Answer 2

Sheth-screw davit

Question 3

The most common type of davit found on merchant vessels today is the

Answer 3

Gravity

Question 4

What is the name given to the lines that are passed around the falls to hold the boat and prevent it from swinging violently?

Answer 4

Frapping lines

Question 5

Which statement is TRUE concerning lifeboat grapes?

Answer 5

They may be adjusted by a turnbuckle

Question 6

When launching a lifeboat, the tricing pendants, if equipped, should be released

Answer 6

Before the boat is lowered from the embarkation level

Question 7

When lowering a boat with gravity davits, it will be pulled into the embarkation deck by the

Answer 7

Tricing pendants

Question 8

What is the purpose of the limit switch on gravity davits

Answer 8

To cut off the power when the davits are about 12 inches or more from the track safety stops

Question 9

In Illustration DO16SA, the line indicated by number 4 is connected to the

Answer 9

McCluny (quick release) hook

Question 10

When lowering lifeboats in heavy seas, a good practice is to rig trapping lines

Answer 10

With a lead of about 45 degrees to the boat

Question 11

When lifeboat winches with grooved drums are fitted on a vessel the lead sheaves to the drums shall be located to provide fleet angles of not more than

Answer 11

8 degrees

Question 12

What specific design of lifeboat davits are newly installed on the TS Golden Bear

Answer 12

Multi-pivoting